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- The Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram, organized a two-day Symposium-cum-Workshop "BIOPSF 2026: NextGen Bio-Inputs – Bio-based Pesticides, Stimulants and Fertilizers"
- The event was held at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi
- The symposium was part of the 36th Foundation Day celebrations of IPFT
- IPFT is an autonomous institution under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- The event brought together policymakers, scientists, industry representatives, regulators, academicians, entrepreneurs, start-ups, students and researchers
- The theme was "Smart and Sustainable Strategies for Crop Protection, Nutrition and Soil Health"
- The scientific programme included 23 invited lectures and 80 oral and poster presentations
- Presentation areas covered: microbial bio-inputs, nano-biopesticides, RNA-based technologies, formulation engineering, biostimulants, safety assessment and regulatory frameworks
- Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged between IPFT and several leading organizations for cooperation in research, innovation, technology development and capacity building
- Dignitaries released the BIOPSF 2026 Abstract Book and unveiled the Hindi publication "Krishi Rasayan Digdarshika"
- The ASTRA Delhi-NCR Chapter was launched during the inaugural session
- The event concluded on June 2, 2026 with a valedictory session and presentation of awards for best oral and poster presentations
Relevance: Relevant - Contains specific data about agricultural research symposium, participant numbers, presentation counts, and institutional collaborations in the bio-inputs sector.