Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) this Saturday, marking a significant occasion as it is the first time in 65 years that the event has been hosted in India. The conference, which is taking place at the National Agricultural Science Centre in Delhi, has drawn attention to India's proactive stance on global food security issues.

India's Role in Global Food Security

During his address, Prime Minister Modi expressed his pleasure that India is hosting the conference after such a lengthy interval and extended a warm welcome to the international delegates. He discussed India's key position as a food surplus nation and its active role in addressing global food security challenges. Modi highlighted the agricultural diversity within India, noting its planning around six distinct seasons and management across fifteen different agricultural climatic zones, each with unique agricultural practices. 

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