May 20, 2026 11:55 PM
First Indian PM in 30 years to visit FAO headquarters, PM Modi receives Agricola Medal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred with the 2026 Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at its headquarters in Rome in recognition of his leadership in advancing food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. The award was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu during a ceremony held at the organisation’s headquarters. Receiving the honour, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the award to Indian farmers and the country’s agr...