Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address stakeholders on Friday in a series of webinars themed ‘Agriculture and Rural Transformation.’ This comes hot on the heels of the Union Budget 2026-27, which places unprecedented emphasis on elevating agriculture through technology and high-value produce.
Organized across eight sessions spanning farming, animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries, and rural enterprises, the webinars aim to dissect budget allocations and implementation roadmaps. PMO sources revealed the Prime Minister’s direct involvement to guide these vital conversations.
Spotlight falls on premium crops such as cashews, coconuts, sandalwood, agarwood, almonds, walnuts, and pine. The agenda includes leveraging AI-powered digital tools and expanding market frontiers via India Expansion.
Key topics range from attracting private capital into livestock sectors, developing inland water bodies like Amrit Sarovars for fish farming, fortifying coastal supply chains, to empowering rural women via SHE-Marts for product marketing. These align with Sitharaman’s vision for modern, income-centric agriculture.
Budget provisions earmark Rs 1.62 lakh crore for the sector—a 7% jump from last year’s Rs 1.51 lakh crore revised figure. Expenditure has ballooned from under Rs 22,000 crore a decade ago, signaling robust support.
Targeted interventions promote coconuts in coastal states, agarwood in the Northeast, and nuts in hills. The coconut incentive plan will rejuvenate plantations, benefiting millions dependent on the crop. Sitharaman stressed productivity hikes and entrepreneurial drives to double farmer incomes.
As PM Modi speaks, expect clarion calls for collaboration between government, industry, and farmers. This webinar series could mark a turning point, propelling India toward agri-led rural resurgence.