Mumbai: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will power India’s next agricultural revolution, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday, outlining a national roadmap that seeks to transform farming productivity, reduce risk, and unlock ₹70,000 crore in annual value for farmers. Addressing the inaugural session of the Global Conference on AI in…
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VBYLD 2026 Day 2: Youth Leadership & National Service in Focus
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India’s Mandis Must Go Digital for Farmer Prosperity
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