Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the plenary address at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026, scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from November 11 to 12. The two-day event will bring together farmers, policymakers, diplomats, agricultural scientists and industry representatives to discuss the future of Indian agriculture.
Organised by the India Today Group and presented by Mahindra Tractors, the conference will be held under the theme “Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat”. Around 2,000 farmers from different parts of the country are expected to participate, bringing their experiences and perspectives into discussions on agricultural growth, innovation and sustainability.
The conference will focus on the adoption of next-generation agricultural technologies, including precision farming, artificial intelligence-driven resource management and climate-resilient crop varieties. Discussions will explore how technological advancements can improve agricultural productivity, optimise resource utilisation and strengthen farmers’ resilience to changing climatic conditions.
Several senior Union ministers are expected to participate, including Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister JP Nadda, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will also attend the conference.
The event comes at a significant time for India’s agricultural sector, which employs approximately 46 per cent of the country’s workforce. According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, India’s foodgrain production has reached a record 357.73 million tonnes, providing a strong foundation for discussions on improving farmer incomes, strengthening supply chains and expanding agricultural exports.
Beyond policy discussions, the conference will highlight stories of agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship from across rural India. Special attention will be given to farmers and women entrepreneurs who are combining traditional agricultural knowledge with modern technologies and practices to improve livelihoods.
Around 20 farmers from different states will share their experiences and success stories, highlighting their efforts to overcome agricultural challenges and build sustainable farming enterprises.
Announcing the conference, India Today Group Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie said the event would bring farmers’ experiences into direct dialogue with global science, policymaking and industry to explore technology-driven opportunities for the sector.
India Today Group Vice Chairperson and Executive Editor-in-Chief Kalli Purie said the conference would provide a platform for grassroots agricultural innovation and highlight the importance of empowering farmers in the country’s development journey.
The programme will also celebrate India’s rural cultural heritage through performances by prominent folk singers.
With discussions spanning agricultural technology, climate resilience, farmer entrepreneurship, food production and international market opportunities, the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 aims to bring together key stakeholders to examine the next phase of India’s agricultural transformation.
