Telangana state Invites for International Seed Conference

Highlights:

• Telangana is invited to a virtually held International seed Conference by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
• The International Seed Conference takes place over two days. It will take place in Rome on November 4 and 5, 2021.
• The conference is being held to examine the seed industry's progress.
• Dr. Keshavulu, the Managing Director of Seed Corporation, will speak at the conference on the topic of "Quality Seed Production System: A Success Story of India: Telangana as a Seed Hub."

• FAO is a United Nations specialized agency. It works to end hunger and increase nutrition and food security.
• It was established in October of 1945. 
• The FAO has 197 member countries.
• The company's headquarters are in Rome, Italy. 
• In addition, the organization has regional and field offices all around the world. 
• It has a global presence in 130 countries.
• FAO assists governments and development organizations in coordinating their efforts to improve and develop fisheries, agriculture, forestry, and land and water resources.
• It also collects statistics on agricultural output, productivity, and development, as well as conducting research and providing technical help to projects.
• The FAO is administered by a biennial conference that includes representatives from each member country as well as the European Union (EU).
• A 49-member executive council is elected by the EU. 
• The Director-General is the FAO's chief administrative officer.