AGENDA

Formation of Organizing Committee for “India Organic-2008”

Date: 12 April 2007

Venue: Committee Room-II, IIC

1. Official formation of the
         1. Organizing Committee
         2. Discussion on sub committees for trade fair components

2. The trade fair format and components
         1. Trade fair and B2B meets- 4 days
         2. International Seminar series- 2-3 days
         3. Workshop for farmers
         4. Exclusive Workshops/ sessions on focused/key issues
         5. Organic food festival
         6. Cultural events

3. Discuss the options of date and venue for “India Organic-2008”.
         1. Venue in New Delhi
         2. Date options in Nov-Dec 2008
         3. Formal announcement of the date and venue.

4. Discussion on activities towards preparation of the fair.
         1. Schedule and date of activities
         2. Curtain raisers (with Organic food festivals) in major cities.
         3. Press Conference

5. Discussion on budget of India Organic-2008

6. Support for the fair and Fund raising: Govt support (Co-organizers & Sponsors)

a) Ministry of Agriculture
b) Ministry of Commerce
c) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
d) Ministry of Rural Development, Tribal Affairs etc.
e) State Govts.
f)  Other Govt agencies (e.g. NHM, NHB, etc.)

7. Support for the fair from Non-Govt/Private sector:

                                i.  Sponsors (Gold & Silver categories)
                               ii.  Co-organizer (?)
                              iii.  Exhibition space (stall booking)

 8. Any other point emerging from the discussion.