Siddharth Mehta praises the future of Digital Transformation in Agriculture Sector

Former director, Siddharth Mehta of Religare always stood up and support the digital transformation of India and this his major concern is the Agriculture sector’s digital transformation. One would fall behind in any modern scenario, regardless of context, in the age of digitization if one 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.

“In order to boost farm production and restructure agriculture as an economically viable component of the economy, India must transform its agricultural sector with Digitalization,” 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 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. 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.