{"id":29,"date":"2025-09-20T13:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-04-15T04:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:20:00","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29\" class=\"elementor elementor-29\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f6c3f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5f6c3f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5a15f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8e5a15f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <style>\r\n        .marquee-container {\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            background: white;\r\n            border-radius: 15px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n            padding: 15px;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .marquee {\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            animation: scroll-left 30s linear infinite;\r\n            white-space: nowrap;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .marquee:hover {\r\n            animation-play-state: paused;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .organizer-heading {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b35 0%, #ff9558 100%);\r\n            color: white;\r\n            font-weight: bold;\r\n            padding: 5px 15px;\r\n            border-radius: 20px;\r\n            margin-right: 15px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);\r\n            display: inline-block;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .coorganizer-heading {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b35 0%, #ff9558 100%);\r\n            color: white;\r\n            font-weight: bold;\r\n            padding: 5px 15px;\r\n            border-radius: 20px;\r\n            margin-right: 15px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);\r\n            display: inline-block;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .logo {\r\n            border-radius: 20px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);\r\n            transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n            margin-right: 50px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .logo:hover {\r\n            transform: scale(1.05);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .separator {\r\n            color: #ff6b35;\r\n            font-weight: bold;\r\n            margin: 0 30px;\r\n            font-size: 24px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        @keyframes scroll-left {\r\n            0% {\r\n                transform: translateX(100%);\r\n            }\r\n            100% {\r\n                transform: translateX(-100%);\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n            .marquee-container {\r\n                padding: 10px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .organizer-heading, .coorganizer-heading {\r\n                font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n                padding: 4px 12px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .logo {\r\n                width: 80px !important;\r\n                height: 50px !important;\r\n                margin-right: 30px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .separator {\r\n                margin: 0 15px;\r\n                font-size: 18px;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n    <div class=\"marquee-container\">\r\n        <marquee scrollamount=\"10\" onMouseOver=\"this.stop()\" onMouseOut=\"this.start()\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n            <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n                <span class=\"organizer-heading\">Organizers<\/span>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/currenthorticulture.com\/shrd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/icarlogo-e1693044401909.png\" width=\"70\" height=\"60\" class=\"logo\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cropped-logo.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"40\" class=\"logo\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CGIAR.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"60\" class=\"logo\">\r\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ppvfra-logo.png\" width=\"60\" height=\"20\" class=\"logo\">\r\n                \r\n                <span class=\"separator\">|<\/span>\r\n                \r\n                <span class=\"coorganizer-heading\">Co-Organizers<\/span>\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CIMMYT1.png\" width=\"230\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BISA1.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"40\" alt=\"Logo 2\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 3\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CIAT.png\" width=\"130\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ICARDA.png\" width=\"130\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n                                     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CIFOR-ICRAF-logo-scaled.jpg\" width=\"130\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n                              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Short-Logo-Green-GEI-scaled.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bks-new-logo-3.png\" width=\"130\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/logo.png\" width=\"90\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IFPRI_Logo_Horizontal.png\" width=\"90\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IWMI_Logo.jpg\" width=\"90\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/marquee>\r\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9219e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9219e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c20cd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1c20cd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"marquee-container\">\r\n        <marquee scrollamount=\"10\" onMouseOver=\"this.stop()\" onMouseOut=\"this.start()\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n            <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"coorganizer-heading\">Platinum Sponsors<\/span>\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rasi-Seeds.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Corteva_logo-scaled.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mahyco-grow.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t                <span class=\"separator\">|<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"coorganizer-heading\">Diamond Sponsors<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-removebg-preview.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nsa.png\" width=\"120\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 4\">\r\n      \r\n                <span class=\"separator\">|<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"coorganizer-heading\">Silver Sponsors<\/span>\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SeedWorks-International-logo-scaled.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Crystal-Patch-RGB-scaled.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Savannah.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Logo 1\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n        <\/marquee>\r\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda6300 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fda6300\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-155dbfa elementor--h-position-center elementor--v-position-middle elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"155dbfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-f1f9365 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-8eb36bd swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-e2b8b62 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-08faccb swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-63b2d8f swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-64646ea swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4d703ca swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c81400d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-4397ded swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-371945d swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bafda20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bafda20\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e9624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"44e9624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"announcement-container\">\r\n    \r\n    <!-- NEW Delhi Declaration Section (Same Theme as Books) -->\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-showcase-row\">\r\n        \r\n        <!-- English Version -->\r\n        <div class=\"pdf-showcase-item declaration-pdf\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-cover-container declaration-cover\">\r\n                <!-- Text Based Cover Design -->\r\n                <div class=\"cover-placeholder-text\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-scroll\"><\/i>\r\n                    <h4>DELHI<br>DECLARATION<\/h4>\r\n                    <span class=\"lang-version\">English Version<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"pdf-overlay\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\r\n                    <span>View PDF<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-info\">\r\n                <h3>Delhi Declaration (English)<\/h3>\r\n                <p>A commitment to the future of women in agri-food systems<\/p>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delhi-Declaration-English.pdf\" class=\"pdf-download-btn declaration-btn\">View PDF <i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Hindi Version -->\r\n        <div class=\"pdf-showcase-item declaration-pdf\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-cover-container declaration-cover\">\r\n                <!