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I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group for organizing the Wellness India 2018 expo and the co- located Krishi India 2018 expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 20-22 August, 2018.

India is perhaps the only country in the world with a separate ministry of traditional medicine which reflects the government’s commitment towards development of AYUSH sector three fold over the next five years.

The Ministry of AYUSH is trying to achieve comprehensive integration of AYUSH in the health services. Through the Ministry of AYUSH, we are not only promoting developmental activities of traditional medicine at the national level but also looking at more international cooperation and collaboration opportunities at bilateral, multi lateral, regional and global levels. In this direction, declaration of 21st June as International Day of Yoga by the United Nations has generated global interest for yoga as well as cooperation opportunities for exchange of Yoga information, expertise and qualified, certified and accredited Yoga trainers. Similarly, through our collaboration agreement with the WHO we intend to develop AYUSH technical guidelines and documents for the benefit of member countries.

The Government is following a multi pronged strategy, including signing of MoUs and agreements with a large number of countries, collaborative research and academic activities and offering international scholarship in AYUSH among others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to hike the minimum support price of Kharif crops shows that the BJP government is committed to empower farmers and double their income by 2022.

May we wish you every success in the forthcoming exhibition.

Shri Shripad Yasso Naik Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSHGovernment of India

Like the multifaceted culture in our county, traditional medicines have evolved over centuries blessed with a plethora of traditional medical practices. Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. It is a science of life that takes an integrated view of the physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects of human beings, each impinging on the

others. The treatment in the Ayurveda system is holistic and individualized having two components - preventive and curative.To resolve the problem of unpredictable nature of farming, the Government launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

in early 2016.This crop insurance policy has minimum premium rates on the principal sum insured for farmers. Implemented with a

budget of Rs. 17,600 crore, this scheme will provide financial support to farmers and cover for their losses.Keeping in view the signification of traditional medicines and medical practices, the ITPO and the Exhibition India Group

is organising “Wellness India-2018 Expo” and the “Krishi India 2018 Expo” from 20th to 22nd August, 2018 in New Delhi.I hope that the Expo will deliberate and discuss all the different facets of these exciting topics and come up with

recommendations that will lead to a healthy and prosperous India.I extend my best wishes to the ITPO and Exhibitions India Group for grand success of the Expos.

Shri Suresh Prabhakar PrabhuHon’ble Minister for Commerce &Industry and Civil AviationGovernment of India

I am happy to learn that the Wellness India 2018 expo and Krishi India 2018 expo are being organized by the Exhibitions India Group in August 2018 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

It is appreciable that the Wellness India Expo will focus on the innumerable benefits of living a balanced lifestyle, wholesome and healthy diets, wellness foods etc. I hope it will offer a great platform for the global wellness industry to exchange ideas and benefits from the holistic health perspective of our knowledge systems.

I understand that Krishi India Expo is aiming to provide a unique forum for various stakeholders to contribute towards sustainable advancement of our agriculture. I hope that the Expo will be a productive platform to take innovative solutions and technologies to our farmers, the real heroes of our nation.

I also hope that the expos will help our firms and related stakeholders to benefit from the emerging opportunities in respective sectors. I convey my best wishes for the successful organization of Wellness India and Krishi India Expos.

Shri Narendra ModiHon’ble Prime MinisterGovernment of India

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Shri Gajendra Singh ShekhawatHon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers WelfareGovernment of India

I am pleased to know that India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group are jointly organising Wellness India 2018 expo and Krishi India 2018 expo in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi during 20—22nd August 2018.

During the last four years, the Government is focusing on farmers’ welfare by making farming viable. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing various schemes viz. Soil Health Card scheme, neem-coated urea, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY), National Agriculture Market Scheme (eNAM), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Kisan Credit Scheme etc. The government is aiming to reorient the agriculture sector by making it income- centric.

Nation has witnessed the Green Revolution. After the White Revolution (milk production), we came up with the Blue Revolution (fisheries), and then, the Sweet Revolution (bee keeping). It is time for an evergreen revolution by addressing the climate change issue. Our scientists have come up with

integrated farming and various models have been developed to meet the future challenges.I extend my best wishes for the grand success of the event.

Shri Uma BhartiHon’ble Minister of State for Drinking Water And SanitationGovernment of India

W ith great pleasure, I learnt that the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group are organising Wellness India 2018 Expo and Krishi India 2018 Expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 20-22 August 2018.

Equal access to essential health, clean water and sanitation services continue to be a priority for the Government of India. The Government has implemented several healthcare programmes in the past four years, focussing on the above areas. The SBM-G guidelines and the programme stresses upon positive behaviour change and community mobilisation to promote toilet usage and to make villages open defecation free. To ensure availability of clean drinking water to every household, our Ministry has launched the second project under the Swajal Yojna, a community owned drinking water programme for sustained drinking water supply.

Agriculture is the main source of rural employment for small and marginal farmers, and I extend my best wishes to all for choosing this critical subject for Krishi India 2018 Expo.

I t gives me immense pleasure to learn that India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group are organizing Wellness India 2018 expo, and the co-located Krishi India 2018 expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 20-22 August, 2018.

India’s healthcare Industry is one of the fastest growing sector with Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 22 per cent, due to growing awareness affordability and lifestyle related diseases. The country has become one of the leading destinations for capital investment in high end medical facilities, thus catering to a greater proportion of population. The Government of India, under the dynamic leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, has given special attention to affordable healthcare.

