Published: 12 June 2026Press Information BureauInternational
BRICS Adopts 'Indore Declaration' on Agriculture under India's Chairship
The agriculture ministerial and senior officials' meetings of the BRICS nations, held at Indore, concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 'Indore Declaration'. Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the outcomes in a press conference, accompanied by Ministers of State Ramnath Thakur and Bhagirath Choudhary. The meetings, hosted under India's BRICS chairship led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saw participation of nearly 100 delegates, including around 60 foreign representatives from member and partner countries.
The Minister noted that BRICS countries represent nearly half of the world's population, hold about 42 percent of global agricultural land and contribute roughly 42 percent of the world's foodgrain production. The farmer-centric declaration records a shared commitment to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, agricultural trade, innovation, investment, climate-resilient farming and sustainable agricultural development.
Four new institutional initiatives were agreed upon: the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agro-Ecology and Regenerative Agriculture (India's node being the Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram); the BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture (to be coordinated by IIT Delhi); the Global Forum on Farmers' Rights in Seed Systems; and BRICS AgriN (Agro Inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network). The existing BRICS Agricultural Research Platform will be strengthened into a 'Knowledge to Action Hub' to take research from lab to land, while discussions on a BRICS Grain Exchange gained momentum. Special focus was placed on small and marginal farmers, women and youth.
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With reference to the BRICS 'Indore Declaration' on agriculture, consider the following statements:
1. BRICS countries together hold about 42 percent of the world's agricultural land.
2. The declaration was adopted at the BRICS agriculture meetings held in Beijing under China's chairship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation · Correct answer AStatement 1 is correct: BRICS nations hold about 42 percent of global agricultural land and contribute about 42 percent of world foodgrain production. Statement 2 is incorrect: the declaration was adopted at Indore (India), under India's BRICS chairship led by PM Narendra Modi, not at Beijing under China's chairship. Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Indore Declaration?
It is a farmer-centric joint declaration on agriculture adopted unanimously by BRICS nations at Indore, covering food security, nutrition, livelihoods, agricultural trade, innovation and climate-resilient farming.
Who chaired the BRICS agriculture meetings at Indore?
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired the meetings, held under India's BRICS chairship led by PM Narendra Modi.
What share of global agriculture do BRICS nations hold?
BRICS nations hold about 42 percent of global agricultural land and contribute roughly 42 percent of the world's foodgrain production, representing nearly half the world's population.
Which Indian institutions are linked to the new BRICS agriculture networks?
IIT Delhi will coordinate the BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture, while the Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram serves as India's node for the Agro-Ecology and Regenerative Agriculture network.
