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Technology Meets Agriculture: UP’s New Innovation Hub in Meerut Targets Rural Empowerment

UP launches Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut featuring AI and IoT to empower farmers and drive rural development.
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Meerut, July 8, 2025 – Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and MoS Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub at SVPUAT, Meerut. They also launched the Agritech Startup & Technology Showcase. UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, IIT Ropar Director Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, SVPUAT VC Dr. K.K. Singh, and other dignitaries attended.

Villages, Farmers & Tech in Focus

Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated SVPUAT for aligning its curriculum with evolving farmer needs. He said, “The vision of a developed India is incomplete without developed villages and prosperous farmers.”

He noted the Centre for Excellence announced in the recent Union Budget. This centre ensures AI, machine learning, and data analytics reach the fields. He reminded that real tribute to Sardar Patel and Charan Singh lies in doubling farmers’ incomes. Pradhan also stressed natural farming and field-to-market tech deployment amid climate challenges.

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An Ecosystem for Precision Agriculture

Jayant Chaudhary called the Hub “a movement to empower our farmers as pioneers of precision agriculture.” He added the Hub is “more than a facility” and terms it a collaborative ecosystem. He emphasized,

“Technology is truly meaningful only when it stays rooted in the ground it seeks to uplift.”

The event featured a smart farm demonstration, startup exhibition of 20 agritech firms, farmer felicitation, and announcements on upcoming skilling schemes.

Academic Tie-up Enhances Innovation

An MoU between IIT Ropar and SVPUAT will foster agritech research and academic collaboration. The Hub is equipped with IoT sensors, smart irrigation, automation tools, and a real-time analytics platform. IIT Ropar contributed CPS Lab tech — IoT sensors, automation systems, cloud infrastructure — worth ₹75 lakh.

The Hub will host workshops and training sessions for farmers, rural youth, and stakeholders. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) will actively help in knowledge transfer and capacity-building across Uttar Pradesh.

A New Chapter for Rural Uttar Pradesh

This Agritech Innovation Hub marks a major milestone for UP. It will turn Mehrut into a precision agriculture hub, boost rural jobs, and link startups with local farmers. The initiative merges traditional farming and cutting-edge tech, aiming to empower every cultivable acre in the state.

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