Agriculture is another vibrant sector which provides employment to around 58 per cent or the population being the largest employment provider in the country. The Government of India is committed to double the farmers income by the year 2022 and continuously striving towards it. Agriculture sector and ancillary sectors like food processing, warehousing etc. are also attracting huge capital investment.

I am hopeful that wellness India 2018 expo and Krishi India expo 2018 will be very successful events.I wish the organizers and participants a grand success.

Shri C R ChoudharyHon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public DistributionGovernment of India

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I t is my pleasure to welcome all the exhibitors, speakers, business delegates and participants to the Wellness India Expo and the co-related Krishi India 2018 Expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 20 -22 August, 2018. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group, the expos are a

celebration of India’s achievements and a reinforcement of its goals and strengths in the health and agri-sectors.The Indian medical tourism market is expected to more than double to reach $9 billion by 2020. The flow of foreign

patients in India is increasing and the major reason for this is alternative medical solutions such as Ayush, Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy which is available only in India. The nation’s medical tourism has not only seen an exponential growth but generated revenue and employment more than ever. With complete health care packages — right from travel, e-visa on arrival until accommodation and treatments — available at three-tenths rate as compared to any developed country, India has an added competitive advantage.

The Ministry of Tourism has recognised medical and wellness tourism as niche tourism products and offers various facilities to promote India as a preferred destination as well as facilitate the visit of medical tourists to the country. The Ministry offers financial support as marketing development assistance for publicity and for organising wellness and medical tourism promotion shows as well as workshops/events/seminars to accredited medical and wellness tourism service providers and chambers of commerce, etc. It has been decided to set up facilitation counters at the major airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru for tourists arriving on medical visa.

I wish the expos great success.

Shri Alphons Kannanthanam Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for TourismGovernment of India


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How did Krishi India expo and Wellness India expo come about? What is the connection between agriculture and health?Agriculture and health and wellness are two of the most essential industries in the world, and both are linked in dynamic and complex ways. Agricultural production can contribute to good health among farmers as well as consumers. Since poverty in our country is largely rural, with small-scale farmers comprising a very significant proportion of the poor, eradicating poverty is integrally linked to boosting food production and rural incomes. When a farmer’s income grows, he invests in an improved diet, better sanitation and healthcare, etc.

The expos will strive to create a future for agriculture to enhance the health of our citizens. Organic farming plays an important role to maintain and restore natural nutrients to enhance soil health and the ecosystem, while eliminating the enormous health hazards faced by farmers, their families, communities and consumers.

Therefore, it is critical for these sectors to work more closely together to develop pioneering solutions and

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contribute to the central goal of eradicating poverty and achieving food security for all. And this is why, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Exhibitions India Group, decided to hold both expos together.

Are there any particular models that can be game changers?One model that I find interesting is the public-private partnership model which can be a game changer for the agri and healthcare sectors. PPPs can transform the sectors at multiple levels. For instance, our farmers are constantly threatened by extreme situations such as flood and droughts that spell disaster for their produce. PPPs that help the agri sector deal with adverse weather, and allow farmers to minimise risk through insurance, can turn around fortunes of the rural community.

Cooperatives, too, play an important role in enabling small producers access economies of scale in procurement and marketing. When 100 small farmers form a group, they can raise the funds for joint procurement of farm inputs like seeds and fertilisers. This makes it more affordable and increases agricultural output. Farmers’ incomes

also increase as they are able to access better markets than they would if they worked individually. Cooperatives pay for the quick transportation of farm produce, which is not easy for individual small-scale producers.

What are your expectations from the expos?We expect the expos to support sustainable agriculture, empower small farmers, promote gender equality, end rural poverty, ensure healthy lifestyles, promote traditional Indian systems of medicines and other related issues. The expos will help one find answers to persistent farming and health challenges, and equip participants with adaptable skills to change their traditional mindset.

Also, it is our belief that such events will attract much needed investments and technical know-how to the agri and healthcare sectors. We are confident that many new relationships will arise from the networking interactions amongst participants.

What are the key themes of the conference sessions?The seminar sessions provide our attendees with the widest range of topics imaginable. Themes include Bringing Wellness to You; Farming and Agriculture: An Overall Perspective; AYUSH for New India: Vision and Strategy; Yoga for Wellness; Horticultural Production Systems; Crop Varieties: Save and Grow; Marketing Innovations and Technologies in Agriculture; Organic Food; Vegan is the Future; Nutrition for a Healthy Living; etc.

The seminar sessions at Krishi India are expected to identify various crucial issues concerning agriculture and farmers’ welfare and finding practicable solutions. The main aim of these sessions will be to build a consensus around appropriate recommendations that will help in shaping and sharpening the vision of the Government on doubling farmers’ income by 2022.

Participants will include policy makers, industry leaders farmers, farmers’ associations, scientists, economists, academics, trade industry, professional associations, NGOs, and so on.

The seminar sessions in Wellness India expo, incorporating Organic India, Health India and Biotech India, will focus on traditional Indian systems of medicines for accessible and affordable healthcare. It will facilitate promotion and help boost exports of AYUSH products, and showcase latest research and developments in alternative medicine systems of India.

