Nitin Gadkari Advocates Tech-Driven Growth For Agriculture At Deloitte India Summit 2024

At Deloitte India’s Government Summit 2024, Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the significance of leadership and entrepreneurship in driving national progress. Gadkari highlighted that while technology and resources are essential, it is leadership with a clear vision that truly transforms a nation. He stressed the need for greater attention to rural, tribal, and agricultural sectors, which have long been neglected due to an urban-centric focus in policy-making. Gadkari shared examples of agricultural innovation, including the use of Brazilian technology to enhance milk production in Indian cows, turning a once-struggling breed into a high milk-producing one. He also spoke about new agricultural technologies that could transform rural economies. By incorporating modern methods such as embryo transfer and natural agriculture, Gadkari envisions a socio-economic revolution, especially in the agricultural and tribal sectors. His address called for leveraging global technology to drive growth in sectors that contribute significantly to India's GDP, stressing the importance of rural development alongside urban progress.