Raka Saxena

Raka Saxena is currently working as a Principal Scientist at ICAR-National Institute for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP), New Delhi, India. Her research interest lies in the areas of Agricultural Economics, Food Science, Animal Science, and Agricultural Trade. She has got research experience of more than 15 years and has published more than 50 research papers in leading journals of national and international repute. She has also published 8 policy papers/briefs/working papers and more than 20 book chapters.

Ashwani Kumar Upmanyu

Mr. A K Upmanyu started his career as a civil engineer in MPWRD in 1983. Initially, he worked on Kolar Multipurpose Project and rehabilitation works on Kaketo & Tigra Dams in Gwalior. He then worked with World bank & MPWSRP to successfully complete SWARA, SWARATeC buildings- the first with best-in-class tech & equipment. He also represented his state at Dam Safety Programme, held by US Bureau of Reclamation at Denver in 2007.