TERI to Host International Conference on “Agri-Inputs for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate” (AISAC-2025)

08 November 2025, New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will host the International Conference on “Agri-Inputs for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate” (AISAC-2025) from November 12–14, 2025, at TERI Gram, Gwal Pahari, Gurugram.

Organized by TERI’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP), this three-day international conference will convene leading scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on innovative nano and biological agri-inputs that can enhance the resilience and sustainability of global agriculture.

AISAC-2025 will serve as a global platform to explore how nano- and bio-based agri-input products can address critical challenges related to soil health, nutrient efficiency, and climate resilience. The deliberations will help chart pathways for responsible product development, improved regulatory mechanisms, and sustainable agricultural transformation.

The conference will be inaugurated by Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa ji, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Food & Supplies, Environment, Forest & Wild Life, Government of Delhi. His participation underscores the importance of agricultural innovations in achieving national as well as global goals for food security and environmental sustainability.

The event features an exceptional lineup of speakers—global experts in agricultural research and regulation—along with panel discussions, stakeholder consultations, young researcher presentations, and hands-on workshops. The conference will culminate with the release of a White Paper outlining actionable strategies for research, product development, and updates to the existing regulatory frameworks under the Fertiliser (Control) Order (FCO) and the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC).

“AISAC-2025 offers a timely platform to align scientific innovation with sustainability imperatives in agriculture. Through collaboration among researchers, industries, and policymakers, we aim to enable farmers and associated industries to accelerate the transition to eco-efficient agri-inputs that support both productivity and environmental health,” said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.

“The conference highlights the growing importance of integrating nano and biological solutions as a minimalistic and efficient approach. Such products can play a pivotal role in achieving food security under changing climatic conditions while significantly reducing the environmental footprint of agricultural activities, which are otherwise substantial and increasingly exceeding sustainable limits,” added Dr Pushplata Singh, Director, Centre for Nano Research and Agricultural Biotechnology, TERI.

Key Highlights

Day 1 – Nano for Agri 2025

The inaugural day will feature addresses by dignitaries from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, alongside leaders from fertiliser industry and senior TERI representatives. Discussions will focus on the latest research and regulatory perspectives on nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture, including:

• New Frontiers of Research on Nano-Agrochemicals for Sustainable Agriculture — keynote talks by Prof. Melanie Kah (University of Auckland), Dr Marta Andrea Alfaro (AgResearch, New Zealand), Dr. Amit Rastogi (Coromandel International Ltd.), Dr Tarunendu Singh (IFFCO), and Dr Nicolas Tsesmetzis (Shell Global).
• Panel Discussion: Products and Regulation in Advancing Nanotechnology for Crop Protection, chaired by Mr. Ashish K. Srivastava (Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.), with authorities from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, National Test House, multiple fertilizer industries and TERI.
• Session on Integrated Dissemination of Sustainable Agriculture Technologies, aimed at extending outreach to farmers, features distinguished speakers from ICAR and leading fertiliser companies.

Day 2 – Biological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture

The second day will spotlight innovations in biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biopesticides, focusing on microbial consortia, bio-based inputs, and enabling policy frameworks.

Key sessions include:

• Research and Policy Gaps in Nano for Agriculture – Dr Jason C. White, Director, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (USA).
• Sustainability and Environment – Prof. Matthew Clarke, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Deakin University, Australia.
• Microbial Consortia and Their Role in Soil Health and Plant Growth – Dr Mahaveer P. Sharma (ICAR), Prof. Shilpi Sharma (IIT Delhi), and Dr Prasun Ray (Bayer, USA).
• Biostimulants from Natural Sources: Mechanisms and Applications – Dr Radha Prasanna (IARI), Prof. Balasubramanian Paramasivan (NIT Rourkela), and Dr Sawan Kumar (Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd.).
• Green Bioeconomy – Dr Rajasekaran Samykan, CEO, Algaven Phyto-Biotech Innovation Pvt. Ltd.
• Panel Discussions on advancing research, policy, and commercialization pathways for biofertilizers and biopesticides, chaired by Dr Gagnesh Sharma (National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming) and Dr Poonam Jasrotia (Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, ICAR).

Day 3 – Workshop and Training

Day 3 is planned to strengthen capacity in the country for quality control of Nanofertilizers and Mycorrhiza biofertilizers among young researchers, industry and testing labs. The workshop will feature practical, hands-on sessions on quality assessment and integration of next-generation agri-inputs:

• Quality Assessment of Mycorrhizal Biofertilizers – Dr Leena Johny and Dr Mandira Kochar (TERI).
• Quality Assessment of Nanofertilizers as per FCO Specifications – Dr Pushplata Singh, Dr Palash Kumar Manna, Dr Natasha Yadav, and Dr Sunaina Kaul (TERI).
• Demonstration on Plant Tissue Culture Technology and its integration with biofertilizers and nanofertilizers – Dr Sanjay Saxena and Dr Shyam Sundar Sharma (TERI).

Venue: TERI Gram – A Living Lab for Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture

Located in Gwal Pahari, Gurugram, TERI Gram is a model campus for sustainable living and research excellence. Spread across 104 acres, it showcases green technologies, renewable energy systems, and eco-efficient designs—providing an ideal setting for deliberations on climate-smart agriculture.

Event Details:
When: November 12–14, 2025
Where: TERI Gram, Gwal Pahari, Gurugram, Haryana
Conference details: https://teriin.org/AISAC2025/

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