Plant breeding has the potential to improve quality of life for millions of people, and to harmoniously link agriculture, societies and ecosystems. Global efforts have been made to improve awareness and create a better and brighter future for plant breeding worldwide. Though substantial international research funding is available, and tremendous efforts have been made to achieve food security and sustainability in agriculture, their success can only be ensured when they are complemented by counterparts at the national level.

Dr Aparna Tiwari, cofounder and Chief Executive Officer at 'Foundation for Advanced Training in Plant breeding (ATPBR). She drives professional training, technology liasoning, awareness sessions and other capacity building activities. She also serves as a conference secretary and coordinates 5F Farming national conference annually.  

Previously, she worked with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Monsanto India Pvt Ltd., ICRISAT and MGM Institute of technology at various role and responsibilities. 

She has done her PhD and MSc from Wageningen University, The Netherlands and Bachelor (BSc) from Banaras Hindu University.