The sessions will also emphasise on health start ups and newbies that are shaping the future of healthcare.

How has the response been so far?We have had a good response, which can be seen within the industry leaders, and within the incredibly diverse range of 100+ exhibitors confirmed for the event. The expos have received support from the Ministry of AYUSH, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, PETA India and many more.

Wellness India expo made a name in its first year itself, with a record number of visitors what do you expect from the launch edition of Krishi India expo? Well, I don’t think anybody can predict what numbers we get through the doors, especially in our first year. However, the response has been outstanding. We have had a substantial number of registrations and with our incredibly strong line-up of features to boot, we are convinced that this show will stand out from the rest.

Finally, it’s about time India got an exhibition focused around small-scale farmers, and we have taken particular pride in making sure the spirit of the show is truly sustainable.

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T he Honorable Prime Minister’s vision for ‘New India’ endeavoring to empower youth,

women and poor is indeed laudable. The ‘New India’ also needs to be a ‘Healthy India’ where its own traditional systems can play a significant role. Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, Homoeopathy collectively covered under the Ministry of AYUSH, represent a pluralistic and integrative scheme of health services. AYUSH can play an important role in realizing the dream of ‘New India’ by providing quality healthcare and medical care for its citizens. At present we are witnessing a highly receptive environment where the value of AYUSH systems in healthcare is widely recognized. Many reforms in administration, research strategies, nature of practice and education are already underway at the Ministry of AYUSH.

The Ministry of AYUSH was formed on 9th November 2014 to ensure the optimal development and propagation of AYUSH systems of health care. Earlier it was known as

system of medicine. Early this year, the government

in its Union Budget increased the outlay to the Ministry of Ayush by over 13 per cent to Rs. 1,626.37 crore. This will enable modernising the research, strengthen regulatory provisions and increase the number of Ayush health facilities in the country among others.

Further, The Union Ministry of Ayush has mandated that all its state regulatory departments should be equipped with adequate number of technical officers including drug inspectors and drug controllers commensurate with the number of manufacturing plants in the state. The appointment of one drug inspector (DI) per 30 manufacturing unit and other drugs control officers could be considered on the basis of the regulatory workload and area of jurisdiction.

The move is to improve effective enforcement as per the legal provisions for the Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs with qualified inspectorate personnel.

The state licensing authority, drug inspectors and the government analyst for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy medicines should be appointed and notified in accordance with the ASU qualifications prescribed in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 1945. The non-technical officers can be appointed as licensing authority for ASU&H drugs under the state and union territories administration.

the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H) which was created in March 1995 and renamed as Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in November 2003, with focused attention for development of Education and Research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.The objective of the Ministry of AYUSH is• Toupgradetheeducational

standards of Indian Systems of Medicines and Homoeopathy colleges in the country.

• Tostrengthenexistingresearchinstitutions and to ensure a time-bound research programme on identified diseases for which these systems have an effective treatment.

• Todrawupschemesforpromotion, cultivation and regeneration of medicinal plants used in these systems.

• ToevolvePharmacopoeialstandards for Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy drugs.

Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH has proposed to upgrade the education quality and facilities in the field of Ayurveda by inviting technological expertise from Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi.

Further, Ministry of Ayush is set to strengthen the drug quality and medical treatment practices.

The Union Ministry of Ayush is working to give a boost to the authentication of drugs and medical treatment practices under the Indian

AYUSH: Ensuring Optimal Utilization of Traditional Systems of Healthcare




Gujarat Tourism: The Changing Face of Wellness Tourism

I n today’s age, the importance of wellness cannot be undermined. Because, wellness is more than being

free from illness – it has to do with the overall balance of your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and the way you live your everyday life. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to living a higher quality of life. Increasingly, wellness has assumed global significance, with Wellness Tourism being identified as one of the fastest growing and lucrative travel segments.

Research has found that the health-focused tourists are spending 130 per cent more than regular travellers. Wellness tourism accounts for nearly 1 in every 6 tourist dollar spent worldwide (Global Wellness Institute, October 2016). This trend is expected to grow further with wellness tourism outpacing the overall tourism growth that is forecasted at 9 percent over the next two years by 50 per cent.

India has been a popular travel destination for tourists seeking serenity and spiritual growth. In recent years, wellness travel to India has increased exponentially and tourists are flocking the country for life-changing trips to visit wellness retreats and spiritual sites. Significantly, as more people embrace overall healthier lifestyles at home, we now see them being integrated into their travel and vacation habits. Spa experiences, healthy eating, opportunities for personal growth, yoga and meditation, fitness, stress reduction and holistic health are among the experiences sought by wellness travellers.

Gujarat – New Wellness HubThe vibrant state of Gujarat is tourism’s exemplar, with its intrinsic tourist assets, such as great geographical and cultural diversity, rich heritage and sumptuous cuisine. Concurring with today’s preferred global destination choice – that of wellness travel, Gujarat too, has an agenda. Gujarat Tourism has set up a number of wellness retreats and spas across the state in order to accommodate the growing demand for holistic health-based travels, spa

experiences, healthy eating, yoga and meditation, fitness, stress reduction and holistic health, which are among the experiences sought by wellness travellers and people are enthusiastic about experiencing traditional Indian wellness practices.

