Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 on Thursday evening, bringing national attention to discussions on the future of Indian agriculture. Organized by the India Today Group, the two-day international gathering is taking place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is expected to bring together more than 2,000 farmers, policymakers, industry representatives, and international agricultural experts.
The Prime Minister’s address is scheduled for 8 p.m. from the venue’s Plenary Hall, which can accommodate approximately 2,700 attendees. His speech will also be accessible to audiences across the country through the India Today Group’s television networks, YouTube channels, digital news platforms, and social media accounts.
Launched on Wednesday, the conference carries the theme “Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat” and focuses on technology-driven agriculture and sustainable farming practices. Mahindra Tractors is presenting the event, with Mahadhan Agritech serving as its co-presenter. The discussions aim to identify opportunities for improving agricultural productivity through innovation, climate adaptation, and wider access to modern farming solutions.
Major subjects on the agenda include precision agriculture, artificial intelligence for efficient resource management, and developing crop varieties capable of withstanding changing climatic conditions.
Several prominent political leaders participated in the opening day’s proceedings, including Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Delhi Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari is among the speakers scheduled for Thursday, alongside other policymakers and specialists.
India Today Group Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie highlighted agriculture’s continuing importance to India’s development, explaining that the summit would connect farmers directly with international research, policymaking, and industry expertise. Vice Chairperson and Executive Editor-in-Chief Kalli Purie emphasized the importance of bringing farmers’ concerns into national and international discussions, noting that their empowerment is essential for building a developed India.
The conference is restricted to registered guests who have received invitations. Attendees have been instructed to arrive before 4 p.m. and carry their Aadhaar cards for identity verification.
Through discussions involving farmers, researchers, businesses, and government representatives, the summit aims to place agricultural communities at the center of India’s efforts to build a more productive, innovative, and climate-resilient farming sector.
