Foreign delegates at 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) have hailed India’s agricultural potential and its overall growth story. The 6-day event saw participation of distinguished international delegates who praised India’s agricultural achievements and innovations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the conference in New Delhi yesterday, which is being attended by delegates from 75 countries.

Hasmin, a delegate from Bangladesh, praised India’s standing in the global agricultural scenario, saying the country has been a leading producer of many agricultural items. She said, India’s diverse ecosystems and agricultural education infrastructure play a crucial role in its agricultural success. Kenyan delegate Dodo Makwal said, India is rapidly developing in agriculture, and the research being conducted here is commendable. He hailed India’s role in supplying food to other countries through its traditional agricultural growth.

Sobren, a Japanese delegate, praised India’s ability to produce and export a variety of agricultural products. She emphasised the importance of collaboration between India and other countries to leverage traditional systems and modern technologies. Addressing the conference, PM Modi said that India has emerged as a food surplus country with a robust agriculture sector. He said India is ready to share its experience to help solve the global problem of hunger and malnutrition amid the challenges posed by climate change.