NSAI - about-us

OUR VISION

The vision of NSAI is to create “A dynamic, innovative, internationally competitive, research based industry producing high performance, high quality seeds and planting materials which benefit farmers and significantly contribute to the sustainable growth of Indian Agriculture”. The Association is also working towards the responsible use of biotechnology for modernizing Indian agriculture and enhancing the livelihood of Indian farmers. Increasing the general awareness about crop biotechnology amongst the many stakeholders, technology upgradation and engaging in a continuous dialogue with regulators for the establishment of a transparent, fair and equitable regulatory system, are some of the other activities of NSAI.

OUR MISSION

The mission of NSAI is to encourage investment in the state of the art R & D to bring to the Indian farmer superior genetics and technologies, which are high performance and adopted to a wide range of agro-climatic zones. It actively contributes to seed industry policy development, with the concerned government, to ensure that the policies and regulation create an enabling environment, including public acceptance, so that the industry is globally competitive.

-> To create a policy environment for the seed industry
-> To create better interaction & provide business opportunities among our stakeholders
-> To hold meetings and interactions between the public & private sector to discuss common issues
-> To facilitate Public Private Partnership
-> Scientific Seminars & Interactive Meetings across the globe
-> Communication & Knowledge Dissemination through Seed Magazine, News mailers, Seed Handbook and other publications
-> Policy Advocacy by engaging with Government and scientific entities in enabling the favorable policy environment and furthering the stakeholder’s interest
    * Brain Storming Sessions/ Roundtables/ Conferences & Seminars
-> Works towards globalizing the seed industry, harmonization of regulatory environment, promoting export of seed and investment in seed industry
-> Promoting international collaborations with stakeholders and industries
-> Knowledge and skill enhancement of Human resources through:
    * Capacity building & training
    * Internship
    * Exposure to the industry visits & on job training
    * Training & Capacity building of agri-entrepreneurship
    * Training & Capacity building of Government Officials
    * Study Tours
-> Collaborative trainings with various institutes, organizations & universities