-- Text Based Cover Design -->\r\n                <div class=\"cover-placeholder-text\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-scroll\"><\/i>\r\n                    <h4>\u0926\u093f\u0932\u094d\u0932\u0940<br>\u0918\u094b\u0937\u0923\u093e<\/h4>\r\n                    <span class=\"lang-version\">Hindi Version<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"pdf-overlay\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\r\n                    <span>View PDF<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-info\">\r\n                <h3>Delhi Declaration (Hindi)<\/h3>\r\n                <p>\u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f-\u0916\u093e\u0926\u094d\u092f \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0932\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092e\u0939\u093f\u0932\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u092d\u0935\u093f\u0937\u094d\u092f \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u090f\u0915 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093f\u092c\u0926\u094d\u0927\u0924\u093e<\/p>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delhi-Declaration-Hindi-.pdf\" class=\"pdf-download-btn declaration-btn\">View PDF <i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <!-- End Delhi Declaration Section -->\r\n\r\n    <!-- Existing Top Row: PDF Downloads with Cover Images -->\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-showcase-row\">\r\n        <!-- Abstract PDF -->\r\n        <div class=\"pdf-showcase-item abstract-pdf\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-cover-container\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Abstract_GCWAS-2026_Inner-1_page-0001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract Book Cover\" class=\"pdf-cover-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"pdf-overlay\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\r\n                    <span>View PDF<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-info\">\r\n                <h3>Book of Abstract<\/h3>\r\n                <p>Complete collection of abstracts from GCWAS 2026<\/p>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Abstract_GCWAS-2026_Inner.pdf\" class=\"pdf-download-btn\">Download PDF <i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Souvenir PDF -->\r\n        <div class=\"pdf-showcase-item souvenir-pdf\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-cover-container\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Souvenir_GCWAS__2026-1_page-0001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Souvenir Cover\" class=\"pdf-cover-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"pdf-overlay\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\r\n                    <span>View PDF<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-info\">\r\n                <h3>Souvenir 2026<\/h3>\r\n                <p>Conference souvenir with all event details and highlights<\/p>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Souvenir_GCWAS__2026_compressed.pdf\" class=\"pdf-download-btn\">Download PDF <i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Case Studies PDF -->\r\n        <div class=\"pdf-showcase-item case-studies-pdf\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-cover-container\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Success-Stories-of-Women-Farmers-GCWAS-2026-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Case Studies Cover\" class=\"pdf-cover-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"pdf-overlay\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\r\n                    <span>View PDF<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"pdf-info\">\r\n                <h3>Case Studies<\/h3>\r\n                <p>Women and Agriculture: Shaping the Future Together<\/p>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Success-Stories-of-Women-Farmers-GCWAS-2026.pdf\" class=\"pdf-download-btn\">Download PDF <i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Existing Row 1: Announcements -->\r\n    <div class=\"announcement-row\">\r\n        <!-- Item 1: Abstract & Registration Closed -->\r\n        <div class=\"announcement-item date-notice\">\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-icon\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-text\">\r\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"date-link\" title=\"Status Update\">Abstract and Registration is Closed Now<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Item 2: Programme of GCWAS -->\r\n        <div class=\"announcement-item gcwas-programme\">\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-icon\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-book-open\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-text\">\r\n                <h3>Programme of GCWAS<\/h3>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Program-of-GCWAS-2026.pdf\" class=\"gcwas-btn\">View Programme <i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Item 3: Poster Guidelines -->\r\n        <div class=\"announcement-item poster-guideline\">\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-icon\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-file-image\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-text\">\r\n                <h3>Poster Guidelines<\/h3>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Poster-Guidelines.pdf\" class=\"guideline-btn\">Download Guidelines <i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Item 4: Poster Template -->\r\n        <div class=\"announcement-item poster-template\">\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-icon\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-palette\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-text\">\r\n                <h3>Poster Template<\/h3>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Poster-template-GCWAS.pdf\" class=\"template-btn\">Download Template <i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Item 5: Rapid PPT Template -->\r\n        <div class=\"announcement-item ppt-template\">\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-icon\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-file-powerpoint\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-text\">\r\n                <h3>Rapid PPT Template<\/h3>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GCWAS_Rapid-PPT_template_Final.pptx\" class=\"ppt-btn\">Download PPT <i class=\"fas fa-download\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Item 6: Call for Exhibitors -->\r\n        <div class=\"announcement-item exhibitors-call\">\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-icon\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-store-alt\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"announcement-text\">\r\n                <h3>Call for Exhibitors<\/h3>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-Exhibitors.pdf\" class=\"exhibitors-btn\">Apply Now <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.announcement-container {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    padding: 20px;\r\n    margin: 20px auto;\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* PDF Showcase Styles *\/\r\n.pdf-showcase-row {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 30px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-showcase-item {\r\n    flex: 1;\r\n    min-width: 300px;\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n    background: white;\r\n    border-radius: 12px;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-showcase-item:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-8px);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-cover-container {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    height: 220px;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #eee; \/* Fallback bg *\/\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-cover-image {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    object-fit: cover;\r\n    transition: transform 0.5s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-showcase-item:hover .pdf-cover-image {\r\n    transform: scale(1.05);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-overlay {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\r\n    color: white;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-showcase-item:hover .pdf-overlay {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-overlay i {\r\n    font-size: 3rem;\r\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-overlay span {\r\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-info {\r\n    padding: 20px;\r\n    flex-grow: 1;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-info h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-info p {\r\n    margin: 0 0 15px;\r\n    color: #666;\r\n    flex-grow: 1;\r\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-download-btn {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    background: #007bff;\r\n    color: white !important;\r\n    padding: 12px 20px;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    align-self: flex-start;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-download-btn:hover {\r\n    transform: translateX(3px);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.3);\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-download-btn i {\r\n    margin-left: 8px;\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdf-download-btn:hover