- On May 20, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, the capital of Italy.
- This honor was conferred by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu during a ceremony held in the FAO Plenary Hall.
- This special distinction was bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi during his visit to Rome and is recognized as a significant acknowledgment of his contributions in the fields of agricultural transformation, food security, and rural development.
- The Agricola Medal is one of the highest honors conferred by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- This award is presented to global leaders who have made remarkable contributions in the areas of agricultural reform, food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
- According to the FAO, India has achieved significant milestones in the realms of farmers' economic empowerment, food distribution, and nutritional security—achievements for which Prime Minister Modi was conferred with this honor.
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