Krishi Kumbh 2018: PM Modi inaugurates farmers' conclave in Lucknow via video conferencing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Krishi Kumbh 2018 in Lucknow via video conferencing on Friday.

Israel and Japan are official partners of Krishi Kumbh 2018 that will continue for three days. While Japan would be represented by a deputy minister, Israel's ambassador to India Daniel Carmon would represent his country at this extravaganza. 

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Haryana and Jharkhand are the partner states for the mega farmers' conclave

Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh, senior officials of state and Central governments and other dignitaries would be present at the inaugural ceremony. The The Uttar Pradesh government is likely to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan for investments in the agricultural and allied sectors.

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to preside over the closing ceremony on October 28.