i {\r\n    transform: translateX(3px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Specific Card Colors *\/\r\n.abstract-pdf .pdf-download-btn { background: #6f42c1; }\r\n.abstract-pdf .pdf-download-btn:hover { background: #5a32a3; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(111, 66, 193, 0.3); }\r\n\r\n.souvenir-pdf .pdf-download-btn { background: #fd7e14; }\r\n.souvenir-pdf .pdf-download-btn:hover { background: #e8590c; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(253, 126, 20, 0.3); }\r\n\r\n.case-studies-pdf .pdf-download-btn { background: #28a745; }\r\n.case-studies-pdf .pdf-download-btn:hover { background: #1e7e34; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.3); }\r\n\r\n\/* Declaration Specific Styles *\/\r\n.declaration-pdf .declaration-btn { background: #B8860B; } \/* Dark Gold *\/\r\n.declaration-pdf .declaration-btn:hover { background: #996515; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3); }\r\n\r\n\/* Text Placeholder Cover for Declaration *\/\r\n.cover-placeholder-text {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #C5A028 100%); \/* Gold Gradient *\/\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    padding: 20px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cover-placeholder-text i {\r\n    font-size: 3rem;\r\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n    opacity: 0.8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cover-placeholder-text h4 {\r\n    font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cover-placeholder-text .lang-version {\r\n    margin-top: 15px;\r\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\r\n    padding: 5px 15px;\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Announcement Row Styles *\/\r\n.announcement-row {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 30px;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.announcement-item {\r\n    flex: 1;\r\n    min-width: 300px;\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    padding: 20px;\r\n    background: white;\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.announcement-item:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Borders & Colors *\/\r\n.date-notice { border-left: 5px solid #dc3545; }\r\n.gcwas-programme { border-left: 5px solid #6610f2; }\r\n.poster-guideline { border-left: 5px solid #28a745; }\r\n.poster-template { border-left: 5px solid #6f42c1; }\r\n.ppt-template { border-left: 5px solid #D83B01; }\r\n.exhibitors-call { border-left: 5px solid #fd7e14; }\r\n\r\n.announcement-icon {\r\n    margin-right: 15px;\r\n    font-size: 2rem;\r\n    color: #6c757d;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.date-notice .announcement-icon { color: #dc3545; }\r\n.gcwas-programme .announcement-icon { color: #6610f2; }\r\n.poster-guideline .announcement-icon { color: #28a745; }\r\n.poster-template .announcement-icon { color: #6f42c1; }\r\n.ppt-template .announcement-icon { color: #D83B01; }\r\n.exhibitors-call .announcement-icon { color: #fd7e14; }\r\n\r\n.announcement-text { flex: 1; }\r\n\r\n.announcement-text h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 5px 0;\r\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.date-link {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #dc3545;\r\n    margin: 5px 0;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.date-link:hover {\r\n    color: #c82333;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Button Styles *\/\r\n.guideline-btn, .template-btn, .exhibitors-btn, .ppt-btn, .gcwas-btn {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    color: white !important;\r\n    padding: 10px 20px;\r\n    border-radius: 5px;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.guideline-btn:hover, .template-btn:hover, .exhibitors-btn:hover, .ppt-btn:hover, .gcwas-btn:hover {\r\n    color: white !important;\r\n    transform: translateX(3px);\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.guideline-btn { background: #28a745; }\r\n.guideline-btn:hover { background: #1e7e34; }\r\n\r\n.template-btn { background: #6f42c1; }\r\n.template-btn:hover { background: #5a32a3; }\r\n\r\n.ppt-btn { background: #D83B01; }\r\n.ppt-btn:hover { background: #b42f00; }\r\n\r\n.gcwas-btn { background: #6610f2; }\r\n.gcwas-btn:hover { background: #560bd0; }\r\n\r\n.exhibitors-btn { background: #fd7e14; }\r\n.exhibitors-btn:hover { background: #e8590c; }\r\n\r\n.guideline-btn i, .template-btn i, .exhibitors-btn i, .ppt-btn i, .gcwas-btn i {\r\n    margin-left: 8px;\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.guideline-btn:hover i, .template-btn:hover i, .exhibitors-btn:hover i, .ppt-btn:hover i, .gcwas-btn:hover i {\r\n    transform: translateX(3px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Responsive Design *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .announcement-container { margin: 20px 15px; padding: 15px; }\r\n    .pdf-showcase-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }\r\n    .pdf-cover-container { height: 180px; }\r\n    .announcement-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; align-items: center; }\r\n    .announcement-item { width: 100%; max-width: none; padding: 15px; }\r\n    .announcement-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-right: 10px; }\r\n    .announcement-text h3 { font-size: 1rem; }\r\n    .date-link { font-size: 1.2rem; }\r\n    .guideline-btn, .template-btn, .exhibitors-btn, .ppt-btn, .gcwas-btn { width: auto; padding: 12px 24px; }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Enhanced visible blinking animation *\/\r\n@keyframes visibleBlink {\r\n    0% { opacity: 1; color: #dc3545; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(220, 53, 69, 0); }\r\n    50% { opacity: 0.3; color: #ff6b6b; transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.6); }\r\n    100% { opacity: 1; color: #dc3545; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(220, 53, 69, 0); }\r\n}\r\n.date-link { animation: visibleBlink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e27857 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e27857\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f896c7 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1f896c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f174f95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f174f95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <!-- About Section -->\r\n        <section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">About the Conference<\/h2>\r\n            <p>The representation of women and gender parity in all spheres is critical for overall growth and success for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unless there is equal representation, we will not be able to achieve our desired goals. Women, who constitute nearly 50 per cent of the population and are engaged in all fields, must have equal representation in leadership and decision making.<\/p>\r\n            <p>Women in agriculture are of special importance. To meet our agricultural growth targets, the full participation of women is essential. Women are active in every aspect of agricultural development, from research to industry and farming, contributing to increased productivity and production. However, their numbers are often small, especially in decision-making roles, leading to a clear absence of gender balance.<\/p>\r\n            \r\n            <p>The declaration of 2026 as the <strong>International Year of Women Farmers<\/strong> by the United Nations serves as a global milestone that can spark policy reforms, public awareness campaigns, and international collaboration, while also providing an opportunity to mobilize resources, forge partnerships, and create a shared agenda for advancing women's role in agriculture.<\/p>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"gcwas-highlight\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-seedling gcwas-highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n                <p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, ICAR Convention Centre, National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, India<\/p>\r\n                <p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 12-14 March, 2026<\/p>\r\n                <p><strong>Expected Participants:<\/strong> Around 500 participants from India and abroad, including researchers, policymakers, leaders, representative of CGIAR centres, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Farmers Organizations (FOs), successful women farmers, industry, start-ups, entrepreneurs and students.