Utilizing innovation and technology to alter India’s agricultural sector in 2022

Ram Gopal Agarwal, Chairman and Founder of Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. in conversation with Srivalli Krishnan, Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

In India, the Agro Tech sector is thriving, particularly in the startup arena. With over 100 startups integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and digital technologies in agriculture, they are solving some of the fundamental concerns, such as optimizing the agriculture supply chain and developing early solutions to address fragmentation, notably in Indian markets.

“Technology, innovation, and research and development should all be part of India’s vision, but we must also ensure that we are supporting the farmer, who is the true producer and keeps us all fed at the end of the day. And we at Dhanuka want to achieve this goal through agricultural technology.”

Ram Gopal Agarwal is the Chairman and Founder of Dhanuka Agro Tech, a subsidiary of the Dhanuka group of companies. Who is a excellent example of how a person’s passion can help Indian agriculture! He’s a pioneer in the agriculture industry, ensuring that the private sector is a vital and important partner. He has extensive and vital experience in the agriculture industry for over 5 decades, having contributed significantly to the company’s growth and adding much-needed specialists and expertise in the area, notably in reshaping India’s agriculture sector in the future.

In The Economic Times exclusive Series of Conversations being hosted with the senior leadership of India Inc., he has shared his hopes for the future of agriculture in India, combining innovation and technology to bring this business into the realm of health and nutrition for India as well as the global market.

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