Haryana–Kenya Agricultural Cooperation to Open New Avenues for Investment and Export- CM
13 November 2025, Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Nayab Singh Saini on late Wednesday evening chaired a key meeting to review the report of the Haryana delegation that recently visited Kenya. The meeting included a detailed discussion on potential areas of agricultural investment and global collaboration. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Mr. Shyam Singh Rana and Ganaur MLA Mr. Devender Kadyan were also remained present on this occasion.
The Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to accelerate practical cooperation in the agriculture sector with the Government of Kenya. He directed the preparation of a concrete proposal for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable Haryana’s farmers to undertake cultivation on nearly 1 lakh hectares of land in Kenya.
The Chief Minister noted that many agricultural products from Haryana are already being exported to Kenya, and future cooperation in production, processing, import-export, and investment should be further strengthened.
Mr. Nayab Singh Saini further directed the officers of Foreign Cooperation and the Agriculture departments to jointly prepare an action plan ensuring that farmers interested in overseas agricultural ventures receive comprehensive technical, horticultural, and agricultural assistance in a coordinated manner.
He emphasized that agricultural universities should also be involved as partner institutions to provide farmers with the required guidance and support.
The Chief Minister said that Kenya’s climate and soil conditions are favorable for Indian agriculture, allowing Haryana’s farmers to leverage their expertise abroad. He stated that this initiative would not only enhance Haryana’s global agricultural identity but also open up new economic opportunities for the state’s farmers.
The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government aims to make the state’s agriculture sector globally competitive. He added that the Kenya visit would open new international avenues for farmers, agricultural experts, and entrepreneurs of Haryana. He directed officers to translate the outcomes and understandings from the visit into a concrete action plan to ensure direct benefits to farmers.
During the meeting, Advisor to Chief Minister in the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Mr. Pawan Chaudhary, presented the report of the Kenya visit. He informed that during the visit, meaningful meetings were held in Nairobi with the International Institute of Agricultural Research, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). Discussions covered agricultural innovation, mechanization, climate change strategies, food processing, and export-import collaboration.
He further shared that both sides agreed to start exchange programs between agricultural universities and research institutions of India and Kenya to promote bilateral cooperation in new technologies, research, and training. In addition, discussions were held on expanding trade in agricultural products and investment opportunities in food processing.
Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice-Chancellor, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Prof. Vinod Kumar Verma, Chief Administrator, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Director General, Animal Husbandry, Dr. Prem Singh and farmers who were part of the Kenya visit and other senior officers also remained present during the meeting.
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