Narendra Modi conferred with 2026 Agricola Medal by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Key facts

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 2026 Agricola Medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at its headquarters in Rome.
• The award was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in recognition of the Prime Minister’s leadership in advancing food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
• This visit marked the first time an Indian Head of Government has visited the FAO headquarters in the last 30 years.
• The Prime Minister noted that India has developed nearly 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties over the last decade to build a sustainable and future-ready agricultural ecosystem.
• India is a founding member of the FAO and collaborated with the organisation to promote nutritious food through the celebration of the International Year of Millets.