Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the 2026 Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and dedicated the award to India’s food providers. The medal, presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, recognized PM Modi’s efforts in food security, agricultural development, and farmer welfare.
Expressing humility, PM Modi thanked FAO for the honor and dedicated the medal to millions of Indian farmers, livestock keepers, and agricultural workers. During his visit to the FAO Headquarters in Rome, PM Modi discussed agricultural and food security issues with FAO chief Qu, emphasizing India’s commitment to these sectors.
PM Modi highlighted India’s unwavering dedication to food security and sustainable development through the Agricola Medal. Qu commended PM Modi’s initiatives to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food security, and uplift farmers’ lives. The FAO chief also praised India’s support for global efforts to combat hunger and poverty.
