We were honored to host an insightful convening jointly organized by Transform Rural India (TRI) and Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED), focusing on advancing the Potato Value Chain Development in Uttar Pradesh. The event brought together experts and stakeholders committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the potato sector.

Special thanks to our distinguished speakers for their invaluable insights:

Ms. Rajya Shree Singh, Digital Development Expert, Government of Uttar Pradesh – for sharing her expertise on leveraging digital tools for crop monitoring and improving production assessments.

Mr. Kaushal Kishore Neeraj, Deputy Director – Potato, Department of Horticulture & Food Processing, Government of Uttar Pradesh – for emphasizing the importance of seed quality and the need for public-private collaboration to advance cold storage infrastructure.

Dr. R.K. Singh, Head & Principal Scientist, ICAR-Indian Council of Agricultural Research (CPRI) – for highlighting climate-resilient potato varieties like Kufri Surya and Kufri Chip Sona, and innovative techniques such as aeroponics to improve seed quality.

Mr. Hemant Gaur, Managing Director, SIDDHIVINAYAK AGRI PROCESSING PVT LTD (SV AGRI) – for discussing the evolving landscape of potato processing and the critical role of private sector participation in meeting industry demands.

Together, we are working towards transforming the potato value chain in Uttar Pradesh and beyond, ensuring that sustainable agricultural practices and technological innovations drive the future of this vital sector.