Digital Green Revolution: Reshaping India Agriculture Landscape with Digital Revolution

By Venkat Lakshminarasimha, Head of Solutions, India & Middle East, Dexian India

India is entering a transformative era known as the Digital Green Revolution, where technology meets tradition to revamp the agriculture sector. Building on the legacy of the 1960s Green Revolution, this movement leverages AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in farming. Agriculture, vital to India’s economy, makes up 27% of the GDP and supports over half the population. Today, India’s AgriTech industry, supported by projected investments of up to $35 billion by 2025, empowers small-scale farmers with innovative tools and resources, fostering equity across the sector.

The Role of Technology
The Digital Green Revolution utilizes advanced tools like drones, sensors, and mobile apps, enabling farmers to monitor crops, forecast weather, and make data-driven decisions. Precision agriculture, AI, and blockchain are revolutionizing crop management, resource optimization, and supply chain transparency, resulting in reduced waste, higher yields, and better pricing for farmers. Mobile technology enhances access to markets, financial services, and advisory resources, creating a unified ecosystem for sustainable and resilient farming.

Government and Industry Collaboration
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and government programs like Digital India and eNAM have been essential, promoting digital infrastructure and connecting farmers to the digital economy. Tech giants and AgriTech startups, including initiatives like Microsoft’s AI for Earth, collaborate with the government to deliver digital solutions, helping address climate challenges and support farmer livelihoods.

Looking Forward
As India adopts new technologies like 5G, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, the future of agriculture looks promising. These advancements enable real-time data sharing, automation, and precision, creating a more sustainable and resilient agricultural landscape. The Digital Green Revolution honors the past while pioneering a future where tech-driven farming fosters economic growth, environmental sustainability, and food security for India.

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