Earth Summit 2025–26 to Boost Rural Innovation in India

The upcoming Earth Summit 2025–26, co-hosted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), will occur on December 5–6, 2025, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, will speak at the Summit along with Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendrabhai Patel.

Notable leaders attending the event also consist of Jitubhai Savjibhai Vaghani, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Gujarat; Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India; and Mr. Shaji K.V., Chairman, NABARD.

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The Gandhinagar edition, focused on “Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change,” seeks to unite policymakers, industry specialists, AgriTech and RuralTech innovators, cooperatives, women entrepreneurs, and community leaders. The Summit will examine how the incorporation of technology—together with robust collaborative structures—can speed up India’s transformation in rural areas.

Anticipating over 5,000 attendees, the two-day event will host 80 exhibitors, more than 30 knowledge sessions, over 200 participating cooperatives, 150+ AgriTech and RuralTech innovators, alongside numerous live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies. The event will showcase how digital technologies and tech-driven solutions can boost productivity, promote sustainable livelihoods, increase market accessibility, and foster inclusive development throughout rural India.