She led a team of official delegates, comprising top-level executives from Candian agri-based organisations, including the International Grains Institute, Wheat Board, and the researchers of Manitoba University. The Canadian experts said 30 to 40 per cent of the agri produce in the state could be saved through adequate storage, proper handling and development of food centres.

Welcoming the Canadian delegates, BIA president K P Jhunjhunwala said the Bihar government had under a pro-active industrial policy announced provision of subsidy for agro-based industry.

He urged Wowchuk to give a helping hand in development of pulses, maize, fruits, and horticulture produce-based industries, which have good potential in the state. He assured BIA's help to Canadian agencies in setting up food development centres in Bihar with a partnership approach. He added that the state urgently needed fuel efficient cold storages. BIA's past presidents and senior members were among the participants at the interactive sessions with Canadian experts.