The Embassy of India, Moscow invites 'Expression of Interest and Bids' with proposed terms of reference from reputed research firms, institutes and organizations with proven track record, to undertake a study on 'Opportunities for India-Russia cooperation in Agriculture and Food Processing sectors. The terms of reference for the study are enclosed.
The length of the study should be approximately 50000 words and it should be completed within six weeks from the date of acceptance of the bid or proposal.
Interested parties with sound financial background and experience in undertaking market studies may send their 'Expression of Interest and Bids' to Dr. Amit S. Telang, First Secretary, Economic and Commerce Wing, Embassy of India, Moscow at com.moscow@mea.gov.in on or before February 29, 2016.
India-Russia cooperation in Agriculture and Food Processing sectors
Overview
Russia's Agriculture and Food Processing sectors
o present trend and future forecast (including statistics)
o Russia's Agriculture and Food Processing potential
o Russia's strategy on Agriculture and Food Processing, with specific reference to continuing Western Sanctions
o Russia's Agriculture and Food Processing exports & its direction - past, present and future- specifically in view of the planned import substitution
o Overview of Russian authorities/ agencies/ research institutions dealing with imports and exports of Agriculture & Food Processing products
Opportunities for India
o Potential Russian partners
o Long-term lease contracts for use of Land in Russia for farming
o Acquisition of assets, joint research and development in the field of agriculture
Models of cooperation
o Joint ventures/ partnership in development of farmlands and farming techniques & innovations
o Production sharing agreements
Future roadmap
o Short term plan -up to five years
o Long term beyond five years
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