Rome, Italy, May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred the Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organization at a ceremony held at the organisation’s headquarters in Rome, recognising India’s contributions to agriculture, food security and rural development.
The medal was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu during the ceremony at the UN agency’s headquarters.
In a post on X, PM Modi said he was “honoured” to receive the Agricola Medal and dedicated the award to India’s “Annadatas,” describing it as recognition of the country’s continued focus on food security and sustainable development.
He said the honour reflects the hard work of farmers, livestock rearers, fisheries workers, agricultural scientists and innovators across the country.
“It is with great humility that I accepted the FAO Agricola Medal at a ceremony in the FAO Headquarters in Rome. My gratitude to the FAO. I dedicate this honour to India’s Annadatas… our food providers. It is a recognition of the hard work of our farmers, those associated with the world of livestock and fisheries, our agriculture scientists and innovators. It is also an acknowledgement of India’s unwavering commitment to human welfare, food security and sustainable development,” PM Modi said in his post.
In another post, he said, “Honoured to receive the FAO’s Agricola Medal. It reflects India’s unwavering commitment to food security, sustainable development and the hard work of those associated with our agriculture sector.”
Prime Minister Modi also met Qu Dongyu at the FAO headquarters, where the two leaders discussed agriculture and global food security issues.
“At the FAO Headquarters in Rome, met Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General of FAO. We discussed various topics relating to agriculture and food security. Also highlighted India’s efforts in these sectors,” PM Modi said in a separate post.
The Ministry of External Affairs also highlighted the recognition in a post on X, stating that the award acknowledges PM Modi’s leadership and policy initiatives that have strengthened agricultural productivity, improved food security and supported rural development in India.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the FAO Agricola Medal by Dr. Qu Dongyu, at ceremony at FAO Headquarters in Rome. The award is conferred in recognition of PM’s leadership and contributions, including landmark initiatives implemented in India enhancing agricultural productivity, strengthening food security and development of rural sector,” the MEA said.
The Agricola Medal is regarded as one of the FAO’s highest honours and is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions toward advancing global food and agriculture systems.
PM Modi is currently in Italy as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour after visiting the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. (ANI)
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