<\/p>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-participants\">\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Researchers<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Around 500 participants<\/span>                           <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Policymakers<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Women Leaders<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">CGIAR Representatives<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">NGOs<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Farmers Organizations<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Women Farmers<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Industry<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Start-ups<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Entrepreneurs<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gcwas-participant-tag\">Students<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35f4d56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35f4d56\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d171b6a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d171b6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<style>        \r\n    .gcwas-news-marquee-container {\r\n        flex: 1;\r\n        min-width: 300px;\r\n        max-width: 600px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-marquee {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5276 0%, #3498db 100%);\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        padding: 25px;\r\n        color: #e0f7fa; \/* Changed from white to light cyan *\/\r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);\r\n        height: 600px;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-marquee-header {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        justify-content: space-between;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n        padding-bottom: 15px;\r\n        border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.3); \/* Adjusted to match new text color *\/\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-marquee-title {\r\n        font-size: 1.4rem;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        color: #e0f7fa; \/* Changed from white to light cyan *\/\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-marquee-title i {\r\n        margin-right: 10px;\r\n        font-size: 1.6rem;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-marquee-content {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        height: calc(100% - 70px);\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-marquee-track {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        animation: gcwas-scrollUp 30s linear infinite;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-marquee-track:hover {\r\n        animation-play-state: paused;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-item {\r\n        margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n        padding: 15px;\r\n        background: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.15); \/* Changed to use the new color with opacity *\/\r\n        border-radius: 8px;\r\n        transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n        border-left: 4px solid #85C1E9;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-item:hover {\r\n        background: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.25); \/* Changed to use the new color with opacity *\/\r\n        transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-date {\r\n        font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n        color: #e0f7fa; \/* Changed from white to light cyan *\/\r\n        margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-date i {\r\n        margin-right: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-title {\r\n        font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n        line-height: 1.4;\r\n        color: #e0f7fa; \/* Changed from white to light cyan *\/\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n        display: block;\r\n        text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-title:hover {\r\n        color: #ffffff; \/* Changed to pure white on hover for contrast *\/\r\n        text-decoration: underline;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-content {\r\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.5;\r\n        opacity: 0.9;\r\n        color: #e0f7fa; \/* Changed from white to light cyan *\/\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-news-badge {\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n        background: rgba(173, 216, 230, 0.25);\r\n        color: #e0f7fa; \/* Changed from white to light cyan *\/\r\n        padding: 4px 10px;\r\n        border-radius: 4px;\r\n        font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    @keyframes gcwas-scrollUp {\r\n        0% {\r\n            transform: translateY(0);\r\n        }\r\n        100% {\r\n            transform: translateY(-100%);\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    \/* Responsive adjustments *\/\r\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n        .gcwas-news-marquee {\r\n            height: 500px;\r\n            padding: 20px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-marquee-title {\r\n            font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n        .gcwas-news-marquee {\r\n            height: 450px;\r\n            padding: 15px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-news-item {\r\n            padding: 12px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-news-title {\r\n            font-size: 1rem;\r\n\r\n\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"gcwas-news-marquee-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"gcwas-news-marquee\">\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-marquee-header\">\r\n            <div class=\"gcwas-marquee-title\">\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-bullhorn\"><\/i> Conference Updates\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-marquee-content\">\r\n            <div class=\"gcwas-marquee-track\">\r\n                <!-- First set of items -->\r\n                <br><br><br><div class=\"gcwas-news-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"gcwas-news-date\">\r\n                        <i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i> February 23, 2026\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Call-for-Exhibitors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-news-title\">Call for Exhibitors<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"gcwas-news-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"gcwas-news-date\">\r\n                        <i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i> January 10, 2026\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pre-Conference-Events-A4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-news-title\">Pre-Conference Events<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-news-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"gcwas-news-date\">\r\n                        <i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i> January 09, 2026\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GCWAS-2026-Second-Circular-2026-low.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-news-title\">GCWAS- 2026 Second Circular<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-news-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"gcwas-news-date\">\r\n                        <i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i> November 20, 2025\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GLOBAL-CONFERENCE-ON-WOMEN-Green.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-news-title\">GCWAS- 2026 First Circular<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-news-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"gcwas-news-date\">\r\n                        <i class=\"far fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i> October 14, 2025\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GCWAS-2026-Conference-Brochure6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-news-title\">Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS- 2026), Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights (Brochure)<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1df3d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e1df3d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc945f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"dc945f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<style>\r\n    .gcwas-container {\r\n        max-width: 98%;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n        font-size: 3.2rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n        text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);\r\n        color: white;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-subtitle {\r\n        font-size: 1.4rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-date {\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n        background: linear-gradient(to right, #FF4500, #8B2500);\r\n        padding: 12px 25px;\r\n        border-radius: 30px;\r\n        font-weight: 600;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        color: white;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-venue {\r\n        font-style: italic;\r\n        margin-top: 20px;\r\n        font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-section {\r\n        margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n        padding: 40px;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        background: white;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-section:hover {\r\n        transform: translateY(-5px);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-section-title {\r\n        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n        color: #FF4500;\r\n        font-size: 2.2rem;\r\n        margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n        padding-bottom: 15px;\r\n        border-bottom: 3px solid #FF4500;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-section-title::after {\r\n        content: '';\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        bottom: -3px;\r\n        left: 0;\r\n        width: 60px;\r\n        height: 3px;\r\n        background: #8B2500;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-list {\r\n        list-style-type: none;\r\n        padding-left: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-list-item {\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n        padding-left: 40px;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n        font-size: 1.05rem;\r\n        