Agartala, March 02, 2026: Executive Director of Heritage Foods and Trustee of NTR Memorial Trust, Brahmani Nara highlighted the transformative role of women farmers in shaping the future of Indian agriculture, recalling a powerful interaction at the Agri & Commodity Summit 2026.

Sharing her experience, Brahmani Nara described meeting Aruna Debbarma, a Lakhpati Didi from Tripura associated with the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission, as one of the most meaningful moments of the summit.

“Women farmers like Aruna are not waiting for change. They are building it, quietly and consistently, often without the recognition they deserve,” Nara said. “She has built a livelihood on her own terms and carries it with a quiet confidence that is genuinely inspiring. She is exactly who we should be talking about when we talk about the future of Indian agriculture.”

Emphasising Heritage Foods’ grassroots engagement, she noted that the company works closely with women farmers across its network every day.

“At Heritage Foods, this is personal for us. We see firsthand what determination and resilience look like up close. Meeting Aruna was a reminder of why that work matters and why we cannot afford to slow down,” she said.

Nara also underlined the importance of discussions that move beyond policy frameworks to real-life impact.

“I am grateful to be part of a conversation that went beyond policy and got to the heart of what actually matters, and grateful to Aruna for taking a moment with me,” she added.

The interaction, she said, reinforced the critical role rural women play in building a resilient and inclusive agricultural economy.