On November 3, 2023, NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub unveiled the roadmap, "Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation," in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The launch event was attended by Gujarat's Chief Minister, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Minister of State Shri Rameshbhai Bhurabhai Katara, Minister Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, CEO of NITI Aayog Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Principal Advisor Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Anju Sharma, Programme Director Dr. Neelam Patel, and Distinguished Fellow Ms. Debjani Ghosh.
The roadmap outlines a vision to use technologies like climate-resilient seeds, digital twins, AI, and mechanisation to improve productivity and incomes across India's agriculture. It offers solutions for Aspiring, Transitioning, and Advanced farmers. It envisions agricultural resilience, rural prosperity, and global competitiveness in agri-tech innovation, contributing to Viksit Bharat by 2047.
According to Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Gujarat is positioned to lead India's agricultural transformation through initiatives like the Digital Crop Survey, Digital Agri Farm Registry, and the i-Khedut portal, and NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam emphasized the importance of customized technological solutions for diverse farmers.
The roadmap was developed with BCG, Google and CII and can be accessed at https://bit.ly/47oecKM.
The NITI Frontier Tech Hub is an action tank for Viksit Bharat, working with over 100 experts to develop 10-year thematic roadmaps spanning 20+ sectors to harness frontier technologies.
Key Entities Referenced
NITI Aayog: Government think tank that released the agricultural roadmap.
Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation: The roadmap outlining a strategic vision to harness frontier technologies to enhance agriculture.
Viksit Bharat: The long-term vision of a developed India by 2047, which the roadmap aims to contribute to.
Gujarat: The state where the roadmap was launched and which is positioned to lead India's agricultural transformation.
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NITI Aayog Unveils “Reimagining Agriculture: A
Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led
Transformation”
Posted On: 03 NOV 2025 4:01PM by PIB Delhi
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub unveiled a groundbreaking roadmap titled “Reimagining
Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation” in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today.
The launch event was graced by Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel; Shri
Rameshbhai Bhurabhai Katara, Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Cooperation,
Animal Husbandry and Cow Breeding, Government of Gujarat; Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, Minister of
Agriculture/Farmers Welfare/Cooperation/Animal Husbandry/Cow Breeding/Fisheries, Government
of Gujarat; Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Principal Advisor to
CM, Gujarat; Dr. Anju Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat; Dr. Neelam
Patel, Programme Director, NITI Aayog; Ms Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog;
distinguished representatives from industry, academia, and innovation ecosystems; and other eminent
dignitaries.
The roadmap outlines a strategic vision to harness frontier technologies, including climate resilient
seeds, digital twins, precision agriculture, agentic AI, and advanced mechanisation to enhance
productivity, sustainability, and incomes across India’s diverse agricultural landscape. By segmenting
farmers into three primary archetypes, i.e. Aspiring, Transitioning, and Advanced, the roadmap offers
tailored, actionable solutions sensitive to the varied challenges faced by smallholders to commercial
cultivators.
The roadmap highlights that with the right interventions, India can unlock new levels of agricultural
resilience, inclusive rural prosperity, and global competitiveness in agri-tech innovation, contributing
meaningfully towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, said, “Gujarat is uniquely positioned to lead
India’s agricultural transformation. Through initiatives such as the Digital Crop Survey, Digital Agri
Farm Registry, and the i-Khedut portal, we are building a seamless ecosystem that integrates
technology across every stage of farming. These innovations are helping our farmers combat crop
diseases, enhance productivity, and adopt next-generation seeds and tools that lower the cost of
cultivation. Digital integration is not just about improving efficiency; it is empowering our farmers.
Farmer sashaktikaran is essential for realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. By harnessing AI,
data, and precision technologies, we can ensure that every acre becomes more productive, every drop
of water more valuable, and every farmer more prosperous."Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, emphasised, “No two farmers in India are the same,
and technology must reflect that diversity. The real impact of frontier technologies will come from
how well we customize solutions—whether for a smallholder or a commercial cultivator; a farmer
growing staples or a horticulturist. This roadmap rightly emphasizes differentiated strategies for
aspiring, transitioning, and advanced farmers. If we design with empathy and deploy with precision,
technology can truly transform livelihoods, making agriculture more resilient, inclusive, and future-
ready.”
Ms. Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog, added, “Agriculture stands on the brink of a
profound technological renaissance. For decades, progress was measured in hectares and yields; the
next revolution will be measured in data, intelligence, and design. This is the new frontier—where
speed, scale, and smart integration will define success. The question is no longer whether we
transform, but how fast we can make every farmer a co-creator of this new future”
Developed in collaboration with knowledge partners – BCG, Google and CII -under the guidance of
experts from industry & academia, the roadmap launch witnessed enthusiastic participation from
stakeholders committed to shaping India’s agricultural future.
Access the Roadmap here: https://bit.ly/47oecKM
About NITI Frontier Tech Hub:
The NITI Frontier Tech Hub is an action tank for Viksit Bharat. Collaborating with over 100 experts
across government, industry, and academia, it is developing 10-year thematic roadmaps spanning 20+
sectors to harness frontier technologies for transformative, inclusive growth. The Hub drives
coordinated action today to build a prosperous, resilient, and technologically advanced India by 2047.
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