Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025

Krishi 2047: Climate-Ready Farming, Future-Ready Bharat

Date : August 07, 2025 | Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

India’s agricultural sector is entering a critical phase, shaped by the realities of climate change, evolving global markets, digital disruption, and the aspirations of a new generation of farmers. As we look towards India@2047, the need to build a climate-resilient, sustainable, and future-ready agricultural ecosystem has never been more urgent.

The Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025, themed Krishi 2047: Climate-Ready Farming, Future-Ready Bharat, serves as a high-impact platform to encourage dialogue, share best practices, recognise innovations, and align diverse stakeholders behind the goal of transforming Indian agriculture for the coming decades.

Organised by Sustainability Matters, IndiAgri, and the National Farmers Empowerment Initiative, and supported by key partners, the Summit brings together thought leaders, policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, development organisations, corporates, and progressive farmers from across the country.

Building on the success of the 2024 National Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards and the momentum generated through regional policy dialogues in Bhopal, Chandigarh, and Nagpur, this year’s Summit amplifies actionable ideas, showcase scalable models, and inspire collaborative efforts across India’s vast agricultural ecosystem.

In addition to thought-provoking panel discussions, the Summit host the Sustainability Awards 2025, celebrating outstanding contributions by individuals, organisations, corporates, government bodies, innovators, and farmers who are leading the way in building a sustainable, inclusive, and climate-smart future for Indian agriculture.

A Confluence of Changemakers

With over 150 delegates and 30+ eminent speakers, the Summit served as a unique platform for cross-sectoral collaboration. Distinguished dignitaries gracing the event included:

Shri Ramdas Athawale
Shri Ramdas Athawale
Hon. Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha
Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha
Hon. Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
H.E. Mr. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega
H.E. Mr. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega
Ambassador of Brazil to India

Their presence underscored the growing global and national commitment to sustainable agricultural practices in India.

Honouring Excellence:
Awards Across the Agricultural Spectrum

The Summit proudly recognized 50+ trailblazers across 20 categories, spotlighting excellence in sustainable agriculture. From researchers to universities, agribusinesses to progressive farmers—the Awards celebrated those shaping the future of Indian agriculture.

Some of the Notable Winners Included

Felicitated Progressive Farmers from across India

Partners

Pan-India Participation

Awardees and participants hailed from across India, representing:

About Organisers

Sustainability Matters
A cross-sectoral platform driving impactful conversations, collaborations, and recognition in sustainability. Spanning agriculture, energy, water, mobility, urban development, and corporate responsibility, it unites policymakers, innovators, businesses, farmers, and civil society to shape a sustainable future.
IndiAgri
A digital platform dedicated to news, analysis, and discourse in Indian agriculture. IndiAgri seeks to connect diverse voices across the ecosystem and contribute to informed policymaking and practice.
GreyMatters Communications
A leading communications and public affairs consultancy offering services across government engagement, corporate communications, sustainability advisory, and CSR strategy. Established in 2010, GreyMatters builds credible visibility and reputation for brands and organisations.
www.thegreymatters.in