Digitalization of Agriculture in India: Advocating for Doubling Farmers' Income

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the necessity for a more resilient, efficient, productive, lucrative, and sustainable agricultural sector. Consequently, the Government of India has prioritized the optimal utilization of advanced technologies to ensure uninterrupted food security and empower farmers by doubling their income. This paper delves into the digitization of Indian agriculture to add value to the farming community and expand opportunities for doubling farmers' income. It examines the application of various digital technologies aimed at increasing farm yield, enhancing farm-level decision-making, optimizing resource utilization, and ultimately boosting the incomes of smallholder farmers. Utilizing an analytical approach, this paper draws insights from a survey of literature, relying on secondary sources such as books, research articles, policy documents, reports from government and non-government organizations, online databases, and discussion papers. The paper advocates for policymakers to concentrate on doubling farmers' income across different stages of food production and the supply chain.