color: #000000;\r\n        text-align: justify;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-list-item::before {\r\n        content: '\\f138';\r\n        font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';\r\n        font-weight: 900;\r\n        color: #FF4500;\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        left: 0;\r\n        top: 0;\r\n        font-size: 1.4rem;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-highlight {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(to right, #FFF5EE, #FFE4B5);\r\n        padding: 30px;\r\n        border-left: 5px solid #FF4500;\r\n        margin: 30px 0;\r\n        border-radius: 8px;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-highlight-icon {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        top: -20px;\r\n        right: 20px;\r\n        font-size: 3rem;\r\n        color: #FF4500;\r\n        opacity: 0.2;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partners {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));\r\n        gap: 25px;\r\n        margin-top: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-item {\r\n        background: white;\r\n        padding: 25px 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 10px;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n        transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n        border-top: 4px solid #FF4500;\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n        color: inherit;\r\n        display: block;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-item:hover {\r\n        transform: translateY(-8px);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n        color: inherit;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-item:hover,\r\n    .gcwas-partner-item:hover *,\r\n    .gcwas-partner-item:hover h3 {\r\n        text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-logo-container {\r\n        width: 120px;\r\n        height: 120px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto 15px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        border-radius: 8px;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-logo {\r\n        max-width: 90%;\r\n        max-height: 90%;\r\n        object-fit: contain;\r\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-item:hover .gcwas-partner-logo {\r\n        transform: scale(1.05);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-partner-item h3 {\r\n        text-align: justify;\r\n        font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n        line-height: 1.4;\r\n        margin-top: 10px;\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-participants {\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n        gap: 15px;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        margin-top: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-participant-tag {\r\n        background: #FFF5EE;\r\n        color: #FF4500;\r\n        padding: 8px 15px;\r\n        border-radius: 20px;\r\n        font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n        font-weight: 500;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-themes {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n        gap: 20px;\r\n        margin-top: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-theme-card {\r\n        background: white;\r\n        border-radius: 10px;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n        border-left: 4px solid #FF4500;\r\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-theme-card:hover {\r\n        transform: translateY(-5px);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-theme-card h4 {\r\n        color: #FF4500;\r\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n        font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-theme-card p {\r\n        margin: 0;\r\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n        text-align: justify;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    p {\r\n        color: #000000;\r\n        text-align: justify;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {\r\n        text-align: justify;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-section-title {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .gcwas-participant-tag {\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n        .gcwas-title {\r\n            font-size: 2.5rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-subtitle {\r\n            font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-section {\r\n            padding: 25px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-section-title {\r\n            font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-partners {\r\n            grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-partner-logo-container {\r\n            width: 120px;\r\n            height: 120px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-partner-item h3 {\r\n            font-size: 1rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .gcwas-themes {\r\n            grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"gcwas-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Conference Objectives -->\r\n    <section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Conference Objectives<\/h2>\r\n        <ul class=\"gcwas-list\">\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">To bring together stakeholders \u2013 women leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, farmers, and students to share experiences and case studies.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">To showcase inspiring success stories of women's empowerment and leadership in agriculture to provide replicable and scalable models.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">To identify and promote national and global best practices for nurturing women's leadership and fostering mentorship and networking for the next generation of women leaders.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">To discuss measures for strengthening the policy framework and ecosystem for mainstreaming gender and empowering women technologically and economically.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">To identify emerging and disruptive technologies for gender-transformative change.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Conference Themes -->\r\n<section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Conference Themes<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"gcwas-themes\">\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Interface with Global Women Trailblazers<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Highlighting leadership lessons from global women leaders through candid conversations with renowned international women leaders who have achieved significant success.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Featuring successful case studies by women leaders, showcasing inspiring journeys of accomplished women scientists, farmers, and industry professionals who broke barriers in the agri-food sector.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Exploring strategies and best practices for integrating gender-sensitive approaches in agri-food systems and promoting gender equity in agricultural policies and institutions to create a more equitable system for all.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Emerging and Disruptive Technologies for Gender-Transformative Change<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Highlighting the scope for mainstreaming gender-sensitive agricultural technologies, women-friendly tools for drudgery reduction, and digital inclusion (ICT, AI, IoT, and climate-smart technologies tailored to women farmers).<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Building Future Leadership in the AgriFood Sector<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Focusing on nurturing the next generation of leaders through building mentorship platforms, creating opportunities for young women in agriculture, and equipping them with skills and knowledge needed to become future leaders.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Empowering Women through Economic Inclusion<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Exploring entrepreneurship, employment, and financial models for market linkages, cooperatives, e-commerce and microfinance innovations that strengthen women's position in the agri-food value chain.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n         <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Gender Dynamics in Policy and Market Access<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Analyzing how gender-responsive policies can improve food security and ensure that women farmers and entrepreneurs have equal access to markets, resources, and decision-making processes.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n         <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Women Farmers' Forum: From Field Challenges to Global Influence<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Bridging farm challenges with policy frameworks to amplify economic and social influence by sharing best practices, ground realities, and actionable strategies for women farmers to secure fair market access, technology, and policy support.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n       <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\">\r\n            <h4>Youth Forum \u2013 Nurturing Next Generation of Agri-Food Leaders<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Empowering young professionals and students with skills and vision through networking, skill development, collaboration, and connecting aspiring minds to build future leadership.