Sustainable Transformation in Agriculture and Nutrition Summit (SUSTAiN) 2027 is a new flagship initiative launched by the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) in collaboration with the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS). It serves as a national platform to bring together researchers, policymakers, startups, and industry leaders to accelerate crop improvement. The program fosters dialogue and partnerships around climate-resilient agriculture, advanced pest management, and improved nutrition.
The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS, GKVK) Bengaluru, ICAR–National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR) Bengaluru, ICAR–Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR) Hyderabad and M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Chennai have joined as knowledge partners for this edition of the summit.
The event will include keynote talks from thought leaders, expert panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and poster sessions highlighting cutting-edge research and real-world applications. With participation from academia, government, agribusiness, and civil society, the conference offers a unique space for diverse stakeholders to engage, collaborate, and shape the future of sustainable agriculture in India.
Themes at SUSTAiN-2027
– Climate Resilient Agriculture (Stress Management in Crops)
– Disease and Pest Management (Innovative and Practical Approaches)
– Sustainable Nutrition Security (Increasing Nutrition in Plate)
– From Science to Society (Policy and Partnership)
Dates: 21 – 22 January 2027
Venue: BLiSC Campus, Bengaluru
For queries regarding registration, contact – sustain2027@tigs.res.in
