Governor Anandiben Patel stated that the recognition of farmers and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) is a clear sign of the ongoing transformation within India's agricultural sector. She made these remarks while presiding over the closing ceremony of a major international conference focused on futuristic farming.
A Three-Day Deep Dive into Future Farming
The event in question was the International Congress on Unlocking Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Driven Smart Agriculture for Viksit Bharat (AIRSAVBCON 2025). This significant gathering concluded on Thursday at Integral University in Lucknow.
Organized over three days, the congress was a collaborative effort between the Integral Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (IIAST) and the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR). Its core mission was to explore how cutting-edge technology can revolutionize Indian agriculture.
Celebrating the Human Element in Agriculture
A key highlight of the congress was the Integral Farmer's Award ceremony. Governor Patel emphasized that honouring farmers and the network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras is not merely symbolic. She framed it as a direct reflection of the profound changes taking place on the ground.
Her comments underscored a dual focus for modernizing the sector: embracing high-tech solutions like Artificial Intelligence and robotics, while simultaneously recognizing and empowering the traditional backbone of Indian agriculture—its farmers.
The Road to a Viksit Bharat Through Smart Farms
The theme of the congress, "Unlocking Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Driven Smart Agriculture for Viksit Bharat," points to a national vision. It aligns technological advancement in farming with the broader goal of building a developed India (Viksit Bharat).
Events like AIRSAVBCON 2025 serve as crucial platforms for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to converge. They facilitate the sharing of knowledge and strategies to make agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and profitable through smart technology integration.
The hosting of this international event in Lucknow also highlights Uttar Pradesh's growing role as a hub for agricultural innovation and discourse in the country.
