Agriculture is a priority sector for Telangana State. Estimated 5 million farmers with average land holding size of 2.77 acres (1.12 hectares) cultivate 40.53% of State’s geography i.e. 115 lakh acres (46.54 lakh hectares). The contribution of agriculture sector to the State’s GSDP was 14.6% in 2018-19 and it grew at an impressive rate of 20.9% in 2020-21. The state government envisions Telangana as a prototype state to bring a digital revolution in India’s Agri-sector. Expected outcomes of all of state’s Agritech projects are
1. Increased farm productivity
2. Resource sustainability,
3. Farmer tech and financial inclusivity, and
4. Increased efficiency of government subsidies & schemes.
The State leadership envisions digital transformation in agriculture sector to ultimately improve farmer’s income. It recognizes that emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Remote Sensing, Drones etc. can make a significant contribution in growth of the sector. Emerging technologies would add value to three crucial stakeholder groups – farmers, governance institutions and market players while creating macro level impact at the startup and agriculture ecosystem level. The flagship AgriTech project of the state, namely Saagu Baagu (translates to Agriculture Advancement) has a vision ‘To transform the state of agriculture by deploying emerging technologies in a scalable, inclusive and sustainable way.’
This discussion will focus on both the comprehensive approach taken by the Telangana Government: Concept Validation, Adoption, and Driving Growth; and on the budding AgriTech startup ecosystem in the state. The Prl. Secretary (Head), ITE&C Dept. of GoTS, shall focus on the overall AgriTech approach being adopted by the state. The Secretary (Head), Agriculture Dept. of GoTS, shall focus on select marquee projects in AgriTech and how the state’s machinery is being used to facilitate the growth and deployment of technology solutions. The Vice Chancellor (Head), State’s Agriculture University (PJTSAU), shall focus on how academia is venturing into new age technologies and is transferring the domain knowledge to build world class products and services. Finally, the Director of Emerging Technologies, ITE&C Dept. of GoTS, shall focus on the Telangana’s approach on building an Agriculture Data Exchange (ADEx) to unlock AI innovation by making government data available.
Subsequently, select start-ups shall discuss the innovation brewing in the state of Telangana. Thanos Technologies seeks to transform agriculture spraying with the use of drones. Nebulaa Innovations seeks to standardize the quality assaying of agriculture produce with the use of Artificial Intelligence. Kalgudi seeks to establish technology driven market linkages to ensure farmers receive better price for their agricultural produce. Krishitantra has developed a portable solution for rapid testing of soil nutrients.
Calendar » AgTech Ecosystem in Telangana State, India - Accelerating Emerging Technologies for Disruption
AgTech Ecosystem in Telangana State, India - Accelerating Emerging Technologies for Disruption
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Agriculture is a priority sector for Telangana State. Estimated 5 million farmers with average land holding size of 2.77 acres (1.12 hectares) cultivate 40.53% of State’s geography i.e. 115 lakh acres (46.54 lakh hectares). The contribution of agriculture sector to the State’s GSDP was 14.6% in 2018-19 and it grew at an impressive rate of 20.9% in 2020-21. The state government envisions Telangana as a prototype state to bring a digital revolution in India’s Agri-sector. Expected outcomes of all of state’s Agritech projects are
1. Increased farm productivity
2. Resource sustainability,
3. Farmer tech and financial inclusivity, and
4. Increased efficiency of government subsidies & schemes.
The State leadership envisions digital transformation in agriculture sector to ultimately improve farmer’s income. It recognizes that emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Remote Sensing, Drones etc. can make a significant contribution in growth of the sector. Emerging technologies would add value to three crucial stakeholder groups – farmers, governance institutions and market players while creating macro level impact at the startup and agriculture ecosystem level. The flagship AgriTech project of the state, namely Saagu Baagu (translates to Agriculture Advancement) has a vision ‘To transform the state of agriculture by deploying emerging technologies in a scalable, inclusive and sustainable way.’
This discussion will focus on both the comprehensive approach taken by the Telangana Government: Concept Validation, Adoption, and Driving Growth; and on the budding AgriTech startup ecosystem in the state. The Prl. Secretary (Head), ITE&C Dept. of GoTS, shall focus on the overall AgriTech approach being adopted by the state. The Secretary (Head), Agriculture Dept. of GoTS, shall focus on select marquee projects in AgriTech and how the state’s machinery is being used to facilitate the growth and deployment of technology solutions. The Vice Chancellor (Head), State’s Agriculture University (PJTSAU), shall focus on how academia is venturing into new age technologies and is transferring the domain knowledge to build world class products and services. Finally, the Director of Emerging Technologies, ITE&C Dept. of GoTS, shall focus on the Telangana’s approach on building an Agriculture Data Exchange (ADEx) to unlock AI innovation by making government data available.
Subsequently, select start-ups shall discuss the innovation brewing in the state of Telangana. Thanos Technologies seeks to transform agriculture spraying with the use of drones. Nebulaa Innovations seeks to standardize the quality assaying of agriculture produce with the use of Artificial Intelligence. Kalgudi seeks to establish technology driven market linkages to ensure farmers receive better price for their agricultural produce. Krishitantra has developed a portable solution for rapid testing of soil nutrients.