As part of foundation day celebrations of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences(NAAS), India, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia will be delivering the Foundation Day Lecture 2008 of the Academy at 12.30 PM on Thursday the 5th June 2008 at symposia hall of the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012. He will talk on "Rejuvenating Agriculture: The Challenges Ahead" on the occassion and Dr. Mangala Rai, President of the Academy will preside over the function. Eminent Agricultural Scientists from India and Abroad who are fellows of the Academyand the scientists across the disciplines of Agricultural and allied sciences will be attending the lecture.

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The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), is among the youngest of the Science Academies in India. The mission of the Academy is to provide views of the agricultural scientific community on all agriculture related policy issues, to encourage talent and promote excellence in Agricultural Science, making it a powerful instrument for the growth of national economy with a vibrant farm sector.