SARD Knowledge Spotlight - Transformative Approaches to Rural Maharashtra's Agriculture: Addressing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
26 October 2023

This SARD Knowledge Spotlight event showcased synergies between the Maharashtra Rural High Voltage Distribution System Program (HVDS) and the Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MAGNET) Project to ensure reliable and good quality power supply, boost crop yields, conserve water, reduce farmers' costs, and raise incomes while cutting down on carbon emissions.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Introductory Remarks Jazira Asanova, ADB
Opening Remarks Kenichi Yokoyama, ADB
Setting the Scene Len George, ADB
Setting the Scene Masahiro Nishimura
Panel Discussion Amol Yadav, MAGNET Project
Panel Discussion Mio Oka, ADB
Panel Discussion Parasad Reshme, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co.
Panel Discussion Aakashchandra Gourthakur, Aakash Agri Solutions Private Ltd.
Closing Remarks Hoe Yun Jeong, ADB

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Jazira Asanova

ADB Organizer/s

  • South Asia Department

Topics

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Energy