Parag Gadre appointed advisor to India Pulses and Grains Association

The Indian Grains and Grains Association (IPGA) has appointed Parag Jadri as an advisor to the trade body’s board of directors. The trade body said in a statement that Parag, with his extensive experience as an entrepreneur in the corporate sector and thought leader in the agricultural value chain, brings key subject matter expertise that will be critical to the IPGA.

Parag has previously worked with companies like Godrej Group, Tata Group, Parle Agro, Ruchi Soya Industries and in his most recent stint as CEO of ETG Group in India.

Throughout his tenure, he has worked closely with government and institutions such as ASSOCHAM, FICCI, NAFED, MMTC, PFNDAI, NIN, ICMR, ICCIDD, CFTRI and PM-AASHA Programme. He was also a member of the managing committee of representative bodies in ISMA (Salt Manufacturers Association of India), PFNDAI (Protein and Food Development Association of India), WQA (Water Quality Association), and up to date with IPGA. “We welcome Parag on board and look forward to his participation and meaningful contributions in taking the IPGA to new heights,” Bimal Kothari, President of the IPGA, said in a statement.