Alliance for Next-Gen Nourishment through Agriculture Modernization (ANNAM)
The Center of Excellence (CoE) in Agriculture at IIT Ropar, established under the visionary support of the Ministry of Education as part of the ₹990 Cr initiative to set up three CoEs in Agriculture, Healthcare, and Sustainable Cities, is a transformative step towards innovation and sustainability. With an allocation of ₹311 Cr, this CoE aims to revolutionize Agriculture by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary research.
The CoE focuses on driving advancements in sustainable agricultural practices, fostering R&D, and supporting technology-based solutions to address critical challenges in agriculture. This initiative is set to position IIT Ropar as a leader in creating impactful solutions that contribute to national and global agricultural innovation
Why AI in Agriculture ?
Increased Yield
Cost Efficiency
Sustainability
Real-Time Decision Making
Blooming Pollination
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ।
“Dhiyo yo nah Prachodayāt”
May the Sun illumine our intellects in the same way he sheds his effulgence
Honb’le Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education with Shri Sanjay Murthy, (Secretary, MoE) & Dr Sridhar Vembu (Founder & CEO), Zoho, handing over the plaque and Kalpavriksha to Prof. Rajeev Ahuja (Director, IIT Ropar) & ProfPushpendra P. Singh (Dean R&D, IIT Ropar)
A very important stride in India’s effort to become a leader in tech, innovation and AI. I am confident these COEs will benefit our Yuva Shakti and contribute towards making India a hub for futuristic growth. https://t.co/xsoYvmjwyv