As India Sets Its Sights on Becoming the World’s Larget Economy by 2047, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Ramdas Athawale Asserted that the nation’s growth story must rooted in the program of its farmers and the adoption of sustainable agriculture. Speaking at a National Conference in Delhi on Sustainable Agriculture, He Said That Keeping Farmers at the Center of Economic Transformation will be essential for realising the VIKSIT BHATSIT BHATSIT BHAT BHARAT BHEARATES Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale with Leaders and Experts at the inaugation of the 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025 in New Delhi
The 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025 Organized by Sustainability Matters and Indigri, and Supported by Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Godrej Agroovet, IPL BILOGICALS, SAMALLS Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), Brought Together An influential Cross-SECEHHOLDERS, Progressive Farmers, Progressive Farmes, Industry Leaders, Scientists, Development Practitioners and Senior Bureaucrats from across the country.
,A Strong Agricultural Base Will Ensure That India’s Economic Growth is Inclusive and Resilient.
Setting the tone for the deliberations, Dr Jayadev Sarangi, IAS (RETD), Former Secretary, Government of Delhi and Government of Goa, Noted That Agriculture Today is not just about food safe security but Strategy. ,Every investment we make in sustainable Agriculture Translates Into Greater National Stability and Global Compettivaness“He observed.
Such Investments, Speakers Pointed Out, Need a Robust Financial Backbone. India’s Agri-Credit Flow Crossed Rs. 20 Lakh Crore in FY2024, but much of it remains concentrated in short-term crop loans raather than long-term Climate -resilient infrastructure.
Manoj Kumar Dubey, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, said “The private and public sector must work in tandem to unlock capital for green and farmer-contentric innovations. Financing Climate-Smart Agriculture is an investment in India’s economy future,
Beyond Financing, Panellists Noted, Execution at the Grassroots often Determines the real impact of policies and programs. District Administrations have ben central to introducing innovations that not only address climate and resource challenges but also also diversify far farm incomes in regions dependent on traded
Highlighting the role of innovative crop diversification, MS Deepshikha, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate, FerozepurShared Her Experience from Ferozepur, Punjab. She said the district is boosting farmer welfare by promoting chilli cultivation between paddy and wheat cycles. ,This diversification has improved income, enhanced soil health, and reduced environmental stress“She noted. She was among Six IAS Officers Honoured for their District-Level Sustainable Initiatives, Ailongside Ravi Anand, IAS, IAS, Deputy Commissioner-Cum-DISTRICTRICTRICTRICTRICTRATE, Jamtara; IAS, District Collector, Karimnagar;
Such Local Interventions, Speakers observed, Work Best When Complemened by Strong Market Linkages and Rural Entrepreneurship, Enabling Farmers to Capture More Value Beyond the Farmgate.
Dr Rajendra Prasad, General Manager & Regional Head, Sidbi, Noted That While Sidbi’s primary mandate is to support msmes, it also have also an important role in entrepregging Industries, Including Agriculture. ,As a Financing Institution, We are Leveraging Resources from International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Partners to Fund Mitigation Projects that Address Climate and Sustainability Challenges. I invite all institutions work in this space to collaborate with us so that togener we can channelise these resources towards achieving the government’s viksit Krishna. We believe the time for action is now“He said.
Dr Vimala Prakash, Head of the Technology Innovation Center at IPL BIOLOGICALS LIMITED, Added that Science-Led Innovation is Bridging The Gap Between Farm Needs and Sustainable outsable out. ,Biologicals, Precision Tools, And Data-Driven Practices Can Transform Indian Agriculture Into a Global Benchmark“She said.
Siba P Mohanty, Managing Director, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), Stressed on the Role of Responsible Input Management and Water Stewardship in Securing the Future of Indian agency of Indian agency of Indian agency of. ,Innovations like Zero Liquid discharge systems, Efficient Nutrient Management, and Training in Water-Smart Practices Show How Environmental Responsibility and Economic Growth Can Go Hand in Hand. The future of climate-resilient Agriculture lies in Blending Technology with Strong Farmer Engagement“He said.
,This summit is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra’s Vision of a Viksit Bharat, Where Agriculture is not a constraint but a catalyst for sustainable growth“Said Dr Navneet Anand, Executive Director of Sustainability Matters.
,Under the banner of krishna 2047, our aim is to document what’s work on the ground and build a platform for dialogue, reconstrance, and policy linkages that can take these“Anand said.
The Awards Ceremony Recognized Examplary Work Across Multiple Categories, Celebrating Achievers Such as Godrej Agrovet; IPL biologicals; Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL); Seedworks International Limited; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabor, Bhagalpur; Love Kumar, District Agriculture Officer & District Horticulture Officer, Jamtara; Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Bhagalpur; Agri Entrepreneur Growth Foundation; Dhaksha; And the federation of seed industry of India.
