Global leaders to convene in New Delhi for a two-day summit on sustainable trade (SUTRA 2025), climate resilience, and gender equity.
Key Highlights:
- Event: SUTRA 2025 – “Sourcing with Purpose: India’s Commitment to Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”
- Dates & Venue: October 8–9, 2025, New Delhi
- Organizers: IDH, with Palladium and NISCOPS as Strategic Partners, and Sattva Consulting as Knowledge Partner.
- Objective: To advance India’s leadership in sustainable sourcing, regenerative agriculture, climate finance, and gender-inclusive supply chains.
As global markets shift toward transparency and responsible sourcing, India is embedding sustainability into its growth narrative. Flagship government programs such as NMSA, Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP), and the Soil Health Card Scheme have collectively benefited millions of farmers, while DAY-NRLM has empowered 80 million rural women in inclusive supply chains.
SUTRA 2025
“SUTRA 2025 reflects India’s emergence as a hub for sustainable trade and inclusive growth. The summit aims to co-create solutions and forge partnerships that make growth economically rewarding, environmentally responsible, and socially just,” said Jagjeet Singh Kandal, Country Director, IDH India.
Speakers & Delegates:
Notable participants include:
- Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
- Mr. Sougata Niyogi, CEO – Oil Palm Business, Godrej Agrovet
- Ms. Sapna Nauhria, Industry Director, Microsoft
- Mr. Shiv Shivakumar, Operating Partner, Advent International
- Ms. Marije Boomsma, Global Director, Strategy & Insights, IDH
- Mr. Sudhakar Desai, CEO, Emami-Agrotech & President, IVPA
- Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Professor, ICRIER
- Ms. Sagarika Bose, Regional Head – CSR, SAP (India & APAC)
Summit Features:
- 13 thematic sessions on responsible sourcing, climate resilience, regenerative agriculture, decent work, living incomes, and gender empowerment.
- Sustainability Experience Centre showcasing real-world innovations in sustainable production and sourcing.
- Policy dialogues and industry showcases aligning Indian priorities with global sustainability goals.
Focus Areas:
- Scaling regenerative farming practices.
- Unlocking climate finance for smallholder farmers.
- Mainstreaming gender equity in supply chains.
- Building partnerships for circular, transparent, and inclusive trade systems.
In Essence:
SUTRA 2025 underscores India’s growing influence in sustainable global trade. With collaboration across government, industry, and civil society, the summit aims to transform responsible sourcing from a niche practice into a national growth driver—linking farmers to global markets through equitable, climate-resilient, and inclusive systems.
About IDH:
For 15 years, IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) has worked to transform markets by driving collaborative innovation, investing in inclusive business models, and mobilizing private sector capital for sustainability. Its programs span agriculture, apparel, manufacturing, and commodity value chains across multiple countries.
More Info: idh.org/contact/india