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-theme-card\" style=\"grid-column: 2 \/ span 1; justify-self: center; max-width: 500px;\">\r\n            <h4>Way Forward and Valedictory Session<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Summing up and outlining key recommendations for the future by summarizing key takeaways from the conference and presenting actionable recommendations.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Expected Outcomes -->\r\n    <section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Expected Outcomes<\/h2>\r\n        <ul class=\"gcwas-list\">\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">Comprehensive report on success stories across research, industry, farming, and education.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">Roadmap to strengthen women's participation and leadership, empower women for economic inclusion, and mainstream gender in policy, market access, and new technology development.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">Identification and dissemination of global and national best practices for women's inclusive participation and empowerment.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">Compendium of new technologies that have technologically and financially empowered women in the agri-food sector.<\/li>\r\n            <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\">Strategy and roadmap for institutionalizing gender initiatives across global, regional, and national programs.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- Event Format -->\r\n<section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Event Format<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The conference will feature a dynamic mix of interactive sessions designed to maximize engagement, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"gcwas-list\">\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Plenary Talks<\/strong> - Keynote addresses by global leaders in agriculture and gender equality<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Technical Presentations<\/strong> - Research findings and innovative approaches from experts worldwide<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Panel Discussions<\/strong> - Multi-stakeholder dialogues on critical issues and solutions<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Interface with Global Performers<\/strong> - Conversations with successful women leaders in agriculture<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Women Farmers Forum<\/strong> - Platform for women farmers to share experiences, discuss challenges, and influence agricultural policies by bridging farm-level realities with policy frameworks<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Youth Forum<\/strong> - Dedicated space for young professionals and students to voice their perspectives<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Posters<\/strong> - Visual presentations of research, projects, and success stories<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"gcwas-list-item\"><strong>Exhibition<\/strong> - Showcasing technologies, innovations, and women-led enterprises<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Organizing Partners -->\r\n    <section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Organizers<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-partners\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icar.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/icarlogo.png\" alt=\"ICAR Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/taas.res.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cropped-logo.jpg\" alt=\"TAAS Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgiar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CGIAR.png\" alt=\"CGIAR Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ppvfr.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ppvfra-logo.png\" alt=\"PPVFRA Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \r\n     <!-- Co-Organizing Partners -->\r\n    <section class=\"gcwas-section\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Co-Organizers<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-partners\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cimmyt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CIMMYT1.png\" alt=\"ICAR Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/bisa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BISA1.png\" alt=\"BISA Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alliancebioversityciat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CIAT.png\" alt=\"CIAT Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Alliance of Bioversity International & the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/icarda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ICARDA.png\" alt=\"ICARDA Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>International Center for Agriculture Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>          \r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/gender.cgiar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Short-Logo-Green-GEI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CGIAR GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSION Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>CGIAR GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSION<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"S M Sehgal Foundation Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>S M Sehgal Foundation<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tci.cornell.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"Tata-Cornell Institute Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Tata-Cornell Institute<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/bks.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bks-new-logo-3.png\" alt=\"Bharat Krishak Samaj Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Bharat Krishak Samaj<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/ispgr.nbpgr.ernet.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/logo.png\" alt=\"Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources (ISPGR)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cifor-icraf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CIFOR-ICRAF-logo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CIFOR-ICRAF Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>         \r\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cifor-icraf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1.png\" alt=\"ACIAR Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>  \r\n\r\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifpri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IFPRI_Logo_Horizontal.png\" alt=\"IFPRI Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>  \r\n\r\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwmi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IWMI_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"IWMI Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>International Water Management Institute (IWMI)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>  \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n \r\n        <!-- Knowledge Partners Partners -->\r\n    <section class=\"gcwas-section gcwas-gold-sponsors\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Knowledge Partners<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-partners\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/logo031.png\" alt=\"Michigan State University Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Michigan State University<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IRRI-Logo.png\" alt=\"IRRI Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrisat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ICRISAT.png\" alt=\"ICRISAT Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>                \r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/naas.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NAAS-Logo-scaled.png\" alt=\"NAAS Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>      \r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mssrf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MSSRF.png\" alt=\"MSSRF Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>     \r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgiar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-CGIAR.jpeg\" alt=\"CGIAR Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>CGIAR Scaling for Impact<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>                    \r\n          \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Gold Sponsors Partners -->\r\n    <section class=\"gcwas-section gcwas-gold-sponsors\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"gcwas-section-title\">Diamond Sponsors<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"gcwas-partners\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndri.res.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025.png\" alt=\"NDRI Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsii.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/images-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"FSII Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnpl.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot.png\" alt=\"PNPL Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>Parsons Nutritionals Pvt. Ltd.<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a>                \r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsai.