Every Indian Field Will Soon Get Solar Power, Says PM Modi at Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026

Speaking at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 in Delhi, presented by Mahindra Tractors, PM Narendra Modi said India cannot become a developed nation without modernising agriculture and empowering farmers. He covered solar power for fields, Drone Didis, affordable fertilisers, natural farming and diesel prices, all issues that directly affect farmers.

What Farmers Can Expect Next

The PM’s address points to a continued push for solar power in fields, greater use of drones and natural farming. Farmers should look out for official announcements on how these plans will be rolled out on the ground.

Solar Power for Every Field

The PM said his government has been working to take solar power to every field in the country. He asked industries and other stakeholders to build the infrastructure needed for this. Citing the PM-KUSUM scheme, he said it is helping farmers move from being food providers to energy providers.

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

Drone Didis Get a Special Mention

Modi acknowledged the role of Drone Didis in modernising agriculture. He noted that they are using drones to spray pesticides and compost on crops. He appreciated the Namo Drone Didis for showing how modern technology can benefit rural communities through drone-based application of fertilisers and pesticides.

Farm Growth and Poverty Reduction

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

₹16 Lakh Crore Spent on Fertiliser Support

The PM said the government has spent ₹16 lakh crore over the last 12 years to keep fertilisers affordable for farmers. He added that this amount is higher than the annual budgets of several countries.

Push for Natural Farming

The PM warned farmers against the indiscriminate use of chemicals and questioned whether such practices harm the environment. He called for more 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 bearing a monthly burden of ₹14,000 crore to protect consumers from rising diesel prices amid the Iran-US conflict. According to him, the West Asia crisis called for a ₹50 per litre hike, but the government kept 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.