U.S, May 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honor of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), dedicated the prestigious medal to the food providers of India.

The medal was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu at the historic FAO Plenary Hall in recognition of PM Modi's contribution to food security, agricultural development and farmer welfare, according to the organisation.

"I accept the FAO's 'Agricola Medal' with great humility. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the FAO for this honour. I dedicate this medal to the food providers of India," PM Modi said in a post on X.

"This is an honour for millions of Indian farmers, livestock keepers, fish farmers, agricultural s...