Organized by Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
Conference dates: 28th–29th May 2026
Venue: NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi
Chairman: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Participants include State Agriculture Ministers, senior officers from Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, ICAR, States/UTs
Conference includes thematic discussions, state-wise participation, group deliberations and presentations
Focus areas: Kharif preparedness, agricultural productivity, climate-resilient agriculture, natural farming, pulses and oilseeds production, digital agriculture, agricultural finance, and risk management
Major themes: Atmanirbharta, Diversification and Production Growth; Sustainability and Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Khet Bachao; Infrastructure, Financing and Risk Management
State Governments and Union Territories grouped for structured thematic discussions and experience sharing
Objectives: exchange of best practices, review Kharif season preparedness, identify actionable strategies for improving agricultural productivity and resilience
Additional focus: key learnings from zonal consultations, promotion of innovative agricultural practices, strengthening extension outreach, enhancing Centre-State coordination
