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AI intervention and agri-startups to boost India’s agriculture economy (Dr. Jitendra Singh)
AI and Agri-Startups: Transforming India's Agricultural Economy
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 8 Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI generatedUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could lead to a substantial increase in India's agricultural economy.
He stated that Agri-Startups are essential for India's agricultural future, suggesting that the next startup revolution should originate from farms.
Dr. Singh spoke at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, stressing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders for technology adoption.
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