President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi today. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will also be present at the event. The three-day conference aims to promote women-centric policymaking, technological innovation, and inclusive agricultural development. The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026, with the theme "Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights," will begin today at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Convention Centre in the national capital.
The Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Dr. M. L. Jat, stated that the program is being organized during the UN-declared International Year for Women Farmers 2026. He said that the conference's theme closely aligns with the global focus on empowering women farmers. The conference will also feature dedicated forums, including a Women Farmers' Forum to address grassroots challenges and a Youth Forum to connect and build networks among the next generation of agri-food leaders. The ministry stated that the conference is expected to attract participation from over 700 delegates, including scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development professionals, women farmers, start-ups, and students from India and around the world.