Gujarat has several NABH approved Wellness Centres, serving both

domestic and foreign tourists. Our tourist inbound growth is robust and growing by more than 15% YoY, and we see tremendous opportunity in tapping this segment for job creation and economic growth.We are working on Wellness Tourism guidelines to encourage investment in this segment from the private sector

Drivers of Wellness Tourism in GujaratStatistics reveal that with a 17.7% growth in leisure tourism year-on-year, coupled with the government’s push to promote Wellness Tourism, Gujarat is best positioned to be the next wellness hub of India. Success in this realm has been realised due to several factors.

Gujarat has understood the crucial role of a supportive tourism policy in enhancing tourism activity by the enforcement of sustainable tourism policies and practices.

Availability of Ayurvedic ProductsGujarat is a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, with 20% Ayurvedic manufacturing units spread over four clusters – Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Ankleshwar and Bharuch & Vapi/ Valsad. At least 25-30 companies, including small and mid-sized pharmaceutical firms, have either started making such products or are in the process of developing them.

Medicinal HerbsGujarat has 1315 recorded species of medicinal value. These include 754 herb species, 248 tree species, 165 shrubs and 148 climbers; 1016 plant species are wild, while 299 species are under cultivation or plantation.


‘T he Energy & Resources Institute’ also known as ‘TERI’ has its head office

situated at ‘India Habitat Center’. The Organization was started by Mr. Darbari Seth, the builder of ‘Tata Chemicals Limited’ with a vision of ‘Creating Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable future’.

TERI is an independent, multi-dimensional organization, with capabilities in research, policy, consultancy and implementation. They are innovators and agents of change in the energy, environment, climate change and sustainability space, having pioneered conversations and action in these areas for over four decades.

Through advanced research, education, societal engagement, small farmer entrepreneurship, and transfer of finished products and technologies to industries and stakeholders for wider reach, the Sustainable Agriculture Division of TERI has a vision to identify and develop new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.

The Division’s initiatives include achieving sustainability in agricultural practices; mitigate environment-related problems, such as toxic chemicals and wastes; innovate solutions for cleaner and greener energy; safe natural products to ensure human health; and policy research and cross-cutting research that bridges all areas (water, energy, soil, and alternative farming systems).

To counter above stated problems and provide livelihood through small farmer entrepreneurship program, TERI has established The TERI-Deakin Nano Biotechnology Centre (TDNBC) at Gual Pahadi (Haryana) and TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement (TRISHA) at SUPI (Nainital) centre respectively.

At TDNBC, mass production of bio fertiliser ‘Mycorrhiza’ is carried out and at TRISHA which was established with the kind support of the Government of Uttarakhand in 2003 in Supi village near Mukteshwar in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, TERI’s Livelihood Initiative programme is being carried out.

MycorrhizaIt can reduce the country’s dependence on chemical soil nutrients and help increase crop productivity.

Mycorrhiza is being effectively used in agriculture, forestry and horticulture globally. Mycorrhiza helps the roots to tap soil nutrients, which are otherwise beyond their reach. Mycorrhiza is the only known fungal system categorized

as a biofertiliser. Its application is limited in India because of constraints related to mass production. TERI has solved the problem by developing mass inoculum production technology for mycorrhizal fungi.

TERI technology offers mass production of viable, healthy, genetically pure and high quality fungal propagules without any pathogenic contamination. The production technology developed by TERI, claimed to be the first in the world, is based on in-vitro root organ culture

TERI’s innovative technology helps to restore and sustain the soil’s living ecosystem, while enhancing the yield and quality of crops.• Increaseyieldandqualityofcrops

by almost 30%• ReductioninuseofChemical

Fertilizers such as N, P, K by 50% and total replacement of trace elements

• Applicationarenotdependentonseason

• ApplicableinallcropsexcludingBrassica and sugar beat

• EndtoEndprocesswithpossibilityof enhancement capacity

• AbilitytoProduceatcommercialscale

• Highlyconcentratedproductwithminimal transportation cost

• Readyandsuitableforseedcoatingor treatment

• WiderangeofformulationspossibilitiesFollowing are the formulations:

• Powder• Liquid• Granules

TERI Supi SugandhTRISHA, situated at a height of 7100 feet above sea level is an endeavor to create a platform in the high terrains of India that can be used as means for

capacity building, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for sustainable development of the area and the marginal farmers of Uttarakhand.

The farmers, being marginal, are too dependent on rainfall to make their ends meet. Also, their crop basket has a limited range. With a sense of social responsibility for improving the economic conditions, it was decided to add diversity to their crops so that they can get better returns from their meagre land and water resources. Taking support from various government and international agencies we started helping the farmers, especially women, to grow culinary herbs, spices, aromatic plants. In addition, promotion of certain traditional crops forgotten by the local population due to low yields and revenue was also undertaken by creating awareness about their nutritional attributes and developing value added products from them. Fruit processing was also planned to increase returns from the fruit orchards of these farmers. This entire exercise was supported by utilising organic compost to enhance crop productivity as well as soil health. Water management and storage solutions were also provided to the farmers to increase their water use efficiency. In all these aspects, capacities and skills of farmers were enhanced by organizing training programmes and interactions involving experts. All these efforts gradually started bearing fruit and the farmers began to reap benefits such as:• Increasedincomesdistributed

round the year• Reducingdamagebywildanimals

such as wild boars, etc.• Enhancingskillsetsandpromoting

micro entrepreneurship• Minimisingdependenceonrainfall

and changing weather patterns• Creatingmarketaccessattheir

doorstepTRISHA aims to help and work

for improving the socio-economic conditions of these farmers. It helps them in the development of the area by bringing agriculture biotechnologies successfully from lab to land. Thus taking the farmers’ group along, it produces a range of products under the brand name - SUPI SUGANDH.

