BRICS Indore Declaration: Member Nations Adopt Agreement on Agricultural Cooperation Under India’s Leadership

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-06-14 12:09:50 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS member nations adopted the 'Indore Declaration' to deepen cooperation in the agriculture sector.
• India will coordinate major initiatives, including a Global Forum on Farmers' Rights and the BRICS AGRIN Network.
• A Digital Agriculture Network was approved to promote AI and IoT in farming, coordinated by IIT Delhi.
• Members agreed to establish a BRICS Center of Excellence Network for agro-ecology and regenerative agriculture.
• Discussions continued on launching a 'BRICS Grain Exchange' to strengthen supply chains and trade.
• The declaration reaffirms commitment to food security, sustainable farming, and supporting smallholder farmers.
• Around 100 representatives, including 60 foreign delegates, participated in the five-day ministers' meeting.