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India Showcases Agri-Tech Revolution at UN, Highlights Digital Innovation

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, highlighted the country's agricultural transformation at an FAO event on the sidelines of the STI Forum 2026. The presentation focused on using digital platforms, remote sensing, and mobile advisory services to provide farmers with timely information on weather, soil health, and crop management. India also emphasized climate-smart agriculture, including drought-resistant crops and precision farming, as well as inclusion through Digital Public Infrastructure. The event was part of the 11th annual STI Forum, which aligns with the upcoming High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Key Points: India's Agri-Tech Transformation Showcased at UN Event

  • India showcases agri-tech transformation at UN STI Forum
  • Focus on digital platforms, remote sensing, mobile advisory for farmers
  • Promotion of climate-smart agriculture and drought-resistant crops
  • Inclusion through Digital Public Infrastructure and innovation ecosystems
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India showcases agri-tech transformation at UN, stresses digital innovation

India highlights digital platforms, climate-smart agriculture, and innovation at UN's STI Forum 2026, stressing transformative agri-tech for farmers.

"Use of digital platforms, remote sensing, and mobile-based advisory services to provide farmers with timely information on weather, soil health, and crop management. - India's UN Mission"

New York, May 6

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Yojna Patel, on Wednesday highlighted the country's experience in agricultural transformation at an event focused on "Transformative & Equitable Agricultural Technology."

The event was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum).

In a post on X, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York said, "DPR Yojna Patel outlined the practical insights that India's experience in agricultural transformation offers at an event on 'Transformative & Equitable Agricultural Technology' organised by FAO on the sidelines of STI Forum 2026."

The post further highlighted key aspects of India's approach, including the use of digital platforms, remote sensing and mobile-based advisory services to provide farmers with timely information related to weather, soil health and crop management.

"Use of digital platforms, remote sensing, and mobile-based advisory services to provide farmers with timely information on weather, soil health, and crop management. Promotion of climate-smart agriculture, including drought-resistant crop varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and precision farming techniques. Inclusion through Digital Public Infrastructure. Fostering innovation ecosystems by encouraging collaboration between government, research institutions, start-ups and the private sector," it added.

The 11th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) was held from Wednesday, 6 May, to Thursday, 7 May 2026 in Conference Room 4 at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The forum has been convened by the President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Lok Bahadur Thapa, who appointed two co-chairs--Chola Milambo, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations and Gregor W Koessler, Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations.

As per its mandate, the forum is being organised by the UN Interagency Task Team on STI for the SDGs (IATT), convened by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), along with the 10-Member Group of high-level representatives appointed by the UN Secretary-General.

As in previous years, the theme of the STI Forum aligns closely with that of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), scheduled to be held from July 6 to July 15, 2026, under the auspices of ECOSOC.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, someone is talking about climate-smart agriculture! 🌾 Drought-resistant crops and efficient irrigation are lifelines for our country. But we also need to ensure these technologies reach the poorest farmers, not just the big corporates. Equity should be the core!
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Vikram M
Impressive that India is leading this conversation globally. Our Digital Public Infrastructure is truly a game-changer for agri extension. But why do I feel that the real problem isn't tech—it's how we educate farmers to use it? Need more field-level training and local language support. Also, stop calling everything "sustainable" without proof!
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Sarah B
As someone from the US who works in agri-development, I think India's approach is commendable. The public-private partnership model is smart. But I hope they also address issues like land fragmentation and market access—tech alone can't solve these structural problems. Good initiative, though! 🇮🇳👍
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Rohit P
Yaar, I'm happy that India is shining on global stage, but spare a thought for our real heroes—the farmers who still use oxen and wooden plows in many parts. This tech talk is great, but what about basic infrastructure like electricity for pumps and internet in villages? We are miles away from "precision farming" for most.
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Kavya N
Love how India is blending tradition with tech! Our ancestors had indigenous knowledge of soil and weather—now we're digitizing it. But please don't forget the small farmer who can't afford smartphones or data packs. Truly equitable tech means making it accessible to all, not just the rich. Let's walk the talk! 🌱📱

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