TERI: Creating Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future



S andhya Hot Spring Health care is situated in the middle of the Himalayas. It is about 90 minutes’

drive from hill Queen Shimla, on the Bank of lake Satluj. Away from the hustle bustle of the city, Sandhya Hot Spring Health care is the perfect getaway where one can unwind their mind and soul. It is a unique place where you can relax. They unite the concept of health and holiday for a complete rejuvenation.

Hot Spring- Health Care is the first and only healthcare in India applying the therapeutic values of natural hot Sulphur spring for a holistic treatment associated with Ayurveda and Naturopathy. A hot spring is a spring produced by the emergence of geothermal heated groundwater that rises from the Earth’s crust. There are geothermal hot springs in many locations all over the crust of the earth.

For the purification lovers they offer a complete Panchkarma and all the treatments based on the ancient medicine of AYURVEDA and NATUROPATY, under the supervision of a team of well

Sandhya Hot Spring Health Care: Wellness in the lap of Himalayas

experienced doctors and therapists.With luxurious rooms and private

balconies, Sandhya Hot Spring Health care offers a cyber café, table tennis, badminton, chess, tambola,

trampoline and bonfire facilities to their guests. The games are a major attraction for the kids. Sandhya Hot Spring Health care leaves no stone unturned to comfort their

guests. The Wi-Fi service, laundry service, 24 hours security and tea lounge make it the magical luxury it is. People from the cities nearby can easily drive down as they offer an under group parking service also. The Organic India Restaurant at Sandhya Hot Spring Health care satisfies the taste buds and ensure you a healthy meal. You can enjoy water activities around such as rafting, speed boating, pedal boating, or walking around in the village and near the lake.

One can also request for the outdoor activities like white water river rafting 6 km & 12 km track, full day rafting with packed lunch, mountain biking, trekking & camping, fishing, horse riding, cricket and volleyball games. They offer activities for people of all ages. It is the perfect place to be for a bookworm as they have a vast array of books from all genres.

Sandhya Hot Spring Health Care provides the best hospitality service and Ayurveda Naturopathy & Yoga since 2010. They have 20 elegantly designed rooms. The perfect luxury and services provide best value for money to the customer.




F isheries is one of the fast growing sectors generating income and employment. Th e sector contributing 0.6

percent to State GDP in 2015-16 plays an important role in the overall socio-economic development of fi shermen families. Telangana state is ranked 3rd in terms of inland fi shery resources aft er Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and 7th in terms of fi sh production.

VisionTelangana Government aims at increasing fi sh production and productivity by providing backward and forward linkages, enhancing livelihoods of fi shers, achieving self-suffi ciency in production of fi sh seed,

ensuring availability of fi sh to the consumers at an aff ordable price and in hygienic condition by improving the marketing infrastructure, and implementing welfare programs.

MissionState government proposes to utilize the excellent water resources available by seeding the reservoirs, tanks and ponds every year regularly by government free of cost.

Water resources Th e State has vast and diverse resources in the form of tanks/ponds (both seasonal and perennial), reservoirs, rivers and canals. Th ere are 24189 water bodies with 5.72 lakh ha. water spread

Fisheries Department: Government of Telangana

area. In addition to the above irrigation sources, there are 474 aquaculture ponds covering 781 ha. and 4818 km long canals and rivers.

Fishermen population:Th ere are 3.70 lakh active fi shermen out of total fi sher community population of 27.14 lakhs in the state. Th ere are 6, 16, 577 rural households and rural population is 21, 98,799. Th ere are 4318 fi shermen societies with 305807 members spread over the entire state covering Primary Fishermen Coop. Societies, Fisherwomen Coop. Societies, Marketing Societies and District Societies.

Fish and prawn production:During the year 2017-18 fi sh and prawn production of 2.70 lakh tons was achieved. Th e target proposed for 2018-19 is 3.43 lakh tons and by June, 2018, the fi sh and production of 1.68 lakh tons has been achieved.

Fish seed production Th ere are 29 fi sh seed farms functioning in the state. Out of which 6 farms are fi sh seed production and rearing farms having hatcheries for spawn production and others are fi sh

seed rearing farms. Th ere are 11 fi sh seed production and rearing farms in private sector in the State.

Implementation of Schemes:In addition to State Sector Schemes, the department is implementing the schemes sanctioned under CSS and Integrated Fisheries Development Scheme (IFDS). All components of the scheme have been launched with a fi nancial outlay of INR 1000 crores. Th e sections are being issued for individual benefi t schemes: mobile fi sh retail outlets (899 units), vending units with mopeds (60,242 units), vending unit with luggage autos (3,107 units), portable fi sh vending kiosks (19,192 units), hygienic fi sh transport vehicles (135 units), insulated trucks (60 units) and benefi ciary societies/group of members have applied to establish feed mills (15 units) and ice plant (56 units) as part of IFDS.

