**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is organizing the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026 on May 28th–29th, 2026, at the NASC Complex, New Delhi. Chaired by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the event serves as a strategic platform to determine agricultural priorities, review Kharif preparedness, and identify actionable strategies for the upcoming season. Key focus areas include climate resilience, productivity enhancement, and strengthening coordination between the Centre and State Governments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Conference Objectives and Governance**
* **Leadership:** The conference is chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and attended by State Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from ICAR and the Ministry.
* **Strategic Direction:** The event aims to set the direction for the country’s agriculture sector through extensive discussions on Kharif season strategies.
* **Core Goals:** Focus is placed on achieving sustainable agriculture, enhancing productivity, and ensuring farmer prosperity.
**Thematic Deliberations**
* **Production and Self-Reliance:** Discussions center on "Atmanirbharta" (self-reliance), crop diversification, and growth in production, specifically regarding pulses and oilseeds.
* **Resilience and Sustainability:** High priority is given to climate-resilient agriculture, natural farming practices, and the "Khet Bachao" initiative.
* **Financial and Physical Infrastructure:** Themes include improving agricultural finance, strengthening infrastructure, and managing risks within the sector.
**Operational Focus and Innovation**
* **Digital Integration:** The conference emphasizes the promotion of digital agriculture and innovative agricultural practices.
* **Zonal Insights:** Deliberations will incorporate key learnings emerging from previous zonal consultations.
* **Outreach and Implementation:** Efforts focus on strengthening extension outreach and enhancing coordination between the Centre and States for effective program implementation.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments and Union Territories**
**Impact**
They are grouped for structured thematic discussions and experience sharing to review their specific preparedness for the Kharif season and exchange best practices.
**Action Required**
Collaborate with the Central Government to implement agricultural programs effectively and participate in group deliberations to identify actionable regional strategies.
**Ministry of Agriculture, ICAR, and Agricultural Scientists**
**Impact**
These stakeholders are tasked with providing technical expertise and determining the national priorities for agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
**Action Required**
Review outcomes from zonal consultations, present on critical issues relating to allied sectors, and develop frameworks for digital agriculture and risk management.
**Senior Government Officials (Central and State)**
**Impact**
They serve as the primary coordinators for multi-level action, ensuring that national strategies are translated into departmental priorities.
**Action Required**
Engage in extensive discussions to formulate coordinated action plans and oversee the strengthening of infrastructure and financing mechanisms.
Key Entities Referenced
National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026: A national platform for determining the direction, priorities, and preparedness strategies for the upcoming Kharif agricultural season, focusing on productivity and climate resilience.
Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare: The nodal department responsible for organizing the conference and coordinating agricultural policy and program implementation between the Central and State governments.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare who chaired the conference and outlined the vision for sustainable agriculture and farmer prosperity.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): The premier national organization for coordinating agricultural research and education, serving as a key scientific stakeholder in the conference deliberations.
NASC Complex, New Delhi: The central location and venue for the national-level deliberations between Central and State agricultural officials and scientists.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif
Campaign 2026 to be held at NASC Complex,
New Delhi on 28th –29th May 2026
Posted On: 27 MAY 2026 5:18PM by PIB Delhi
Under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj
Singh Chouhan, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’
Welfare is organizing the National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026 on 28th–29th
May 2026 at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.
The conference will be inaugurated by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan in the presence of State Agriculture Ministers, senior officers from the Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers’ Welfare, ICAR, States/UTs, etc. The programme includes thematic discussions, state-wise
participation, group deliberations and presentations on critical issues relating to agriculture and allied
sectors.
The National Kharif Campaign 2026 Conference is an important platform for determining the direction
and priorities of the country’s agriculture sector. During the next two days, extensive discussions will be
held with States, agricultural scientists, and departmental officials on various subjects. These discussions
will focus on Kharif preparedness, agricultural productivity, climate-resilient agriculture, natural farming,
pulses and oilseeds production, digital agriculture, agricultural finance, and risk management.
The two-day national conference aims to deliberate on strategies for the forthcoming Kharif season with a
focus on sustainable agriculture, enhanced productivity, climate resilience, infrastructure strengthening
and farmer prosperity. The conference will bring together senior officials from the Central Government,
State Governments, ICAR, agricultural institutions and other stakeholders to discuss key priorities and
coordinated action for the Kharif season.
The deliberations during the conference will be organized around the following major themes:
1. Atmanirbharta, Diversification and Production Growth
2. Sustainability and Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Khet Bachao
3. Infrastructure, Financing and Risk Management
State Governments and Union Territories have been grouped for structured thematic discussions and
experience sharing. The conference is expected to facilitate exchange of best practices, review
preparedness for the Kharif season and identify actionable strategies for improving agricultural
productivity and resilience across the country.
The conference will also focus on key learnings emerging from zonal consultations, promotion of
innovative agricultural practices, strengthening extension outreach and enhancing coordination between
the Centre and States for effective implementation of agricultural programmes.The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026 reflects the Government’s continued
commitment towards building a sustainable, resilient and farmer-centric agricultural ecosystem aligned
with the vision of a developed India and prosperous farmers.
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