Hyderabad: The second edition of "Udyan Utsav 2026" was inaugurated at Rashtrapati Nilayam here on Saturday, highlighting sustainable agriculture, innovation and citizen participation.The festival was inaugurated by two progressive women farmers, Smt. Ch. Srujana and Smt. Kosi Reddy Lavanya Ramana Reddy, underscoring the growing role of women in Indian agriculture. Senior officials including Dr. Sagar Hanuman Singh, Director General, MANAGE; Shri Kumar Samresh, PRO, Rashtrapati Bhavan; Dr. K. Rajani Priya, President’s Secretariat; and Dr. Shalendra, Director, MANAGE were present.Organised in line with the President of India’s vision to transform President’s Estates into centres of public engagement and ecological awareness, the event is being hosted by Rashtrapati Nilayam with support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and MANAGE.

The nine-day festival features 50 thematic stalls and nearly 120 exhibitors, including the Green Knowledge Hub, Millet Mandi, Startup Hub, Eco Bazaar, and Farm-to-Enterprise Zone, connecting visitors directly with products from 59 Farmer Producer Organisations.The event is open to the public at free of cost from 10 am to 8 pm until January 11, and attracted large participation from students, farmers, and citizens on the opening day.