en.Wedoany.com Reported - Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was awarded the 2026 Agricola Medal at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, in recognition of his leadership in food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development in India and globally.

Prime Minister Modi received the award from FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu and dedicated the honor to India's farmers and agricultural science community. He noted that this recognition is a tribute to India's commitment to human well-being, food security, and sustainable development, emphasizing that agriculture is a sacred bond between Mother Earth and the people of India.

Science- and innovation-based agricultural approaches are helping India cultivate a sustainable, climate-resilient, and future-oriented ecosystem. Modi stated that practices such as "more crop per drop" and mission-driven approaches to micro-irrigation and precision agriculture are guiding agricultural policy. Digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence advisory systems, drones, remote sensing technology, and sensor-based machinery are helping Indian farmers increase agricultural income. Over the past decade, India has developed approximately 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties. Modi pointed out that India's science-driven agriculture is strengthening global food security, particularly for countries in the Global South.

As a founding member of the FAO, India cooperates with the organization to promote global food security, sustainable agriculture, and a hunger-free world. Modi thanked the FAO for promoting healthy food choices through the joint celebration of the International Year of Millets with India. This visit marks the first time in the past 30 years that an Indian head of government has visited FAO headquarters.

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