11 April 2026, Bhopal
The three-day Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026, an exhibition-cum-training programme, was inaugurated today at Raisen, bringing together key stakeholders from across the agricultural sector.
The inaugural session was graced by Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence; Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; and Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Among other distinguished attendees were Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, and Shri Atish Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, along with several public representatives and senior officials from central and state governments.
The Mahotsav features approximately 350 stalls from national and international organisations and companies, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovations, and achievements in agriculture. Over the course of the event, 27 thematic panel discussions are being organised, focusing on enhancing farmers’ livelihoods through modern agricultural practices. Key areas of discussion include precision agriculture, crop residue management, farm mechanisation, integrated farming systems, and soil health management.
Live demonstrations, including integrated farming models and soil testing services, are also being conducted to provide hands-on learning experiences to farmers and stakeholders.
On the occasion, dignitaries also launched the e-FARM mobile application, developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal. The application offers smart, crop-specific fertilizer recommendations aimed at optimising yield and maintaining soil health. Currently, it supports major crops such as soybean, maize, rice, wheat, and chickpea at the farm level in Madhya Pradesh.
The Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026 serves as a significant platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and promotion of sustainable and technology-driven agriculture in the region.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal)
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