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Indian Potato Association (IPA)

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The Indian Potato Association (IPA), located in Shimla, was founded in 1974 with the objectives to advance the cause of potato research and development.

The Headquarters of IPA is located at Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla (HP)

The year 1999 was a milestone in the history of Association when it organized a Global Conference on Potato at New Delhi to celebrate its 25 Year jointly with Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla that also completed its 50th year.

To commemorate the “International Year of the Potato” in 2008, Indian Association organized the Global Potato Conference in New Delhi.

In 2020 the Indian Potato Commission is involved with the organisation of The activities of the Indian Potato Association include:
 
  • Publishes a scientific journal, Potato Journal to promote exchange of scientific information amongst the members.
  • Publishes books on potato for dissemination of new information and technology.
  • Organizes both national and international conferences, seminars/symposia, panel discussion, Farmers’ Melas etc. from time to time.
  • Confer awards and honours on eminent potato workers, growers, etc.

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Dutch suppliers of the potato (processing) sector explore opportunities in India at the Global Potato Conclave
January 28, 2020

Dutch suppliers of the potato (processing) sector explore opportunities in India at the Global Potato Conclave

Dutch potato processing companies are exploring opportunities to further develop the sector amid increased consumption for higher-end potato products. These dutch companies are here to take part in Global Potato Conclave.
India's Prime minister Narendra Modi to address the Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
January 27, 2020

India's Prime minister Narendra Modi to address the Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat

India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced today that he will be addressing the 3rd Global Potato Conclave at Gandhinagar, Gujarat through remote video conferencing tomorrow i.e 28th of January 2020.