Sustainable Agriculture & Agri-Tech

Sustainable agriculture and agri-tech focus on enhancing farm productivity, resource efficiency, climate resilience, and farmers’ incomes through technology-driven, environmentally responsible, and economically viable agricultural practices essential for India’s long-term food security.

Key Beneficiaries

  • Small and marginal farmers
  • Tenant farmers and women farmers
  • Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
  • Agri-startups and rural entrepreneurs
  • Rainfed and climate-vulnerable farming regions

Recent Developments

  • National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): Formally launched as a standalone scheme (2024–2025) with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore to bring 7.5 lakh hectares under chemical-free farming.
  • Digital Agriculture Mission: A significant ₹20,000 crore investment was announced to integrate AI, blockchain, and remote sensing for real-time crop monitoring.
  • AgriSURE ....
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