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NRLDM 2023

In Hybrid Mode

National Conference On Rural Development And Millet 2023

Jointly organised by

20th & 21st January 2023

Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

About the Event

Millet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd, India’s First AgriTech Startup committed to Millet Grains and Millet Value added Products is organising this two day event along with M/S Liyan Agro Foods Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

This Conference cum Expo aims to focus on different collaborative activities by bringing all stakeholders under single platform to encourage Rural Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development by integrating with various Rural Livelihood Mission activities, and mainstreaming millet based livelihood strategies and value chain development in convergence with other programmes and promoting millet based local food systems and agriculture-nutrition linkages through other Panchayat Development Plans.

With an aim to promote Millet Based livelihood amplified by rural development activities, two days Conference and Expo is being organised at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on 20th and 21st of January 2023.

This event will be a congregation of producers’ organisations, nongovernmental organisations, local administrations, industries, associations, businesses, technicians, local communities, and other partners with joint concern and  interest in rural development. 

NRLDM 2023

In Hybrid Mode

National Conference On Rural Development And Millet 2023

20th & 21st January 2023

Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

Jointly organised by

About the Event

Millet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd, India’s First AgriTech Startup committed to Millet Grains and Millet Value added Products is organising this two day event along with M/S Liyan Agro Foods Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.

This Conference cum Expo aims to focus on different collaborative activities by bringing all stakeholders under single platform to encourage Rural Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development by integrating with various Rural Livelihood Mission activities, and mainstreaming millet based livelihood strategies and value chain development in convergence with other programmes and promoting millet based local food systems and agriculture-nutrition linkages through other Panchayat Development Plans.

With an aim to promote Millet Based livelihood amplified by rural development activities, two days Conference and Expo is being organised at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on 20th and 21st of January 2023.

This event will be a congregation of producers’ organisations, nongovernmental organisations, local administrations, industries, associations, businesses, technicians, local communities, and other partners with joint concern and  interest in rural development. 

Event Schedule

Our event schedule is designed to ensure that everyone has a great time. Every minute introduces a new concept and a different point of view. We hope you‘ll be able to join us!!

9:30 am - 10:45 am Talkatora Indoor Stadium

Inaugural Session

09:30 AM - Registration of Delegates
10:15 AM - Receiving Chief Guests
10:30 AM - Lighting of Lamp
10:35 AM - Ms. Pallavi Upadhyay - Master of Ceremony [Guests of Honor - H.E. Dr. Manoj Nardeosingh; Mr. Rajkumar Sharma]
10:45 AM - Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar - Welcome Address

Mr. Rajkumar Sharma
H.E. Dr. Manoj Nardeosingh
Ms. Pallavi Upadhyay
Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Talkatora Indoor Stadium

Plenary Sessions

11:00 AM - Major General (Dr) T M MHAISALE - Rural development in National Building
11:15 AM - Mr. Rajesh Kumar - Role Industries in Rural Livelihood
11:30 AM - Tea Break
11:45 AM - Mr. Shankaran Ramamoorthy - Role of Logistics in Rural Livelihood Development
12:00 PM - Mr. A M Parial - Need of Skill Development in Rural Development
12:15 PM - Dr. Manoj Nardeosingh - Keynote Address
12:30 PM - Inauguration of Expo
12:55 PM - Mr. Satyanarayanan Raman - Vote of Thanks
01:00 PM - Lunch Break

H.E. Dr. Manoj Nardeosingh
Mr. Satyanarayanan Raman
Mr. A M Parial
Mr. Shankaran Ramamoorthy
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Major General (Dr) T M MHAISALE
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Talkatora Indoor Stadium

Afternoon Session

02:30 PM - Ms. Pallavi Upadhyay - Welcome Address
02:40 PM - Mr. I S A K Nazar - Chief Guest Address
03:00 PM - Panel Discussion - New Business Opportunities of Rural Cloud Kitchens [Panelists - Mr. I.S A.K.Nazar; Ms. Meera Raghavendra]
04:00 PM - Tea Break
04:15 PM - Panel Discussion - Role of Organic Farming in Rural Livelihood [Panelists - Dr. Subash Dalvi; Mr. Vasu Govindan]
05:30 PM - Vote of thanks

Ms. Meera Raghavendra
Dr. Subhash Dalvi
Mr. Vasu Govindan
Mr. I.S A.K.Nazar
Ms. Pallavi Upadhyay
10:30 am - 1:00 pm Talkatora Indoor Stadium

Morning Session

10:30 AM - Mr. Sathyanarayanan Raman - Welcome Address
10:40 AM - Mr. Dushyant Tyagi - Chief Guest Address
10:45 AM - Panel Discussion - Establishing Strong Retail Network in Rural Area [Panelists - Mr. Uvais Ul Karan]
11;30 AM - Tea Break
11:45 AM - Panel Discussion [Panelists - Dr. Prasad Pasam]
12:45 PM - Mr. Shankaran Ramamurthy - Vote of thanks
01:00 PM - Lunch Break

Mr. Uvais Ul Karan
Dr. Prasad Pasam
Mr. Dushyant K Tyagi
Mr. Satyanarayanan Raman
Mr. Shankaran Ramamoorthy
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Talkatora Indoor Stadium

Afternoon Session

02:30 PM - Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar - Welcome Address
02:40 PM - Prof. Moni Madasamy - Chief Guest Address
03:00 PM - Panel Discussion - Importance of Digitization in Rural Livelihood Development [Panelists - Mr. Benjamin Raja; Mr. Vasu Govindan]
04:00 PM - Tea Break
04:15 PM - Award Distribution
05:30 PM - Chief Guest Address
06:00 PM - Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar - Vote of Thanks

Prof. Moni Madaswamy
Mr. Benjamin Raja
Mr. Vasu Govindan
Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar

Meet the Speakers

Our bench of speakers includes some well-established and successful people who are known to be ruling the industry for years. Join the conference and take a step closer to being an expert.

