PM Modi Receives FAO Agricola Medal in Rome for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development

Honorable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal in Rome. On his visit to Italy, he recognized for his contributions to sustainable agriculture, food security and rural development. PM Modi has dedicated this award to the India’s annadata (farmers), livestock rearers, fishers, scientists and agricultural workers and stated India’s log standing commitment to human welfare.

PM Modi Receives FAO Agricola Medal in Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Agricola Medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations during his official visit to Italy.

The award recognizes the significant contributions in advancing agriculture, strengthening food systems and also promote the sustainable rural development.

This global honor also adds to the growing international recognition of India’s developmental initiatives in agriculture and food security.

Why PM Modi Was Honoured

The FAO has acknowledged the PM Modi’s leadership in transforming the India’s agricultural sector through sustainability-focused reforms.

Key focus areas includes the,

• Food security expansion
• Climate-resilient agriculture
• Rural empowerment
• Innovation-led farming
• Sustainable development initiatives

As the India’s large-scale farmer welfare program and agricultural modernization efforts have played a major role in this recognition.

PM Modi Dedicates Award to India’s Farmers

During the award ceremony, PM Modi said this honor belongs to millions of Indians connected with agriculture.

He dedicated the award to the,

• India’s farmers (Annadata)
• Livestock rearers
• Fish farmers
• Agricultural scientists
• Rural workers

He described this recognition as a tribute to the India’s commitment to ensuring food security and human welfare.

PM Modi on Agriculture and Indian Culture

PM Modi highlighted the deep connection between the agriculture and Indian civilization.

He also said agriculture in India is not merely an economic activity but it is a sacred relationship between humans and Mother Earth.

Referring to the traditional Indian values, he noted the,

• Land is regarded as ‘Maa’ (Mother)
• Farmers are called ‘Dharti Putra’ (sons of the soil)
• Agriculture remains central to the India’s cultural identity

About the FAO Agricola Medal

The FAO Agricola Medal is the prestigious honour awarded by the United Nations food agency.

It also recognizes exceptional contributions towards the,

• Agriculture development
• Food security
• Rural livelihoods
• Sustainable farming systems
• Global development cooperation