Bio+ Water: Revolutionized your life with medical water

BIOTECH INDUSTRIES have been involved with water treatment and healthcare since the past 10 years. We believe that it has become necessary

for an individual to be aware about this due to today’s fast & changing lifestyle. One becomes aware of his health by knowing what they eat and the water they drink. We are working on water and trying to make qualitative water as much as possible. We try to do this by making products that match international standards as well as making them available at top quality to our valuable customers at the best price.

We produce anti-oxidant alkaline products. We use Bio-Ceramic technology to a great extent to manufacture these products. Products manufactured by using such technology, not just added alkaline but also added essential minerals to the water. Th us the water becomes 100% Mineralised. We excel in alkaline products. Bio+ anti-oxidant, alkaline & anti-bacterial products adds essential minerals which are generally removed by the R.O. plant during the

purifi cation process. Th ey also help to decrease the oxidation in the water, which lead to anti-oxidant eff ect known as anti-aging.

Further, it increases the pH and alkalinity of water. In the present era, there has been a drastic change in eating habits and life styles of people. Now a days, the consumption of acidic foods such as cold drinks, fast food, tea and coff ee has increased to a great extent. Bio+ products give alkaline water which helps to neutralize the acidic impurities. Th is system helps to customize the pH/alkalinity and concentration of minerals in the water as per the needs of consumer. Th e special products we manufacture include - Hydrogen Water Purifi er, IonGen Water Purifi er, BioRays Ion Spray, BIO+ Cooking Stone, Bio+ Joss Jug, Ecosoft Washing Ball, Titanic Disk, Rio Alkaline Jar Filter, Bio+ Spring Jug, Bio+ Crystal Jug, Bio+ Power Jug, Bio+ Care Water Bottle, Bio+ Absolute Water Bottle, BIO+ Pure Water Bottle, Bio+ Boost up bottle, Bio+ Hydratonic Water Bottle and the Bio+ Ion Energy Water Bottle.

Exhibitions India GroupDAILY news 2018DAY 1: 20 August 2018 (Monday)

0945-1100 hrs Opening Ceremony : Conference Room A

Introduction: Mr. Prem Behl, Chairman, Exhibitions India Group, India

Seated on the Dias: Shri L C Goyal, IAS (Retd.), CMD, India Trade Promotion Organisation, India

International Address by: Mr. Yasuro Koizumi, Executive Vice President, CFO & CIO, FiNC, Japan

Address by: Mr. Cherian Thomas, National Director, World Vision India

Inaugural Addresses by: Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Government of India

Shri Shripad Yasso Naik, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH, Government of India

Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) for Tourism, Government of India

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India

Shri C. R. Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Government of India

Shri Talasani Srinivas Yadav, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Govt. of Telangana

Vote of Thanks and Ribbon Cutting: Mr. Prem Behl, Chairman, Exhibitions India Group, India

1100-1130 hrs Networking Tea break

1130-1300 hrs Inaugural Conference Session: Bringing Wellness to you

Chair: Shri Sanjay Nath Singh, Secretary General, All India Farmer Association, India

Keynote Speaker: Chef Mrs. Pankaj Bhadouria, MasterChef India Winner and TV show host, India

Speakers: • Mr.NitinPuri, Senior President, Yes Bank, India• Dr.NandiniKumar,Advisor WholeLeaves Pvt. Ltd. and Former DDG, ICMR, India• Mr.VikramUpadhyaya, Founder, GHV Accelerator, India• DrRachnaKhannaSingh, HOD - Holistic Medicine & Psychology, Artemis Hospital,

Gurgaon, Director, The Mind & Wellness Clinic, New Delhi, Director - Ngo Swapan, India• Dr.ShivaniKhetan,Energy Healer, India

1300-1400 hrs Lunch

1400-1530hrs AYUSHforNewIndia:VisionandStrategy

Discussion Points:• AYUSHimpactacrosshealthcaresystem• AYUSHindustry,treatmentapproach&services• Economicgrowthpotential• Strengthandweaknesses• Capacitybuilding

Moderator: Dr. Rajesh K Singh, National Vice President, Indian Naturopathy and Yoga Graduates Medical Association, India

Keynote Address:ShriVaidyaDevendraTriguna, President, All India Ayurvedic Congress, India

Speakers:• Dr. D.C. Katoch, Adviser (Ay.), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India• Dr. KS Sethi, Adviser (Homeopathy), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India• Dr. JLN Sastry, Head-Healthcare Research, Dabur India Ltd., India• Mr. Sanjay Warke, Founder, Vishuddhii, India


1545-1715 hrs Yoga for Wellness

Discussion Points:• YogaforWellness:Recenttrends,opportunitiesandchallenges• Yogaindailylife:Perfectdisciplineforwellness• Yogaasanalternativehealthcarepractice• InternationalDayofYoga:WorldfollowingIndia• Yoga:BrightfutureforHumanExcellence

Chair and Keynote Address: Dr. Ramesh Bijlani, Indian writer, Inspirational speaker, medical scientist and retired Professor of Physiology specialized in physiology, nutrition, and yoga, India

Special address: Dr. Ishwar Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, India

Speakers: • Dr.RabindraMohanAcharya,Deputy Director for Administration, Delhi Branch,

S.VYASA Yoga University, India• Ms.IraTrivedi, Best-selling Author and Yoga Acharya, India• Dr.M.K.Taneja, Director, Indian Institute of Ear Diseases and CEO, Taneja -Group

of Hospitals, India • Mr.SachinSharma, Scientist, Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar, India

