SUMMIT SPEAKERS

Meet Our Expert Speakers

Learn from leading voices in rural livelihoods, sustainable farming, and agricultural renewal at the Maharashtra Rural Livelihood Summit 2026 in Pune.

Keynote Speakers

Visionary leaders shaping the future of agriculture in Maharashtra

DR

Dr. Rajesh Patil

Agricultural Scientist

Director, Maharashtra Agricultural Research Institute

Expert in climate-resilient crop varieties and sustainable farming practices with 25+ years of experience.

SM

Smt. Meera Deshmukh

FPO Leader

CEO, Vidarbha Farmers Producer Company

Pioneer in building successful farmer collectives and market linkages for smallholder farmers.

PR

Prof. Anil Kulkarni

Rural Development Expert

Head, Centre for Rural Studies, Pune University

Leading researcher on rural livelihoods, social protection, and agricultural policy.

Session Speakers

Practitioners and experts leading thematic sessions

SK

Shri Kiran Jadhav

Organic Farming Expert

Natural Farming Advocate

PS

Dr. Priya Sharma

Water Management

Irrigation Specialist

VM

Shri Vijay More

Market Linkages

Agribusiness Consultant

SN

Smt. Sunita Naik

Women in Agriculture

Gender & Livelihoods

AG

Dr. Ashok Gaikwad

Soil Health

Soil Scientist

RB

Shri Rahul Bhosale

Climate Adaptation

Climate Researcher

MP

Dr. Madhuri Pawar

Agri-Tech Innovation

Technology Expert

DK

Shri Deepak Kamble

Financial Inclusion

Rural Finance Expert

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