Siddharth Mehta
praises the future of
Digital Transformation
in Agriculture Sector
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Former director, Siddharth Mehta of Religare always stood up and support
digital transformation of India and this his major concern is Agriculture sector’s
digital transformation. One would fall behind in any modern scenario,
regardless of context, in the age of digitization if they were unable to keep up
with the pace of dynamic technology. The influence of modern technology such
as the internet, computers, equipment, automation, and cell phones on India's
agriculture industry cannot be ignored.
Blending everything with the swiftly moving flood of machines is becoming an
essential requirement. India has established itself as a significant producer of
numerous crops since gaining independence, making it not only a self-sufficient
food producer but also a source of surpluses for export to other nations. Our
nation ranks in the top two in the world for agricultural production, but we still
have a long way to go in terms of adopting cutting-edge methods to raise
productivity per hectare.
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“In order to boost farm production and restructure agriculture as an economically viable component of
the economy, India must transform its agricultural sector with Digitaization” says Siddharth Mehta,
Religare former director. Our country's population expansion is one of the factors that may be seen as
both beneficial and negative. As a result, the demand for resources and food would increase, while at
the same time we would be able to offer the rest of the world with trained labor. A sizeable section of
our people works in agriculture and allied industries as a source of income, and it is one of the
important sectors that makes up around 18% of our country's GDP.
Although practically every other sector of the Indian economy has experienced a surge in digital
growth, agriculture has lagged behind. All of the fundamental issues with our farmlands must be
addressed using emerging technology; doing so will help to double farmers' incomes and increase crop
yield. It is practically impossible for Indian agriculture to be scientifically changed in a year or less since
the country is so diverse; instead, it requires a long-term strategy with immediate priority areas that
will reach even the most remote regions of the country.
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The goal of increasing crop output per hectare must be balanced against the
need for sustainable farming practices. The ultimate goal of the country should
be to save water and maintain soil nutrients. Rapid agricultural expansion
necessitates intense work from the whole farming community, which will
progressively reduce our worldwide footprint in the form of exports. A number
of Agro-startups have also begun to make contributions toward creating a
sustainable ecosystem that will connect different parties involved in agriculture.
Drones are used in agricultural farmlands all over the world to accurately
inspect pest locations and spray agrochemicals with pinpoint accuracy, but
digital revolution in agriculture in India will be a lengthy and comprehensive
chapter.
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