Mumbai: 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 in Gandhinagar. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will address the Summit, an official statement said.

Other distinguished attendees include Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat; Jitubhai Vaghani, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Gujarat; Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India; and Shaji K.V., Chairman, NABARD.

The two-day Gandhinagar edition, themed ‘Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change’, will convene industry leaders, policymakers, agri-enterprises, women entrepreneurs, local communities, and technology start-ups. With a strong emphasis on technology integration and cooperatives, the Summit will facilitate meaningful dialogues and collaborations on how digital tools, AgriTech and RuralTech innovations can unlock new avenues of growth across rural India. It will showcase how cutting-edge technologies can enhance productivity, create sustainable livelihoods, expand market linkages, and drive inclusive development across the rural economy. The Summit will also underscore the critical role of cooperatives in powering India’s rural growth engine.

According to the organisers, with an expected footfall of over 5,000, 80 exhibitors, 30+ knowledge sessions, 200+ participating cooperatives, 150+ AgriTech and RuralTech innovators, and multiple live technology demonstrations, the Gandhinagar Summit will spotlight technology-driven growth across India’s rural ecosystem.

The three-city Earth Summit 2025–26 is scheduled to conclude with a national-level event in New Delhi in February 2026. DeshGujarat