Digital Kheti at Bharat Agriculture Conclave 2026: Can Data Drive the Future of Indian Farming?

New Delhi: Tomorrow’s farming decisions in India may rest less on instinct and more on insights from a smartphone. That is the idea behind “Digital Kheti: Bharat Dikhayega Raasta” (“Bharat will show the way”), a dedicated session at the Bharat Agriculture Conclave 2026 in the national capital.

The session explores how technology, data and digital platforms could transform India’s agricultural landscape. It focuses on the expanding role of digital tools in boosting farm productivity and enabling data-driven decisions, while also looking at how these solutions can open up better opportunities for farmers.

Key themes of the session

• Using digital solutions to raise farm productivity
• Data-backed decision-making in the field
• India’s digital initiatives for agriculture
• The promise of technology-led farming

Speakers will also discuss how innovation can strengthen the wider agricultural ecosystem, making farming more efficient, inclusive and future-ready.

Policy context

The session comes amid a sustained government push for digital agriculture. The Centre cleared the Digital Agriculture Mission on 2 September 2024 with a budget outlay of ₹2,817 crore, according to a Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare release cited by Outlook Business.

About the conference

Organised by the India Today Group’s Kisan Tak, the two-day event is being held at Bharat Mandapam on 11–12 November under the theme “Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat”. Nearly 2,000 farmers, policymakers, scientists, diplomats and industry representatives are expected to participate. The Union Agriculture Ministry and ICAR are supporting the event as collaborators, with Mahindra Tractors as presenting partner and Mahadhan Agritech as co-presenting partner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the plenary address at the closing session.