AgriTech Revolution: Transforming India’s Agriculture Aiming Viksit Bharat@2047

AbstractThe Indian government has created the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ agenda, which aims to transform India into a developed nation by 2047. One important aspect of this plan is the role of agriculture in India’s development strategy. This paper focuses on promoting an AgriTech Revolution to address several challenges faced by Indian agriculture, such as low productivity, limited financial resources, small landholdings, outdated techniques, and environmental damage. The plan outlines various government interventions in infrastructure, human potential, culture, economics, society, and ecology to achieve the goal. Strategies like modernizing agricultural markets, supporting agri-startups, encouraging organic farming, and empowering smallholders through cooperative projects are essential. There is a need for robust legislative frameworks to tackle structural challenges such as farmer debt, timely crop insurance schemes, and regional disparities in rural credit accessibility. Emphasis is given to increasing the interest of educated young people in farming and establishing a trend to boost rural economies, along with the challenges and benefits that come with it. The paper also stresses the importance of ecological sustainability and supports organic farming methods to enhance climate change resistance and support biodiversity conservation. It underscores the urgency to move towards agroecological principles to ensure food security, environmental sustainability, and inclusive rural development. By adhering to this roadmap, India can achieve its vision of a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable agricultural sector and contribute significantly to the overall goal of Viksit Bharat@2047.