The Indian Organizing Committee of IGC 2015 and the people of India invite you to join us in New Delhi from November 20 to 24, 2015. The programme sessions of the Congress will cover diverse aspects of grasslands. The Indian subcontinent is known for its grassland and rangeland resources. The diversified climate of the subcontinent supports at least 15 types of native woodlands. For generations, Indians have relied on grazing for subsistence. In the past, this was a respectable livelihood. Lord Krishna used to herd hundreds of cows to graze the fields of India. Many forests and natural grazing landswere destroyed by agriculture and other anthropogenic factors. The Congress plans to involve a wide range of experts with vast research experience on grasslands. After deliberation they will formulate concrete recommendations on the uses of grassland and forage resources to meet the increasing demand for livestock products and the challenges linked to climate change. We are sure, the beautiful landscapes of India together with its rich cultural heritage and historical / religious places of all communities will attract you to New Delhi.