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Hans India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Yogi stresses on need to accelerate research, innovation in farming
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday underlined the urgent need to enhance research and innovation in the agriculture sector as he highlighted the state's rich natural resources and a robust network of agricultural institutions. Speaking at the 36th Foundation Day of the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research and a national seminar in Lucknow, the Chief Minister said, 'Nature and God have been kind to Uttar Pradesh -- we have vast fertile land, abundant water resources, and over 86 per cent of cultivable land is irrigated. Yet, our research outcomes and their implementation remain limited.' He pointed out that only 25-30 per cent of farmers in the state are currently able to apply scientific research effectively in their fields, which he described as a concerning statistic given the state's agricultural potential. 'With just 11 per cent of the country's agricultural land, Uttar Pradesh produces over 20 per cent of India's total foodgrain output. But I firmly believe that if we fully utilise our land, water, and research capabilities, we can triple our current productivity,' he said. Adityanath called for a focused and sustained push toward agricultural research and innovation to realise this potential. He reminded the audience, which included scientists and researchers, that 'nations that have invested in R&D have progressed the most -- whether it's in space science, IT, or atomic research.' He stressed that Uttar Pradesh has the capacity not only to feed the country but to contribute significantly to global food security, especially in sectors like horticulture and vegetables. Highlighting the mismatch between foreign solutions and local needs, he said, 'What works for Europe may not work for India. We need research tailored to our soil, climate and environment.' CM Adityanath said over 15 agricultural research institutions, along with 89 Agri Science centres and several state and central agricultural universities, are already working in the state, but the pace of progress must accelerate. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed country by 2047, the Chief Minister said, 'States must play their part. Uttar Pradesh must aim to become a USD 1 trillion economy, and we have set short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals accordingly.' He added that the state's Vision 2047 blueprint includes not just agriculture, but also improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and per capita income. He emphasized that public trust and participation will come only when short- and medium-term goals are also clearly articulated and achieved. The Chief Minister urged all state agricultural universities, research councils, and science centres to initiate concrete steps in research, development, and innovation aligned with the specific needs of the region. 'The time has come for Uttar Pradesh to lead the nation in agricultural advancement through science and strategy,' he said.
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
UPCAR Celebrates 36th Foundation Day with National Symposium on Vision 2047 Agriculture
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Research Council (UPCAR) celebrated its 36th Foundation Day with a high-profile National Symposium held at the Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ISRI), Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow. The event, co-hosted by UPCAR and ISRI, focused on laying a comprehensive roadmap for "Developed Agriculture–Developed Uttar Pradesh @ 2047." Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the chief guest, inaugurated the symposium and extended best wishes to UPCAR on its anniversary. He applauded the council's achievements over the past 35 years and emphasized the transformative potential of agriculture in Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting the state's contribution—producing 20% of the country's food grains on just 11% of its arable land—he called for tripling agricultural output through enhanced research outreach and advanced technology adoption. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of planning for the short, medium, and long term to achieve the Vision 2047 objectives. He cited the expansion of Centers of Excellence (including Israeli collaborations), climate-resilient farming methods, and improved seed quality as critical pillars. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi underscored the historic achievement of producing 725 lakh metric tonnes of food grains during the 2024–25 Kharif season. He highlighted initiatives like the Accelerated Maize Programme and cow-based natural farming projects. A five-member expert committee has been established to enhance the operational efficiency of UPCAR. Council President Captain Vikas Gupta welcomed dignitaries and advocated for statutory recognition of UPCAR to amplify its impact. The technical session, chaired by Chief Secretary Rabindra and co-chaired by Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG, ICAR, featured expert discussions on regional agricultural prospects, natural farming, FPO models, horticulture, and sustainable agriculture. Young scientists recognized for their outstanding work included Dr. Rajendra Kumar Yadav (Kanpur), Dr. Rahul Kumar Singh (Varanasi), and several scholars from Ayodhya, Meerut, and Gorakhpur. Additionally, five meritorious workers were honored, and UPCAR's latest literature was released. The event saw participation from state ministers, research scientists, university chancellors, and FPO representatives, reinforcing the state's commitment to agricultural advancement.
Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Need for accelerating research, innovation in agriculture: UP CM Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted agriculture as Uttar Pradesh's largest employment sector, supporting nearly three crore farmers. Adityanath was speaking at an event to mark the 36th Foundation Day of UPCAR (UP Council of Agricultural Research). He stressed that agriculture should drive prosperity, not migration, and called for greater adoption of innovation and research to transform the sector. He noted that the MSME sector follows agriculture in employment, engaging 1.65 crore people. He addressed a national seminar titled 'Developed Agriculture – Developed Uttar Pradesh @ 2047'. He also felicitated distinguished agricultural scientists, young innovators and Farmer Producer Organisations for their contributions to the sector. The CM reaffirmed the state's commitment to contribute to the nation's goal of becoming a $5-trillion economy by aiming to build a $1-trillion economy in Uttar Pradesh by 2029. He said, 'We have vast, fertile land and abundant water resources. UP might be the only region in the world where over 86 per cent of agricultural land is irrigated.' The state also has a strong network of agricultural institutions, including four state-run agricultural universities, with a fifth under development, as well as centrally run universities and over 15 premier agricultural research institutes, Adityanath pointed out. In addition, 89 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are actively working to disseminate knowledge and technologies to farmers. Despite these resources, the CM acknowledged a concerning gap: 'Only 25–30 per cent of farmers in the state are currently able to adopt and implement scientific research in their farming practices'. He called for bridging this gap to ensure that the benefits of research and innovation truly reach the grassroots. The CM highlighted that while Uttar Pradesh is home to 16 per cent of the country's population, it holds only 11 per cent of India's cultivable land. Remarkably, this land produces over 20 per cent of the nation's food grains. He added, 'The state holds immense potential in agriculture, horticulture, and vegetable production. To unlock this, there is a pressing need to accelerate research tailored to local climatic zones and natural ecosystems.' The CM noted that the state has formulated a Vision 2047 action plan, and stressed the need for clear short- and medium-term milestones — by 2027, 2029, and 2035 — to ensure visible progress. The CM also called on agricultural universities, research bodies, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras to play an active role in achieving these goals. The CM recalled the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in collaboration with Israel, where the training and dedication of Indian scientists complemented Israeli technical expertise. He questioned the limited expansion of such models and called for renewed efforts. 'If Israel can achieve this, why can't our agricultural universities replicate and expand it?' he asked. He lamented that farmers are still being forced to migrate due to a lack of progress in agriculture and stressed the urgency of reversing this trend. Addressing climate change challenges, he noted that while heavy rains were expected during this season, 15-16 districts of UP have received below-average rainfall, while some neighbouring states are experiencing excessive rainfall. 'How prepared are we to deal with such fluctuations?' he asked. Adityanath also pointed out that a delay of just one month in sowing, coupled with the use of old seed varieties, could result in a 30 per cent reduction in yield. He asked whether farmers had access to late-sowing seed varieties and whether they were properly trained and guided. 'If Krishi Vigyan Kendras, agricultural universities, and research centers don't offer timely and credible demonstrations, farmers won't be convinced,' he said. 'If they are still relying on outdated methods, it is because we have failed to connect them with modern techniques and information.'
Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Crafting Bharat - S2, powered by AWS Startups and an initiative by NewsReach, launches its eleventh episode with Amit Kaul, COO of Pharmarack
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 22: India's pharmatech sector is pivotal in building a Viksit Bharat, leading innovation in healthcare delivery, digital therapeutics, and modernized supply chains as the nation progresses toward its ambitious Vision 2047 goals for inclusive and tech-driven healthcare. The "Crafting Bharat - Season 2", powered by AWS Startups, an initiative by NewsReach, in association with VCCircle, and production partner - HT Smartcast, explores how startups are harnessing the power of the cloud to accelerate growth, optimize operations, and build solutions that will define the India of Tomorrow. This series is hosted by Gautam Srinivasan, famed for hosting a diverse range of TV and digital programs, currently consulting editor at CNBC (India), CNN-News18, Forbes India, and The Economic Times. In this episode, we spotlight Amit Kaul, COO of Pharmarack, who is transforming the fragmented value chain of chemists, distributors, and brands- and in the process taking India's $58 billion pharmaceuticals industry to new horizons. He shares insights about the pharmaceutical industry, building the largest B2B e-commerce platform and how AI-enabled efforts on AWS are helping them scale. In this series, explore inspiring startup stories that are shifting gears and sparking innovation across sectors, all contributing to India's transformation into a developed nation by 2047 in this captivating series. Edited Excerpts: Segment 1: Ignite Considering the sheer number of issues at play, what was the MVP idea for Pharmarack to start things off in its mission to digitise the trade channel? India's pharma sector is highly fragmented, with over 500 ERP systems creating supply chain and visibility challenges. To solve this, we built a lightweight ordering app that integrates with 200+ distributor ERPs, enabling real-time inventory access and direct ordering, reducing dependency on traditional ways of ordering, manual ordering via phone/chat, and driving early, impactful adoption. Give us a behind the scenes look at how Pharmarack built this momentum play in terms of organic growth for its product stack by resolving relevant customer pain points? The real breakthrough came from empowering retailers--the essential link in pharmaceutical sales--who previously relied on calls and handwritten