Archive · 1 Feb 2026
AgriWalk in Bengaluru highlights farmer empowerment
A big walk called AgriWalk happened in Bengaluru to help farmers.
The walk started near Cubbon Park and went through some important places in the city.
Lots of people, including kids, young people, and older adults, joined the walk.
The walk was to tell people about how farmers can make more money by adding value to their crops, like making jams or pickles, and selling them directly to markets.
The government wants to help farmers become entrepreneurs.
There will be a big fair later where farmers can learn about new machines and ways to sell their produce.
Bengaluru could become a big place for selling these value-added farm products.
AgriWalk event held in Bengaluru to empower farmers and highlight value addition in agriculture.
Nearly 4,000 participants joined the walk, which started at Cubbon Park and covered key city landmarks.
The event was organized as a pre-event to the upcoming International Trade Fair 2026.
Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy emphasized the shift from production to profitability in agriculture.
The upcoming three-day fair will connect farmers with technology, branding opportunities, and national markets.
- Who
- Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy and nearly 4,000 participants
- What
- AgriWalk event to empower farmers and highlight value addition in agriculture
- When
- February 1, with an upcoming event from February 6 to 8
- Where
- Cubbon Park, Bengaluru, and Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
- Why
- To create awareness about value addition, processing, branding, and sustainable agricultural practices to improve farmers' incomes
- Event Name
- AgriWalk
- Location
- Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
- Date
- February 1
- Participants
- Nearly 4,000
- Theme
- A Walk for Empowering Farmers
- Organizer
- Karnataka Agriculture Department
- Upcoming Event
- International Trade Fair 2026
- Focus Areas
- Value addition, processing, branding, sustainable practices