Join us for a rare opportunity to have an intimate conversation with Shri Sompal Shastri, a distinguished Indian politician, former Union Minister and a renowned intellectual with decades of experience at the intersection of agriculture, economic policy, water resources, and global governance.

As a former Member of Indian Parliament, Union Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, and Member of India’s Planning Commission, Shri Shastri brings a uniquely global yet grounded perspective on the challenges facing democracies, the climate crisis, food and water, and the evolving role of India in the world.

This will be an open-ended and dynamic session, covering themes such as:

•⁠ ⁠Agriculture & agroforestry

•⁠ ⁠Global macroeconomy

•⁠ ⁠Indian politics & the rise of the far right

•⁠ ⁠Water & climate resilience

The event will include:

•⁠ ⁠Introductory address by Rajarshi Sahai on the significance of Shri Sompal Sashtri in Indian and Global politics and Agri-Economics thought leadership

•⁠ ⁠Q&A session moderated by Stephany Breytenbach

Sign up to join the conversation, take part in a thought-provoking exchange, and stay for post-event drinks nearby 18:30–21:00!

Please make sure to sign up quickly as we can only allocate spaces on first come first serve basis.

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