Kolkata, New Delhi, INDIA. New York, USA.
Business To Business, Shimla, 20th May, 2026: SK Chaudhari on Wednesday said India needs to increase food grain production to nearly 450 million tonnes by 2047 and make information and communication technology-driven agricultural efficiency a national priority.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Fertiliser Association of India’s four-day national training programme on ICT for smart fertiliser management in Kufri, Chaudhari said intelligent use of technology in agriculture and fertiliser management was no longer optional.
He noted that India would need to produce more than 400 million tonnes of food grains by 2030 and close to 450 million tonnes by 2047, when the country marks 100 years of independence.
The programme focused on the role of digital tools, data systems and smart fertiliser management in improving agricultural productivity and sustainability.