Addressing a webinar on the positive impact of Union Budget 2022 in the Agriculture sector, PM Narendra Modi stressed that artificial intelligence is going to completely change the trend related to agriculture and farming in the 21st century.
The increasing use of drones in farming is part of this change. “Drone technology will be available on a scale only when we promote agri-startups. In the last 3-4 years, more than 700 Agri Startups have been created in the country”, he added.
In an effort to boost smart agriculture, modern technology in agriculture and horticulture will be made available to the farmers. According to the prime minister, over 700 Agri startups have been formed in the last 3-to 4 years, and emerging technology will fuel expansion.
During the webinar on the positive impact of Union Budget 2022 in the Agriculture sector, the Prime Minister elaborated on the seven ways in which the Budget proposes to make agriculture modern and smart. It includes:
- Firstly, The target is to undertake natural farming on mission mode within 5 km on both the banks of the Ganges.
- Secondly, Modern technology in agriculture and horticulture will be made available to the farmers.
- Thirdly, Emphasis has been laid on strengthening Mission Oil Palm to reduce the import of edible oil.
- Fourthly, new logistics arrangements will be made through PM Gati-Shakti’s plan for the transportation of agricultural products.
- Fifth solution in the Budget is better organization of agri-waste management and increasing farmers’ income through waste to energy solutions.
- Sixthly, more than 1.5 lakh post offices will provide services like regular banking so that farmers are not troubled.
- Seventh, Agri research and education syllabus will be changed as per demands of modern times with regard to skill development and human resource development.
The Webinar was focused on ‘Smart Agriculture’- Strategies for implementation. Concerned Union Ministers, representatives of state governments, representatives from industry and academia and farmers through various Krishi Vigyan Kendras were present on the occasion.
Source: indiaai.gov.in
