President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 in New Delhi today. The three-day conference with the theme ‘Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights’ will be held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Convention Centre in the national capital. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will also be present on the occasion.
Addressing a press conference yesterday, Director General of ICAR, Dr M. L. Jat, said that the programme is taking place during the UN-declared International Year for Women Farmers in 2026. Referring to the theme of the event, he said Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights is perfectly aligned with the global focus on women farmers. Dr Jat said that this conference will help to promote gender-responsive policymaking, technological innovation, and inclusive agricultural development.
The Ministry informed that the conference is expected to witness participation of over 700 delegates, including scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development professionals, women farmers, start-ups, and students from India and across the world.
