BRICS- Indore Declaration Marks New Chapter in Global Agriculture
The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting held in Indore, concluded on Friday with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Indore Declaration’, marking a significant milestone in global agricultural cooperation. The declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, agricultural trade and digital agriculture.
Interacting with the media in the presence of Union Ministers Ramnath Thakur and Bhagirath Choudhary, along with senior officials, Shri Chouhan said that both the Senior Officials’ Meeting and the Ministerial Meeting of the BRICS Agriculture Working Group concluded successfully. He informed that nearly 100 delegates participated in the meetings, including around 60 foreign representatives from BRICS member and partner countries, reflecting the depth of engagement and seriousness with which BRICS nations are addressing issues related to agriculture and food security.
Shri Chouhan noted that BRICS countries represent nearly half of the world’s population, possess around 42 per cent of global agricultural land, and contribute approximately 42 per cent of global foodgrain production. Consequently, the collective voice of BRICS has emerged as a powerful force on the global stage.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that following extensive consultations, the joint declaration was unanimously adopted and would henceforth be known as the “Indore Declaration”. He stated that the declaration places farmers at its core and records the shared commitment of BRICS countries to advance food security, nutrition, livelihoods, agricultural trade, innovation, investment, climate-resilient farming and sustainable agricultural development.
Shri Chouhan acknowledged the contributions of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Minister and his team, as well as various departments of the Government of India including Agriculture, External Affairs, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Commerce, Food Processing Industries and NITI Aayog. (UPDATED ON 13TH JUNE 2026)