notes and couldn't invest in technology. By giving them an intuitive ordering platform, we generated strong adoption pull, which in turn convinced distributors and manufacturers of its value in bridging their gap with retailers. Positioned at that critical point in the value chain, we now offer a comprehensive suite--Pharm Retail, PharmConnect 2.0, Trusales, and PharmScan that addresses challenges across the entire pharmaceutical distribution network. Segment 2: Launch Was your pure B2B play a blessing since it's easier to gauge market expansion possibilities in a B2B framework versus a B2C model? What makes Pharmarack a resilient business? Being a B2B provider in pharma distribution isn't easy--our customers are institutionalized businesses laser-focused on sales and ROI, and they won't hesitate to voice their needs. They only adopt tools that deliver tangible business value. At Pharmarack, we've deliberately built deep relationships with small retailers and distributors to truly understand their pain points and design solutions that address real-world challenges. With over a million retailers in the market, the opportunity is vast--but so are the demands on service, resilience, and industry expertise. Today, we boast one of the largest pharma catalogues--nearly 450,000 SKUs across 15,000 distributor catalogues, each mapped to unique product codes--and handle phenomenal order volumes. Our end-to-end integrations span retailers, distributors, and manufacturers, giving us a unique competitive edge in delivering seamless, high-value solutions. Sub-segment: Boost How have your AI-enabled efforts on AWS brought about consistency of the data catalogue throughout your pharma value chain? India's pharmaceutical landscape is highly fragmented, with distributors and retailers using diverse systems and inconsistent product names. Pharmarack brings structure to this complexity by combining advanced AI/ML capabilities with the power of AWS and Snowflake. At the core of this solution is our extensive product catalogue, housing over 450,000 medicines, each uniquely tagged for precise identification. This enables our system to instantly match user inputs to the correct SKU within milliseconds, ensuring a smooth, e-commerce-like experience for all users. Segment 3: Orbit What needs to be the top priority for India to reach those targets and increase its influence in the global pharma value chain? To reach India's goal of becoming the world's third-largest economy, the pharmaceutical sector must tackle several critical challenges. First, we need to overhaul supply chains for reliability and cost-efficiency. Second, we must enhance transparency and implement robust track-and-trace systems. Third, embracing GenAI and other cutting-edge technologies will drive innovation in this industry. Fourth, ramping up R & D investment and developing our patented drugs is essential. Addressing these five key areas will be vital for pharma--and for India's broader economic ambitions. PharmaTech is emerging as a powerful catalyst in transforming India's healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape. By integrating advanced technologies into drug discovery, manufacturing, and delivery, PharmaTech is driving greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility across the sector. This innovation-led growth is not only strengthening India's position in the global pharmaceutical arena but also playing a vital role in the country's broader mission to become a developed economy. Stay tuned to Crafting Bharat - Season 2 as we bring you these inspiring entrepreneurs for insightful and candid discussions with Gautam Srinivasan. Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Maharashtra Signs 3 Pacts With Finland To Boost Youth Startups, Research, Training
Last Updated: Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced agreements with Finland and three partners to boost innovation, providing global exposure, training, and opportunities In a significant move toward transforming Maharashtra into a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, the state's skill development, employment and innovation minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced a series of crucial pacts with Finland and three other international partners. Signed on Monday in Mumbai, these agreements are expected to provide Maharashtra's young entrepreneurs with global exposure and opportunities. The Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), operating under the skill development department, inked the pacts with the Government of Finland, Global Access to Talent from India (GATI), Magic Billion, and Charcos Enterprises. These aim to create better avenues for placements, research, investments, and high-end training for the state's youth. Dr Eva Nilsson, ambassador of Finland to India, attended the signing ceremony along with senior officials including additional chief secretary Manisha Verma, MSInS Additional CEO Aman Mittal, vice chancellor of Ratan Tata Skill University Apoorva Palkar, and director of the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training Madhavi Sardesai. Lodha highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to make India a developed nation by 2047, stressing on Maharashtra's leading role. 'These agreements reflect the power of public-private partnerships (PPP) in skilling and innovation. This is not just paperwork — it's a doorway for Maharashtra's youth to gain global knowledge, skills, and the confidence to build world-class startups," Lodha said. Under the agreements, both countries will work together to create more opportunities for startups, establish advanced training centres in Maharashtra using Finnish expertise, and jointly host startup summits, job fairs, and research exchange programmes. Special emphasis will be placed on technology transfer and industrial research, ensuring that startups can expand globally. Nilsson commended Maharashtra's proactive approach and expressed confidence in the partnership. 'This collaboration will create new opportunities for startups and enable stronger knowledge exchange," the ambassador said. Verma said this is a significant milestone in Maharashtra's 'Vision 2047'. 'Our startups will now have a chance to make a mark globally and inspire other entrepreneurs to dream big," the official said. Before the agreements were signed, a special workshop on 'Viksit Maharashtra Vision 2047' was conducted to outline how such global partnerships will help transform the state's economic landscape over the next two decades. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 03:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