H.E. Dr. Manoj Nardeosingh

Secretary General, African – Asian Rural Development Organization
(AARDO)

Mr. Satyanarayanan Raman

COO, Milliet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd

Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar

CEO, Milliet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd

Mr. R Shankaran

CMO, Milliet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd

Mr. Tarun Baja

Director at APEDA

Dr. Sudhanshu

Secretary at APED

Mr. Rajkumar Sharma

President AICRA

Mr. Ashok Dalwa

DFI Committee

Mr. Dushyant K Tyagi

CEO, Farmgate Technologies Pvt Ltd

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh

Bayer

Mr. A M Parial

Former Vice Chairman, CHiPS

Dr. Subhash Dalvi

Pioneer of ” Dalvi Pattern – Smart Compost System and Organic Farming; OSD, (Swachh Bharat Mission Mumbai) BMC

Mr. Benjamin Raja

Founder & CEO, Farmagain

Dr. Prasad Pasam

Founder and MD, SATCO

Mr. MG Ajaz Ahamed

MD and CEO, Brand Armaani Biryani, Chennai

Mr. PKD Nambiar

Political Analyst, Marketing & Branding Specialist

Mr. I.S A.K.Nazar

Founder, Brand Manna
Advisor – Mentor – Investor

Prof. Moni Madaswamy

Former Director General NIC

Ms. Sharmila Oswal

Managing Director, One Organic

Mr. Uvais Ul Karan

MD and CEO , 3N Health Foods Private Limited

About the Organisers

Agricultural production is stalling Globally and the current farming model , especially for Millets, may be unsustainable but there is potential to make a radical improvement.

India Startup 360, With a clear vision, to put person with an intractable problem in contact with people that might have solutions, joined hands with Millet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd who primarily help all parties frame their challenges in a way that the others can appreciate. With a clear vision, we at Millet Mart Ventures try to put the person with an intractable problem in contact with people that might have solutions. The key is to help all parties frame their challenges in a way that the others can appreciate.

As a facilitator, we support FPOs, Processing Units, Manufacturers of Value added Products to enhance their Credibility with our Four Point Success Mantra to reach Global Market in a phased manner without increasing the Working Cost.

Organising Committee

The Committee is responsible for planning and executing the event, and they work tirelessly to ensure that everything runs smoothly. They do everything they can to make sure that it is a success.

Mr. K Muthu Swamy

Chairman, KMS Kalai Ulagam Trust & Member, Railway Bord Northern Region Govt of India

Mr. M Tarun Swamy

Chairman, Liyan Agro Food Pvt Ltd

Mr. Satyanarayanan Raman

COO, Milliet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd

Mr. Parthasarathy Iyengar

CEO, Milliet Mart Ventures Pvt Ltd

Ms. Pallavi Upadhyay

Founder, Millets for Health

Awards Presentation

Lifetime Achievement Award for National Rural Livelihood Development. We are proud to present this award to those people who are truly an inspiration to us all. Their work has inspired and motivated many in the rural sector.

Dr P Sekhar (Posthumously)

Chairman, Global Smart City Foundation

Prof. Moni Madaswamy

Former Director General NIC

Ms. Sharmila Oswal

Managing Director, One Organic

Ms. Meera Raghavendra

Founder, WINS

Our Partners

Our event partners are a vital part of our team, helping us to deliver a great experience for all our attendees. We are proud to partner with some of the most reputable organizations.

Buy Sponsorship

Sponsorship of our event will provide excellent exposure for your company. As a sponsor, your company’s logo will be prominently displayed on all event materials, and you will be recognized during the event itself.

MAIN SPONSORS

15 LAKHS
  • Logo on Backdrop, stage and standee
  • Logo on Invitation
  • 6 complimentary stalls
  • 1 Delegate on stage at inaugural session
  • Cover page of digital industry handbook

CO-SPONSORS I

10 LAKHS
  • Logo on Backdrop, stage and standee
  • Logo on Invitation
  • 4 complimentary stalls
  • 1 Delegate on stage at inaugural session
  • Back page of digital industry handbook

CO-SPONSOR II

5 LAKHS
  • Logo on Backdrop, stage and standee
  • Logo on invitation
  • 2 complimentary stalls
  • 1 Delegate on stage at any plenary session
  • Back front page of digital industry handbook

INDUSTRY PARTNER

2 LAKHS
  • Logo on Backdrop, stage and standee
  • Logo on standee
  • 2 complimentary stalls
  • 1 Delegate on stage at any plenary session
  • Full page ad on digital industry handbook