Conference Room B

1400-1500 hrs Farming and Agriculture: An overall perspective

Discussion Points:• Current status of policies for farmers• Vision:Doublingoffarmersincome• Issues and challenges in the sector• Integrated farming system • Schemes for promotion of medicinal and aromatic plants

Chair: Shri Sandip Kumar Sultania, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Govt. of Telangana

Keynote Address: Dr. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India

Special Address: • Dr.AlkaBhargava,Joint Secretary (NRM), Department of Agriculture Cooperation

& Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India• Ms.PadmapriyaBalakrishnan, Dy. CEO, National Medicinal Plants Board, IndiaSpeakers:• Dr.AshokDalwai, Chief Executive Officer, NRAA, India• Dr.J.P.Sharma, Joint Director (Research and Extension), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, India• Dr.V.K.Singh, Head-Agronomy, IARI, India


1510-1610hrs HorticulturalProductionSystems

Discussion Points:• Newparadigminhorticultureproductionsystem• Protectedcultivationofhighvaluefruits,vegetableandflowercrops• Micro-irrigationsystems• Harvestingmedicinalplants

Chair: Dr. A.K. Singh, Deputy Director General (Horticultural Science), Division of Horticultural Science, ICAR, India

Speakers:• Dr.P.Manivel,Director, ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Research (ICAR-DMAPR), India• Dr.SRajan, Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow, India• Dr.BalrajSingh, Vice Chancellor, Agricultural University Jodhpur, India• Dr.ManSingh, Project Director, Water Technology Centre, IARI, New Delhi, India

1610-1710hrs CropVarieties:SaveandGrow

Discussion Points:• Crop based technologies• Next generation crops• Crop improvement & immunity• Soil management• Straw management, etc.

Chair: Dr. S.S. Tomar, Additional Commissioner – Crops, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India

Speakers:• DrB.S.Dwivedi, Head, Principal Scientist, IARI, India• Dr.J.C.Majumdar,Scientific Officer, Crop Care Federation of India, India• Dr.IndraManiMishra, Head Agri. Engg. Div., IARI, New Delhi, India• Dr.ShivaDharMisra, Agronomy, Principal Scientist, Div. of Agronomy, IARI, New

Delhi, India• Dr.VilasATonapi, Director, Indian Institute of Millets Research, India




DAY 1: 21 August 2018 (Tuesday)

DAY 3: 22 August 2018 (Wednesday)

Conference Room A

1000-1130 hrs Workshop by FitMeIN

1130-1145 hrs Networking Tea Break

1145-1315 hrs Yoga Workshop by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

1315-1400 hrs Lunch Break

1400-1515 hrs Workshop by Dr. Shivani Khetan: Elucidating Tarot as a Healing Modality

1515-1530 hrs Networking Tea Break

1530-1545 hrs Workshop by Crop Care Federation of India: Safe and Judicious use of agrochemicals by farmers on major crops

Conference Room B

1000-1100hrs ProcessingandValueAddition of Farm Produces

Discussion Points:• Post-harvestmanagement:Challengesandopportunities• Government system for post-harvest management• Valueaddition:ExperienceofSafal• Value addition in millets• Experience sharing by global agrisystems• Commodities vs products

Chair: Dr. JP Mishra, Adviser (Agri), Niti Aayog, India

Speakers:• Mr.GokulPatnaik, Chairman, Global Agri Systems Pvt.

Ltd., India• Dr. B. Dayakar Rao, Principal Scientist, ICAR-Indian

Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), CEO, Nutrihub India

• Mr. Pradipta Kumar Sahoo, Business Head, SAFAL, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd., India

• Dr Shruti Sethi, Sr. Scientist, PHT, IARI, New Delhi, India• Dr. Ankur Ojha, Assistant Professor, NIFTEM, India• Mr.NirmalReddy,General Manager (Commodity Trading),

ITC Ltd, India

Farmer Perspective:• Mr.RajKumarBhatia, General Secretary, Chamber of the Azadpur Fruit and Vegetable Traders Association, India

1100-1115 hrs Networking Tea Break1115-1215 hrs Farmers Producer Organisation:

Discussion Points:• Concept of FPO’s and their role and benefits• Community based approaches in agriculture • Women based organisation-SHG Kshitiz• Experience sharing by ISAP

Chair: Shri Sumanta Chaudhuri, IAS, Managing Director, SFAC, India

Keynote Address: Shri Krishan Bir Chaudhary, President, Bharat Krishak Samaj, India

Speakers: • Mr.SudarshanSuryawanshi, CEO, ISAP India • Dr.RajivSiwach,General Manager, National Bank for

Agriculture and Rural Development , India• Mr.AbrahamDanielD,Technical Manager – Agriculture

and Food Security, World Vision India, India• Mr.PramelGupta,CEO, Vrutti, India• Mr.NirmalReddy,General Manager (Commodity Trading),

ITC Ltd, India• Ms.DeepaSrivastava, Chief Director, NCDC, India• Ms.PoojaSharma, Head-SHG Kshitiz, Chandu Village,

Gurugram, India1215-1315 hrs Livestock and Fisheries Management for Income EnhancementDiscussion Points:• Livestock for return of farm income • Fodder and feed development• Dairy as potential business model

