New Delhi, October 11, 2024: The India Digital Agri Conference 2024 was started today in the national capital.

Union Agriculture Secretary Dr Devesh Chaturvedi addressing the function emphasised that digital agriculture will play a pivotal role in transforming the agricultural landscape of India.
Co-organized by ICFA and IIT Ropar TIF, Chaturvedi was the chief guest at the event. He highlighted the importance of the Digital Agriculture Mission and emphasised the relevance of the mission in leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to modernize Indian agriculture.
The mission aims to empower farmers with real-time information and support systems, enabling better decision-making and boosting rural livelihoods, he added.
The event encompassed discussions to revolutionize traditional farming systems, which is essential to catalyze innovation by fostering the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and encouraging collaboration among farmers, tech developers, and researchers and promoting sustainable practices through digital tools and build climate-resilient agricultural systems.
The policy makers also discussed about facilitating policy dialogue among government representatives, researchers, and industry experts can align policy frameworks with technological advancements, creating a supportive environment.
Additionally, it laid a platform for enhancing market linkages via digital platforms that can streamline supply chains, boost market access, and improve smallholder farmers’ livelihoods.
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