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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal 2026 on May 20, 2026, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy. The award was presented by FAO Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu in recognition of India's achievements in food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. The honour also acknowledged initiatives such as climate-resilient crop development, micro-irrigation through the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ program, and the use of digital technologies in agriculture. The event marked a historic occasion, as it was the first visit by an Indian Head of Government to FAO Headquarters in three decades.