“Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the India Today Group for its contribution to the Swachh Bharat campaign and its latest initiative to bring together around 2,000 farmers, agricultural scientists and industry representatives at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026.Calling the two-day event a very positive beginning, Modi congratulated the group for organising the conference.Addressing the gathering at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Modi also extended greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali and ahead of the Chhath festival."First of all, I sincerely congratulate the India Today Group for this innovative initiative. When the country launched the cleanliness campaign, the India Today Group participated in it with great enthusiasm.
Now, you have organised this Kisan Mela and dedicated two full days to it. This is a very positive beginning," the Prime Minister said.
Modi began his address by acknowledging Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group and welcoming agricultural scientists, entrepreneurs, farmers and other delegates who had travelled from different parts of the country to attend the conference.PM MODI WELCOMES FARMERS, AGRICULTURE EXPERTSThe Prime Minister said the conference was an innovative effort to bring together people working across different areas of agriculture. He congratulated the organisers for dedicating two days to discussions centred on farmers and the future of Indian agriculture.
The two-day India Today Group event is being held under the theme Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat.The conference focuses on the role of technology, innovation and policy in transforming Indian agriculture. Discussions include precision farming, artificial intelligence-based resource management, climate-resilient crop varieties, crop diversification and ways to improve farmers' incomes.INDIA TODAY GROUP'S INITIATIVES FOR FARMERSBefore the Prime Minister's address, Aroon Purie highlighted the government's focus on farmers' welfare and the initiatives aimed at improving rural livelihoods.Purie referred to measures such as neem-coated urea, improvements in fertiliser supply chains, rural sanitation, LPG connections and skill development programmes.He also spoke about the changing approach towards agriculture, with greater emphasis on technology, innovation and modern farming practices.The conference seeks to provide a platform for farmers, agricultural scientists, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss challenges facing the sector and explore opportunities for its development.Modi's appreciation of the India Today Group's participation in the Swachh Bharat campaign and its latest initiative for farmers formed a key part of his opening remarks at the conference.- Ends