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"gcwas-partner-item gcwas-gold-partner\">\r\n                <div class=\"gcwas-partner-logo-container\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nsa.png\" alt=\"NSA Logo\" class=\"gcwas-partner-logo\">\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h3>National Seed Association of India (NSAI)<\/h3>\r\n            <\/a> \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89a856f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89a856f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936a82c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"936a82c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n    <title>Conference Leadership<\/title>\r\n    <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n    <style>\r\n        .container {\r\n            max-width: 98%;\r\n            margin: 0 auto;\r\n            padding: 20px;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        \/* Leadership Sections *\/\r\n        .leadership-section {\r\n            background: white;\r\n            border-radius: 16px;\r\n            padding: 40px 30px;\r\n            margin-bottom: 40px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.15);\r\n            border: 1px solid #ffcc80;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leadership-section::before {\r\n            content: '';\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 0;\r\n            left: 0;\r\n            right: 0;\r\n            height: 6px;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9800, #ffb74d, #ff9800);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .section-header {\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            justify-content: center;\r\n            margin-bottom: 35px;\r\n            padding-bottom: 20px;\r\n            border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .section-icon {\r\n            font-size: 2.5rem;\r\n            color: #ff9800;\r\n            margin-right: 20px;\r\n            flex-shrink: 0;\r\n            background: #fff3e0;\r\n            padding: 15px;\r\n            border-radius: 50%;\r\n            width: 70px;\r\n            height: 70px;\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            justify-content: center;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.2);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .section-title {\r\n            color: #e65100;\r\n            font-size: 2rem;\r\n            font-weight: 700;\r\n            text-transform: uppercase;\r\n            letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n            text-align: center !important; \/* Added !important to override global rule *\/\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        \/* Chief Patron - Full Width Center *\/\r\n        .chief-patron-container {\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            justify-content: center;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            max-width: 800px;\r\n            margin: 0 auto;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3e0 0%, #ffecb3 100%);\r\n            border-radius: 20px;\r\n            padding: 40px;\r\n            transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n            border: 3px solid #ff9800;\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            max-width: 600px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.25);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card::before {\r\n            content: '';\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 0;\r\n            left: 0;\r\n            right: 0;\r\n            height: 8px;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5722, #ff9800, #ff5722);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card:hover {\r\n            transform: translateY(-10px);\r\n            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        \/* Leadership Grid *\/\r\n        .leadership-grid {\r\n            display: grid;\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));\r\n            gap: 30px;\r\n            justify-items: center;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-card {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf0 0%, #ffffff 100%);\r\n            border-radius: 16px;\r\n            padding: 30px 25px;\r\n            transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n            border: 2px solid #ffb74d;\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            max-width: 380px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.15);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-card::before {\r\n            content: '';\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 0;\r\n            left: 0;\r\n            right: 0;\r\n            height: 5px;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9800, #ffb74d);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-card:hover {\r\n            transform: translateY(-8px);\r\n            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.25);\r\n            border-color: #ff9800;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-image-container {\r\n            width: 150px;\r\n            height: 150px;\r\n            border-radius: 50%;\r\n            margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n            border: 4px solid #ff9800;\r\n            padding: 5px;\r\n            background: white;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.3);\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n            transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-card:hover .leader-image-container {\r\n            transform: scale(1.08);\r\n            border-color: #ff5722;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card .leader-image-container {\r\n            width: 180px;\r\n            height: 180px;\r\n            border: 5px solid #ff5722;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .member-image {\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            height: 100%;\r\n            border-radius: 50%;\r\n            object-fit: cover;\r\n            display: block;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-name {\r\n            font-weight: 700;\r\n            color: #e65100;\r\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n            font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card .leader-name {\r\n            font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n            color: #d84315;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-role {\r\n            font-style: italic;\r\n            color: #ff9800;\r\n            margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n            padding-bottom: 15px;\r\n            border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            font-weight: 600;\r\n            font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card .leader-role {\r\n            font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n            color: #ff5722;\r\n            border-bottom: 3px solid #ffcc80;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .leader-affiliation {\r\n            color: #666;\r\n            font-size: 1rem;\r\n            margin-top: 10px;\r\n            line-height: 1.6;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .chief-patron-card .leader-affiliation {\r\n            font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n            color: #555;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        \/* Conference leadership grid *\/\r\n        .conference-leadership {\r\n            display: grid;\r\n            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));\r\n            gap: 30px;\r\n            justify-items: center;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .conference-card {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf0 0%, #ffffff 100%);\r\n            border-radius: 16px;\r\n            padding: 30px 25px;\r\n            transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n            border: 2px solid #ffb74d;\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            max-width: 350px;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.15);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .conference-card::before {\r\n            content: '';\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 0;\r\n            left: 0;\r\n            right: 0;\r\n            height: 5px;\r\n            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff9800, #ffb74d);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .conference-card:hover {\r\n            transform: translateY(-8px);\r\n            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.25);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .conference-card.chair {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3e0 0%, #ffecb3 100%);\r\n            border: 3px solid #e65100;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .conference-card.chair::before {\r\n            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e65100, #ff9800);\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .conference-card.chair .leader-image-container {\r\n            border-color: #e65100;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230, 81, 0, 0.4);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Added rule to override global heading alignment *\/\r\n        .section-header h2 {\r\n            text-align: center !important;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        \/* Responsive adjustments *\/\r\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n            .leadership-grid, .conference-leadership {\r\n                grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .section-header {\r\n                flex-direction: column;\r\n                text-align: center;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .section-icon {\r\n                margin-right: 0;\r\n                margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .section-title {\r\n                font-size: 1.6rem;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .leader-image-container {\r\n                width: 130px;\r\n                height: 130px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .chief-patron-card .leader-image-container {\r\n                width: 150px;\r\n                height: 150px;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n            .section-title {\r\n                font-size: 1.4rem;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .leader-card, .conference-card, .chief-patron-card {\r\n                padding: 25px 20px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .leader-image-container {\r\n                width: 120px;\r\n                height: 120px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .chief-patron-card .leader-image-container {\r\n                width: 140px;\r\n                height: 140px;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .leader-name {\r\n                font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n            }\r\n            \r\n            .chief-patron-card .leader-name {\r\n                font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <!-- Chief Patron Section -->\r\n        <section class=\"leadership-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n                <div class=\"section-icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-crown\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chief Patron<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"chief-patron-container\">\r\n                <div class=\"chief-patron-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr_R_S_Paaroda4.png\" alt=\"Dr R.S. Paroda\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr R.S. Paroda<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Chief Patron<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Former Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR, Govt. of India & Founder Chairman, TAAS, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Patrons Section -->\r\n        <section class=\"leadership-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n                <div class=\"section-icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h2 class=\"section-title\">Patrons<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"leadership-grid\">\r\n                <div class=\"leader-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr%20Mangi%20Lal%20Jat.jpg\" alt=\"Dr M.L. Jat\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr M.L. Jat<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Patron<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR Govt. of India, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"leader-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Ismahane-Elouafi.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Ismahane Elouafi\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Ismahane Elouafi<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Patron<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Executive Managing Director CGIAR, Montpellier, France<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"leader-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr%20T%20Mohapatra.jpg\" alt=\"Dr T. Mohapatra\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr T. Mohapatra<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Patron<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Chairman, PPV&FRA Govt. of India, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- Conference Chair Section -->\r\n        <section class=\"leadership-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n                <div class=\"section-icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-user-tie\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h2 class=\"section-title\">Conference Chair<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"conference-leadership\">\r\n                <div class=\"conference-card chair\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/DrRenu%20Swarup1.png\" alt=\"Dr Renu Swarup\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Renu Swarup<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Chair<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Former Secretary to Govt. of India, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"conference-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr%20Rajbir%20Singh.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Rajbir Singh\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Rajbir Singh<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Co-Chair<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div> \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Conference Convenors Section -->\r\n        <section class=\"leadership-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n                <div class=\"section-icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-user-tie\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h2 class=\"section-title\">Conference Convenors<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"conference-leadership\">\r\n                <div class=\"conference-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr%20Rishi%20Tyagi.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Rishi K. Tyagi\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Rishi K. Tyagi<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Convenor<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Sr. Consultant, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"conference-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roy_burman_rajarshi.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Rajarshri Roy Burma\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr. Rajarshri Roy Burman<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Convenor<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Assistant Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n            \r\n        <!-- Conference Co-Convenors Section -->\r\n        <section class=\"leadership-section\">\r\n            <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n                <div class=\"section-icon\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-user-tie\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <h2 class=\"section-title\">Conference Co-Convenors<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"conference-leadership\">\r\n                <div class=\"conference-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr.%20Anuradha%20Agrawal.png\" alt=\"Dr Anuradha Agrawal\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Anuradha Agrawal<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Co-Convenor<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Project Director, ICAR-Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture (DKMA), New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"conference-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr%20Mridula%20Devi.png\" alt=\"Dr Mridula Devi\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Mridula Devi<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Co-Convenor<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Director, ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (CIWA), Bhubaneswar, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <div class=\"conference-card\">\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-image-container\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/pics\/Dr%20Anupama%20Singh.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Anupama Singh\" class=\"member-image\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr Anupama Singh<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-role\">Conference Co-Convenor<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"leader-affiliation\">Joint Director (Education) & Dean PG School, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organizers | Co-Organizers Platinum Sponsors | Diamond Sponsors | Silver Sponsors DELHIDECLARATION English Version View PDF Delhi Declaration (English) A commitment to the future of women in agri-food systems View PDF \u0926\u093f\u0932\u094d\u0932\u0940\u0918\u094b\u0937\u0923\u093e Hindi Version View PDF Delhi Declaration (Hindi) \u0915\u0943\u0937\u093f-\u0916\u093e\u0926\u094d\u092f \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0932\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u092e\u0939\u093f\u0932\u093e\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u092d\u0935\u093f\u0937\u094d\u092f \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u090f\u0915 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093f\u092c\u0926\u094d\u0927\u0924\u093e View PDF View PDF Book of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"hide","_kad_post_layout":"fullwidth","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"unboxed","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"hide","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29"}],"version-history":[{"count":762,"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2173,"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29\/revisions\/2173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}