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Dr Jitendra urges rapid adoption of Agri-tech to boost India's GDP
State Times
|July 08, 2025
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and ‘Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for a paradigm shift in the agriculture sector by embracing cutting-edge technology and fostering greater synergy among stakeholders, as he addressed the 96th Annual General Meeting of the ICAR Society at the NASC Complex in the capital.
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Speaking at the high-profile event chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored that every technology available globally is now accessible within India. "Tt is no longer about whether technology is available-it is about how fast we adopt it and integrate it into our agricultural ecosystem to add value to our economy,” he said.
The Minister stressed the importance of breaking mental and institutional silos, noting that many in the agriculture value chain are not just unaware of new technologies, but also unaware that they are unaware. “Technology in agriculture has progressed rapidly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership over the past 11 years. Yet, its full potential remains untapped at the ground level," he added.
This story is from the July 08, 2025 edition of State Times.
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