Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and India’s Digital Transformation

India’s electronics production increased nearly seven-fold, from ₹1.9 lakh crore (2014–15) to ₹13.11 lakh crore (2025–26), while electronics exports rose nearly eleven-fold to ₹4.24 lakh crore. Electronic goods are now India’s third-largest export category, supported by PLI, ECMS, India Semiconductor Mission and EMC 2.0. Under Semicon 1.0, 12 semiconductor units w

Smart Seed Coating Technology

Latest News Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, developed an innovative Smart Seed Coating Technology to improve seed germination, crop establishment, and climate resilience, especially in rainfed agriculture. About Smart Seed Coating Technology Smart Seed Coating Technology is an innovative biopol

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) was launched by the Government of India in 2014–15 under the framework of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The mission was conceived as a strategic intervention to address the growing challenges posed by climate variability and climate change to the agricultural sector. Its primary objective is to make Indian agri

Agricultural Engineering

India is an agrarian country where agriculture remains the backbone of the economy and a major source of livelihood for millions of people. However, Indian agriculture is increasingly facing serious challenges such as climate variability, declining natural resources, fragmented landholdings, labour shortages, and rising cultivation costs. In such a situation, agricultural engineering has emerged a

Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV)

The Union Budget 2026–27 has nearly doubled the allocation for the PM-KUSUM Scheme to ₹5,000 crore, signalling a strong push toward farmer-centric solarisation. In this context, Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV) is emerging as a crucial solution to balance energy expansion with food security. AgriPV resolves the “food vs fuel” conflict by enabling simultaneous farming and sola

AviSpray-10c

AvironiX Drones, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company, has recently announced the launch of AviSpray-10c, a next-generation agricultural spraying drone aimed at improving precision farming and reducing operational costs for Indian farmers. About AviSpray-10c The AviSpray-10c is a compact, backpack-sized agricultural spraying drone that is 53% smaller than most drones in the current ge

AgriEnIcs Programme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently announced the transfer of technology under the AgriEnIcs Programme. This marks a significant step in advancing technological integration in agriculture and environmental management in India, with the aim to enhance precision in these sectors. About the AgriEnIcs Programme The AgriEnIcs Programme is a national initiat

13th Edition of National Seed Congress (NSC)

13th Edition of National Seed Congress (NSC) The 13th edition of the National Seed Congress (NSC) recently took place, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and industry representatives for a three-day event aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector both in India and globally. The NSC serves as an important platform for discussing innovations in the seed industry, fostering collabora

Tur dal procurement portal

Cooperation ministry recently launched a portal through which farmers can sell tur dal to government procurement agencies at the minimum support price (MSP) or market price, whichever is higher. Govt. Procurement agencies - National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) or National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF).

Electronic soil

Context: Researchers have developed a new electronics soil that was found to increase the growth of barley seedlings by 50 per cent in a new study. News: A new eSoil, developed by the Electronic Plants group at Linköping University, enhances barley seedling growth by an average of 50% in hydroponic cultivation. The low-power bioelectronic scaffolding, called eSoil, is designed for