**Executive Summary**
The Government of India is launching a series of nationwide Regional Agriculture Conferences from April to May 2026 to enhance Centre-State coordination and agricultural reform. Led by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the initiative begins on April 7, 2026, in Jaipur, followed by sessions in Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, and Guwahati. These conferences aim to review the progress of key missions and formulate field-level strategies to increase farmer income and technology adoption.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Conference Schedule and Regional Coverage**
* **Western Region:** April 7, 2026, in Jaipur, covering Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa.
* **Northern Region:** April 17, 2026, in Lucknow, covering Delhi, Chandigarh, J&K, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
* **Eastern Region:** April 24, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, covering Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
* **Southern and North-Eastern Regions:** Scheduled for late May 2026 in Hyderabad and Guwahati.
**Core Objectives and Key Missions**
* Strengthen Centre-State synergy to ensure central schemes are implemented effectively according to local requirements.
* Focus on specific national missions: Aatmanirbhar Dalhan Mission, National Edible Oil Mission, Natural Farming Mission, and Digital Agriculture Mission.
* Identify implementation challenges and resolve them through collaborative, timely decision-making.
* Share and replicate successful state-level models in irrigation, fertilizer distribution, agri-stack development, and horticulture.
**Participatory Strategy**
* Create a platform for interactive dialogue between policymakers, scientists, and grassroots stakeholders.
* Incorporate field-level insights from progressive farmers and FPOs to ensure policy decisions are practical and responsive to market requirements.
* Promote transparency, accountability, and accelerated investment in the agricultural sector.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Agriculture Ministers and Officials**
**Impact**
They will have a structured platform to align regional needs with national policy and share successful local agricultural models for wider replication.
**Action Required**
Attend designated regional conferences to review scheme progress and collaborate on future planning and implementation strategies.
**Farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and Progressive Farmers**
**Impact**
These stakeholders gain a direct channel to provide feedback, ensuring that national policies are informed by grassroots realities and field-level challenges.
**Action Required**
Participate in interactive sessions to share experiences and suggestions that will inform future policy decisions.
**Scientists (ICAR/KVKs) and Research Institutions**
**Impact**
Scientists will play a critical role in uniting policy with science to accelerate innovation and sustainable rural development.
**Action Required**
Provide technical expertise and field insights to help resolve implementation challenges and drive technology adoption.
**Agri-startups and Private Sector Stakeholders**
**Impact**
The initiative opens opportunities for increased investment and the development of value chain management and digital agriculture solutions.
**Action Required**
Engage with government and research bodies to formulate forward-looking strategies and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.
**Financial Institutions (NABARD and Banks)**
**Impact**
These institutions are integrated into the policy dialogue to support the financial aspects of agricultural missions and infrastructure development.
**Action Required**
Participate in the conferences to align financial support and banking services with the implementation requirements of central agricultural schemes.
Key Entities Referenced
Regional Agriculture Conferences: A nationwide initiative comprising a series of region-wise conferences designed to strengthen Centre-State coordination and review the progress of agricultural schemes.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The primary central ministry responsible for launching the regional conferences and overseeing the reform agenda for the agriculture sector.
Digital Agriculture Mission: A key focus area of the conferences aimed at implementing technology-driven reforms, innovation, and agri-stack development in farming.
Aatmanirbhar Dalhan Mission: A strategic mission targeted for effective implementation and review during the conferences to achieve self-reliance in pulse production.
National Edible Oil Mission: A major focus scheme identified for collaborative decision-making and performance review to boost domestic edible oil production.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Centre–State Synergy Ushers in a New Era of
Agriculture; Reform Agenda to Resonate from
Jaipur
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Landmark Initiative to
Unite Policy, Science, and Field Experience on One Platform
Regional Agriculture Conferences Focused on Farmers’
Income, Technology, and Innovation to Begin from April 7:
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Nationwide Conference Series from Jaipur to Guwahati; Next
Stops in Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, and Hyderabad: Shri Shivraj
Singh Chouhan
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 4:36PM by PIB Delhi
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the leadership of Union Minister for
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Government of India is set to roll out a
comprehensive nationwide series of region-wise Regional Conferences during April–May 2026. These
conferences will serve as an important platform for structured dialogue, review, and future planning in the
agriculture sector. The initiative aims to bring together Union and State Agriculture Ministers, senior
officials, scientists, progressive farmers, farmer organisations, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs),
agri-startups, and private sector stakeholders to jointly review the progress of key schemes and formulate
forward-looking strategies based on field-level insights.
Conference Series: From Jaipur to Guwahati
Sharing details, Shri Chouhan informed that the first Zonal Conference for the Western Region will be
held on April 7, 2026, in Jaipur. Representatives from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat,
and Goa will participate. The conference will be attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma,
along with Agriculture Ministers and senior officials of the participating states.
The Northern Region Conference will be organised on April 17 in Lucknow, covering Delhi, Chandigarh,
Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
The Eastern Region Conference is scheduled for April 24 in Bhubaneswar, with participation from Bihar,
Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. The series will continue towards the end of May with conferences in
Hyderabad and Guwahati, focusing on the specific needs and opportunities of the Southern and North-Eastern regions.
Objective: Strengthening Implementation and Farmers’ Prosperity
Shri Chouhan stated that the primary objective of these Zonal Conferences is to further strengthen Centre–
State coordination and ensure effective implementation of central schemes in accordance with local
requirements, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Modi. Key focus areas will include the
Aatmanirbhar Dalhan Mission, National Edible Oil Mission, Natural Farming Mission, and the Digital
Agriculture Mission. The conferences will also facilitate identification of implementation challenges and
enable timely resolution through collaborative decision-making. In addition, successful models adopted by
states in areas such as irrigation, fertiliser distribution, agri-stack development, horticulture, and value
chain management will be shared to enable replication across regions.
Inclusive Participation and Forward Strategy
The conferences will witness participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including State Agriculture
Ministers, senior officials, scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), experts
from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), representatives from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) and banks, along with progressive farmers, FPOs, agri-startups, and private
enterprises. Interactive sessions will provide farmers with a direct platform to share their experiences and
suggestions, ensuring that policy decisions are informed by both grassroots realities and market
requirements. This participatory approach is expected to enhance transparency, accountability, and
effectiveness in implementation.
Expressing confidence in the initiative, Shri Chouhan said that these Zonal Conferences will accelerate
innovation, investment, and adoption of technology in agriculture, thereby contributing to higher farmer
incomes, improved productivity, and sustainable rural development. He further emphasised that
meaningful progress in agriculture can only be achieved through continuous engagement at the field level.
Since assuming office, Shri Chouhan has consistently undertaken visits across states, engaging directly
with farmers, scientists, and stakeholders to ensure that policies remain practical, responsive, and
outcome-oriented.
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