PM Modi Conferred FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at Rome Headquarters
PM Narendra Modi received the FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, presented by Director-General Qu Dongyu — the first visit by an Indian Head of Government to FAO in 30 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Agricola Medal 2026 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. The award recognises his contributions to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development.
The ceremony was held at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, and the medal was presented by FAO Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu. The visit was significant because it was the first time in 30 years that an Indian Head of Government visited the FAO headquarters.
The FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that works to end hunger and improve agriculture and nutrition worldwide. It is headquartered in Rome.
For exam aspirants, the points to remember are the award (FAO Agricola Medal 2026), the venue (FAO headquarters, Rome), the presenter (Director-General Qu Dongyu), and that FAO is a UN agency focused on food and agriculture.
Key Points to Remember
- PM Modi conferred FAO Agricola Medal 2026
- Awarded at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy
- Presented by FAO Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu
- First visit by an Indian Head of Government to FAO in 30 years
- FAO is a UN agency for food security and agriculture, based in Rome
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (International Relations & Awards) and SSC/Banking exams (General Awareness — Awards and Honours).
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