Murmu Inaugurates Agri-Food Women's Conference

New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday will inaugurate a three-day global conference on women in agri-food systems to be held in the national capital.

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi will also be present at the event, one of the organising institutes ICAR said in a statement.


With the theme "Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights", the event aligns with the UN-declared International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) 2026, spotlighting women's vital roles in agrifood systems.

The event, organised jointly by Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, (CGIAR), and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPV&FRA), expects a diverse gathering of over 700 participants.

The three-day event will focus on sharing inspiring success stories of women leaders and scientists; integrating gender-sensitive approaches into agricultural policies and institutions; examining entrepreneurship, financial models, and market linkages to strengthen women's roles in value chains besides deliberating on digital tools, climate-smart innovations, and women-friendly technologies designed to boost productivity and reduce drudgery.