Bhubaneswar- 22/01/2026 : Krushi Odisha-2026 inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, today at the Biju Patnaik Playground, Baramunda.
This initiative aims to revolutionize the state’s agricultural sector through innovation, market linkage, and sustainable practices said by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Singh Deo. Krushi Odisha provides scope for institutional interaction and partnership to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem said by ACS, Agriculture Dr Padhee.
Key Objectives of Krushi Odisha-2026 includes, Showcase of best products, practices, and emerging technologies that drive farm profitability. Develop understanding of various factors and interactions in the value chain management of agri‑commodities. And to initiate a platform for interface and linkage among market players, service providers, agri‑preneurs, and industry.
Two technical sessions for the farmers were held today on the topic Market Driven Speciality Rice Cultivation and Promoting Seedpreneurs Sustainable Seed Production. A MoA was signed in the inaugural session stating the launch of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Program. A Compendium on success stories on rice fallow management and a handbook on agricultural input recommendation for sustainable production and protection was unveiled by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and other dignitaries.
Today’s event featured demonstrations of cutting‑edge technologies like drones in agriculture, exhibitions of best farm practices, and networking opportunities for agri‑entrepreneurs and institutions to forge profitable partnerships.
Dignitaries include, ACS, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, VC OUAT, Dr Pravat Kumar Roul, DG ICRISAT, Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director Agriculture Shri Shubham Saxena, Director Horticulture Shri Kalunge Gorakh Waman, Director Soil Conservation &Watershed Management Shri Subrat Kumar Panda were attended the program. Later, Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the state level farm mechanization mela and exhibitions. Vote of thanks was delivered by the Director Agriculture and Food Production Shri Shubham Saxena.
