AI to Unlock Rs 70,000 Crore Annually for Indian Farmers, Says Minister
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says AI can unlock Rs 70,000 crore yearly for farmers via better advisories on inputs, pests, and markets.
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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says AI can unlock Rs 70,000 crore yearly for farmers via better advisories on inputs, pests, and markets.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights preservation of 246 indigenous livestock breeds as national heritage under Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
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