Overview

• Dr Jitendra Singh urged a paradigm shift at the 96th ICAR AGM to embed cutting-edge technologies into Indian agriculture.
• He highlighted that all global agri-tech solutions are now available in India and that speed of adoption will determine economic gains.
• The minister emphasised the need to break mental and institutional silos to ensure that stakeholders recognise and deploy innovations.
• Instances such as the Lavender Revolution in Jammu and Kashmir demonstrate how satellite imaging and remote-controlled farming can spur startup growth.
• Biotech breakthroughs including pest-resistant cotton and radiation-based food preservation have enabled exports like mangoes to reach the United States.