PK Mishra hails transformation of Gujarat's agricultural sector

Hailing Gujarat's transformation of agricultural sector over the past 25 years, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said on Wednesday said it has transitioned from a subsistencebased economy to a diversified and market-oriented one.

Addressing the foundation day of the Agro-Economic Research Centre (AERC) at Sardar Patel University, Mishra emphasised that Gujarat's agricultural success serves as a model for other states in the country.

He underscored the importance of sustainable agricultural practices for long-term productivity and environmental health.

He advocated for strategies such as soil testing, conservation tillage, and the adoption of advanced technologies like remote sensing, GPS, drones, and AI to optimise agricultural operations.

Additionally, he encouraged the use of renewable energy and bioenergy production from agricultural residues.