New Delhi, March 11 President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a three-day global conference on women in agricultural and food systems on Thursday, to be held in the national capital.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi will also be present at the event, one of the organizing institutes, ICAR, said in a statement.
With the theme "Driving Progress, Achieving New Heights", the event aligns with the UN-declared International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) 2026, highlighting women's vital roles in agricultural and food systems.
The event, organized jointly by the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPV&FRA), expects a diverse gathering of over 700 participants.
The three-day event will focus on sharing inspiring success stories of women leaders and scientists; integrating gender-sensitive approaches into agricultural policies and institutions; examining entrepreneurship, financial models, and market linkages to strengthen women's roles in value chains, as well as discussing digital tools, climate-smart innovations, and women-friendly technologies designed to boost productivity and reduce drudgery.