The 2nd Agricultural Deputies Meeting of the Agricultural Working Group (AWG) is underway in Chandigarh from 29th to 31st March 2023. The event has seen participation from delegates of 19 member countries, 10 invited countries, and 10 international organizations. Today, on March 30, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash, addressed the delegates and expressed confidence in developing a consensus for the growth of the agriculture sector.<br />'' <br />''Minister Som Parkash highlighted the importance of fruitful discussions on the Draft Communique. 'The discussions in the meeting will steer towards developing consensus on the way forward for growth of Agriculture sector, and I am confident that we will achieve it. We need to work together in the spirit of 'One Earth, One Family, and One Future' to tackle the challenges of the global agriculture scenario and ensure the sustainable growth of the sector', he said.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The member countries at the 2nd ADM will focus on drafting the Communiqué, addressing four thematic areas, namely food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture with a climate smart approach, inclusive agricultural value chains and food systems, and digitalization for agricultural transformation.</span><br />