Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the prestigious ‘Agricola Medal’ awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to India’s farmers, livestock rearers, fishers, agricultural scientists and workers associated with the country’s agriculture sector.

PM Modi received the 2026 Agricola Medal, regarded as the FAO’s highest honour, during a ceremony held at the organisation’s headquarters in Rome. The award was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in recognition of the Prime Minister’s contribution to food security, agricultural development and farmer welfare.