OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE
The Conference proposes to provide a platform to scientists to take stock of the researches in different arid regions of the world and to identify and set priorities for researchable issues in the light of the fast-changing global scenario, including climate change and human pressure on the vulnerable finite resources. The deliberations and interactions are also expected to highlight new ideas on further understanding of the problems and find solutions that are more pragmatic and doable by the stakeholders.