During 9-11 November 2017, India shall be hosting the 19^th Organic World Congress (OWC) at International Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida (close to Delhi), Uttar Pradesh, India. The OWC is the largest event of the organic food sector where the entire organic fraternity gathers from across the globe.

2. Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is the principal partner of the event and is responsible for facilitation of Marketing and Quality Assurance, besides being the promoter of the Trade Fair-cum-Exhibition.

3. To showcase India's organic strength and bring importers from various countries into direct contact with the India Organic fraternity, APEDA proposes to invite identified organic food importers/buyers from important organic food importing countries. As a goodwill gesture, APEDA will provide local hospitality (including 4 nights of lodging, boarding, and local transport).

4. For further information on the event, please visit: www.apeda.gov.in and www.owc.ifoam.bio .

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