Chair:Dr.H.Rahman, Regional Representative of South Asia, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), India

Keynote Address: Dr. O. P. Chaudhary, Joint Secretary (NLM), Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Govt. of India

Speakers:• Dr.B.K.Das, ARS, Director, ICAR - Central Inland

Fisheries Research Institute, India• Dr.M.C.Sharma, Former Director, Indian Veterinary

Research Institute, India• Dr.BasudevSunani,Deputy Commissioner, Department

of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India

• Dr.BhushanTyagi, Assistant Commissioner (RGM), Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Govt. of India


1400-1515 hrs Marketing Innovations and Infusion of Technologies in Agriculture

Discussion Points:• Roleofiotinagriculture• Geospatialtechnologyinagriculture• Realtimedata• Energyefficientpumpssetswithsmartcontrolpanels

Chair: Prof. M. Moni, Chief Advisor (IT), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India

Special Address: Shri Prasanta Kumar Swain, Joint Secretary (Marketing and AMA), Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, India

Speakers:• Mr.KrishnanDharmarajan, Executive Director, Centre for

Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI), India• MsNoraGalway,Agriculture Counsellor, Australian High

Commission, India• Mr.VinayKumar, Regional Director, Asia, Digital Green,

India• Dr.RanjnaNagpal,Deputy Director General, NIC, India• Mr.RajneeshRana, General Manager, Energy Efficiency

Services (EESL), India

1515-1530 hrs Networking Tea break1530-1645 hrs Towards Climate Resilient AgricultureDiscussion Points:• Climatechangeandindianagriculture• Climateresilienttechnologiesi.e.dronetechnology,remote

sensing, etc.• Villagelevelinterventionstowardsclimateresilient

agriculture• Adaptiontoclimatevulnerability

Chair: Dr. Kirit Parikh, Chairman, Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe), India

Keynote Speaker: Dr. C.S. Murthy, Scientist ‘G’ & Head, Agricultural Sciences and Applications; National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO/DOS, Govt. of India

Speakers:• Dr.J.R.Bhatt, Advisor (Climate Change), Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India

• DrS.Bhaskar,Assistant Director General (AAF & CC), ICAR, India

• Dr.R.N.Padaria,Principal Scientist, Div of Agri Extension, IARI, New Delhi, India

Conference Room A

1000-1130hrs NutritionforaHealthyLiving

Discussion Points:• The fit and food connection• Trends of nutrition to provide a better health• Role of nutrition in diseases prevention• Diets:HowtochooseandImpactonhumanbrain• Opportunities in Nutraceuticals and Fortified Products

Moderator: Ms. Ishi Khosla, Founder, Whole Foods, India

Speakers: • DrDeepaliBhardwaj, Founder Director, Centre for Skin

and Hair Clinics Pvt. Ltd., India• Dr.SaarthakBakshi,CEO, International Fertility Centre,

India• Mr.HarishChand, Regional Technical Specialist-Child

Health & Nutrition, World Vision India, India• Dr.SriramanDamodaran, Chief Scientific Officer,

Astroglia Pharma Pvt. Ltd., India• Dr.ShyamaNagarajan,Managing Director, WholeLeaves

Pvt. Ltd., India• Ms.PreetiRao,Founder and CEO, Weljii, India


1145-1315hrs VeganistheFuture:

Moderator & Theme Address: Mr. Nikunj Sharma, Associate Director of Policy, PETA, India

Keynote Address: Ms. Poonam Sharma, Nutritionist, Sharan, India

Speakers:• Ms.ErikaAbrams, Co-founder, Animal Aid Unlimited,

India• Mr.TarunJain,Co-Founder, Sain Almond Milk, India• Ms.LakshmiVenkataraman, Campaign Manager,

Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO), India


Conference Room B

1000-1130 hrs Growth of Organic Farming and Food in India

Discussion Points:• Shift from organic farming to sustainable agriculture• Legal and regulatory issues• Food laws• Third party certification system• Pgs certification system• Does small farmers go big with organic farming• Safety and quality of food• Training and market access for organic farmers

Chair: Dr. Anoop Bose, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India, India

Keynote Address:Dr.VandanaShiva, Environmental Activist, Author and Founder, Navdanya, India

Speakers:• Dr.A.K.Yadav, Advisor, APEDA, India• Dr.HanishKumarSinha, Head – Research &

Development, National Bulk Handling Corporation Private Ltd., India

Farmer Experience: • Mr.BharatBhushanTyagi, Organic Farming, India• Mr.O.P.Dabas, PGS Farmer, India


1145-1315 hrs Organic Food:

Discussion Points:• Organic vs non-organic• The benefits of organic food• Organic food vs locally-grown food• Affordability and availability

Chair: Dr. A.K. Yadav, Advisor, APEDA, India

Speakers: • Mr. Pankaj Aggarwal, Managing Director, Just Organik,

India• Mr. N. Balasubramanian, CEO, Sresta Natural Bio

Products, India• Mr. C.S. Jadhav, Co-Founder, Inner Being, India• Mr. Krishan Guptaa, Managing Director, Organic

Wellness, India• Mr. Mukesh Gupta, Director Operations, Morarka Organic

Foods Ltd., India• Ms. A. Divya Reddy, Founder, Klimom Wellness &

Farms, India


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