Overview

• Speaking in New Delhi, Nayab Singh Saini said India and Africa are working toward a future built on trust, technology and inclusive prosperity.
• He urged African partners to adopt Haryana’s farm practices—soil health, stubble management, water efficiency, agricultural education and the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal—to raise productivity and ensure timely payments.
• He reported that bilateral trade has grown from $25 billion in 2006 to more than $83 billion today and said India is among Africa’s top five trading partners.
• Industry leaders including R Mukundan and Vikramjit Singh Sahney called for targeted investment in post-harvest infrastructure, value chains, youth engagement and digital tools to deepen cooperation.
• Officials from Mauritius and Zimbabwe said India’s agricultural technology could help address climate pressures and resource limits, and Saini separately urged youth in Jodhpur to prioritize education and values.