Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel to Address Earth Summit 2025–26 in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar. The second edition of the Earth Summit 2025–26, jointly organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), is scheduled to be held on December 5–6, 2025, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar.

Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Government of India, will address the Summit. Other key dignitaries attending include:

• Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat

• Shri Jitubhai Savjibhai Vaghani, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Gujarat

• Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India

• Mr Shaji K.V., Chairman, NABARD

Theme and Focus of the Summit

The Gandhinagar edition, themed “Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change”, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, Agri-enterprises, women entrepreneurs, local communities, and technology start-ups.

The Summit will focus on:

• Integration of technology with cooperatives

• Digital tools, AgriTech, and RuralTech innovations to enhance productivity, sustainable livelihoods, and market linkages

• Inclusive and technology-driven rural development

• Showcasing cooperatives as a driving force in India’s rural growth

Event Highlights

• Expected footfall: 5,000+ participants

• Exhibitors: 80

• Knowledge sessions: 30+

• Participating cooperatives: 200+

• AgriTech and RuralTech innovators: 150+

• Live technology demonstrations

The Summit will facilitate meaningful dialogue and collaborations to unlock new avenues of growth across rural India.

Statements from NABARD and IAMAI Officials

Mr Manikumar S., Chief General Manager, NABARD, said:
“India’s rural economy is entering a decisive phase where technology, innovation and the cooperative network can together accelerate meaningful change. The Earth Summit provides a platform to bring all stakeholders together to shape an inclusive and resilient rural development roadmap.”

Mr Gaurav Chopra, Senior Vice President, IAMAI, said:
“Digital innovation integrated with the cooperative movement can reshape India’s rural economy. The Summit aims to build a rural development framework that is tech-driven, future-ready, and globally relevant.”

Next Steps

The three-city Earth Summit 2025–26 will conclude with a national-level event in New Delhi in February 2026, highlighting India’s roadmap for rural innovation and cooperative-led growth.