INDIA PULSES AND GRAINS ASSOCIATION

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1 INDIA PULSES AND GRAINS ASSOCIATION presents India s Platform for the Global Pulses Trade FEBRUARY 14 TH TO 16 TH, 2018 THE LEELA AMBIENCE CONVENTION HOTEL NEW DELHI 1 P a g e

2 India Pulses and Grains Association, the nodal body for the pulses and grains trade and industry in India, will host the 4 th edition of THE PULSES CONCLAVE 2018, its biennial global pulses conference. The Pulses Conclave started its journey in 2012 from Mumbai. The Mumbai Conclave was attended by around 700 delegates from India and overseas. The Conclave, held in Goa in 2014 and Jaipur in 2016 has grown from strength to strength. The 2014 Conclave had close to 1000 participants and in 2016 the number grew to over 1200 delegates. The participation of overseas delegates has grown from around 150 in the year 2012 to over 300 delegates in The Conclave, in every past edition, has attracted trade delegations from various origin countries like Canada, Australia, USA, Africa and Myanmar to name a few. Mr. Lyle Stewart, Hon ble Minister for Agriculture of Saskatchewan Province, Canada has graced the Conclave in in 2014 and 2016 leading a trade delegation of producers from the province. The Pulses Conclave 2018 will be held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in New Delhi from February 14 th to 16 th, We are expecting over 1500 delegates to attend The Pulses Conclave 2018 with trade delegations from all major pulses producing nations like Canada, USA, Australia, Myanmar, Russia, Ukraine, East Africa. Over the last two years, IPGA has received and met delegations from Brazil, Kenya, Argentina and a few other nations who have shown keen interest in producing pulses with the Indian market. We expect trade delegations from these nations to be present at the Conclave in P a g e

3 The Pulses Conclave 2018 will start with a visit to the TAJ MAHAL, one of the Eight Wonders of the World, and AGRA FORT on February 14 th. IPGA has organized comfortable air-conditioned coaches for the visit and all REGISTERED DELEGATES are welcome to participate in this tour to the two amazing historic sites. The Taj Mahal, a white marble tomb built in in Agra by Mughal emperor Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. The Taj is known as a legend of Shah Jehan s eternal love for his Queen and the romanticism and sheer majesty of the structure is unbelievably true! You will agree this is probably the best place to be along with your spouse on February 14 th, which is also celebrated as Valentine s Day. The Agra Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, Fort Rouge or Qila-i-Akbari, is the highlight of Agra city, the then capital of the Mughal Sultanate. The Agra fort was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The fort, a symbol of power, strength and resilience, can be more accurately described as a walled city and houses amazing structures like The Sheesh Mahal, The Diwan-i-Am, The Diwan-i-Khas, The Anguri Bagh, The Khas Mahal, to name a few. The coaches will leave from The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel at 7 am on February 14 th and return back by 5 pm. This will be followed by IPGA s Inaugural Networking Cocktail Dinner at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel from 8 pm onwards. 3 P a g e

4 ABOUT THE LEELA AMBIENCE CONVENTION HOTEL The Pulses Conclave 2018 will be held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel located at Maharaj Surajmal Road, Near Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi. The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, the Capital s largest Convention Centre Hotel, is within 30 to 45 minutes driving distance to Delhi's most famous places of interest. The Hotel within its own premises offers four F & B outlets like Café Knosh (All Day Dining), Dilli 32 (Indian Specialty Restaurant), Mei Kun (Pan Asian Restaurant) and Cherry Bar (Lounge and Bar). The Hotel also offers best of international therapies at Shanaya, the luxurious spa which specializes in Asian and European therapies. The spa s intricate massages and therapies include Swedish, Balinese, Thai, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy and Hydrotherapy treatments. Led by experienced masseurs, the massage is accompanied with finest nourishing extracts and ingredients. The spa also offers Head and Foot Massage as well as the Hammam treatment and the ice treatment. 4 P a g e

5 ABOUT NEW DELHI: The seventeenth century city of Shahjahanabad built for the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan is known as the Old Delhi. Delhi, the capital of India has a strong historical background and is one of the oldest cities in the world.. It was ruled by some of the most powerful emperors in Indian history. The early Mughal emperors favoured Agra as their capital, and Delhi became their permanent seat only after Shah Jahan built the walls of Old Delhi in the year While in Delhi, you have an opportunity to explore the contrasts of Old Delhi and New Delhi. The magnificent monuments, sprawling beautifully landscaped gardens bear testimony to its rich cultural and historical past. The city's importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures which has inspired great writers and poets - from Chand Bardai and Amir Khusro to present day writers to pen down the glory of this city in their music and literature. Delhi is the absolute combination of tradition and modernity. You will discover imposing ancient monuments, fascinating museums and art galleries, architectural wonders on one hand and a world class airport and metro on the other. Street Food, bustling markets, shopping mall, theatres; you name it and Delhi has it! If heritage sites interest you then places like the Qutab Minar, the Red Fort, Humayun s Tomb, Purana Qila, Jama Masjid, India Gate, the Archaeological museum are a must-see while in Delhi. For the spiritually inclined, a visit to the Bahai s house of worship known as the Lotus Temple and the Akshardham Temple will impart an experience of peace and tranquility that cannot be explained in words! If it s shopping that makes you tick, then a shopping spree at Chandni Chowk, the 300-year old market place; great bargains in clothes and accessories in the markets of Lajpat Nagar, Sarjoni Nagar, Greater Kailash, Karol Bagh, Connaught Palace and South Extension are must. A visit to Dilli Haat is a must if you re looking for handicraft souvenirs. Delhi is famous for its cuisines that have a strong historical and cultural lineage. As you travel through the meandering lanes milling with crowd, the overwhelming aroma of Indian and Mughal cuisines triggers your appetite. Here you get to savour some of the historical North West Frontier and Mughlai cuisines. The city is also famous for many other Indian and global cuisines. 5 P a g e

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