Explanation:

• The first-ever National Agrochemicals Congress was held at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi from 13th - 16th November 2019. It will be conducted every three years.
• The theme of the Congress is ‘Country's Status on Various Fronts of Agrochemicals’.
• Agrochemicals imply chemicals used in agriculture, such as a pesticide or fertilizer.
• The Congress was conducted in view of the role chemical pesticides still continue to play in pest management as more and more target-specific and environment-friendly products are being introduced.
• It was conducted by the Society of Pesticide Science India, headquartered at Division of Agricultural Chemicals,IARI , New Delhi.
• IARI is the leading institution for agricultural research, education and extension in the country.