Every Field in India Will Soon Have Solar Power, Says PM Modi at Bharat Agriculture Conference

At the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 in Delhi, presented by Mahindra Tractors, PM Narendra Modi said India cannot become developed without modernising farming and empowering farmers. From solar power in every field to Drone Didis, affordable fertilisers, natural farming and diesel prices, he spoke on issues that matter directly to farmers.

What Farmers Can Expect Next

The PM’s speech signals a continued push for solar power in fields, wider use of drones, and natural farming. Farmers should watch for official announcements on how these plans will reach the ground.

Solar Power for Every Field

The PM said his government has been working to bring solar power to every field in the country. He urged industries and other stakeholders to build the infrastructure needed to make this happen. Referring to the PM-KUSUM scheme, he said it is turning farmers from food providers into energy providers.

As solar power reaches more farms, it could also be used to charge electric tractors, which may help reduce diesel use and air pollution.

Drone Didis Get a Special Mention

Modi recognised the role of Drone Didis in modernising agriculture. He noted that they use drones to spray pesticides and compost on crops. He praised the Namo Drone Didis for showing how advanced technology can benefit rural communities through drone-based fertiliser and pesticide application.

Farm Growth and Poverty Reduction

He said India’s agricultural growth rate has stayed above 4 per cent over the past decade, a pace the sector had not sustained since Independence. The PM cited a World Bank study to claim that 50 crore Indians have moved out of poverty in the past 12-13 years, with a significant decline in rural areas.

₹16 Lakh Crore Spent on Fertiliser Support

To keep fertilisers affordable for farmers, the government has spent ₹16 lakh crore over the past 12 years, the PM said. He added that this is more than the annual budgets of several countries.

Push for Natural Farming

The PM cautioned farmers against indiscriminate use of chemicals and asked whether such practices harm the environment. He called for greater awareness and urged farmers to adopt natural farming methods to protect soil health and “Mother Earth”.

Government Absorbing the Diesel Price Shock

Modi said the government is absorbing a monthly burden of ₹14,000 crore to shield consumers from rising diesel prices amid the Iran-US conflict. According to him, the West Asia crisis warranted a hike of ₹50 per litre, but the government limited the increase to ₹7.

About the Event

The two-day conference at Bharat Mandapam, organised by the India Today Group, brought together more than 2,000 farmers, policymakers, industry representatives and global experts.

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