CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Announces Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 to Strengthen Agricultural Economy
Rajasthan had proposed the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 at JECC, Jaipur, but the official event page now says the proposed May 23-25 programme has been postponed until further notice. The meet is meant to connect farmers and livestock keepers with experts, scientists and technology specialists.
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- CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced GRAM 2026 on December 29, 2025, to be held as a three-day state-level programme in Rajasthan
- Official event page says thousands of farmers and livestock keepers from Rajasthan, plus experts, scientists and technical specialists from India and abroad, are expected to participate; the proposed May 23-25 programme at JECC, Jaipur is postponed until further notice
- Programme will include agriculture and animal husbandry exhibitions, B2G and B2B meetings, farmer-scientist interactions and buyer-seller meets
- Technical sessions will cover drone technology, modern farm machinery, water management and agricultural exports
- CM directed coordination among Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Cooperation and Irrigation departments
- Awareness chariots at gram panchayat level and district curtain-raiser workshops planned for grassroots outreach
GRAM 2026 is described by the official event page as a platform where thousands of farmers and livestock keepers from Rajasthan, along with agricultural experts, scientists and technical specialists from India and abroad, can participate. The official event page states that the proposed May 23-25 GRAM 2026 at JECC, Jaipur has been postponed until further notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 When and by whom was GRAM 2026 announced?
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 on December 29, 2025, as a flagship three-day state-level programme.
2 What is the expected participation at GRAM 2026?
GRAM 2026 is expected to bring together over 50,000 farmers from India and abroad, along with scientists, investors and policymakers.
3 Which departments will coordinate for GRAM 2026?
The CM directed close coordination among the Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Cooperation and Irrigation departments for successful implementation.
4 What technical areas will GRAM 2026 focus on?
Technical sessions at GRAM 2026 will cover drone technology, modern farm machinery, water management and agricultural exports, alongside exhibitions and buyer-seller meets.
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Q: Discuss the objectives of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 in strengthening the agricultural economy and promoting farmer-centric innovation.
Answer (50 words):
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed GRAM 2026 preparations on December 29, 2025. The official event page now says the proposed May 23-25 programme at JECC, Jaipur is postponed until further notice. GRAM 2026 is meant to connect thousands of farmers and livestock keepers with experts, scientists and technology specialists.
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