Ahead of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma invited tech investors in Bengaluru, pitching Rajasthan as a 'living lab' for agritech companies. He highlighted the state's crop diversity and immense potential for artificial intelligence-based crop assessment. Currently, farmers in 24 districts receive daytime power, which will expand statewide by 2027.
“To modernize farming, the Chief Minister went to Bengaluru to invite tech companies to test their new farming gadgets (like drones and AI) in Rajasthan's diverse climate. He also promised that by next year, farmers in every single district will get electricity during the day to run their water pumps, saving them from working in the dark at night.”
Agriculture in Rajasthan
A 'Living Lab' is an open-innovation ecosystem where new technologies are tested in real-life settings. By positioning Rajasthan as such, the state invites tech firms to deploy unproven agritech in actual harsh desert or semi-arid conditions. This symbiotic relationship provides startups with vital real-world data while giving farmers early access to yield-boosting technologies.
Where did Rajasthan hold its major investor meet ahead of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026?
By which year has the Rajasthan government targeted providing daytime agricultural electricity to farmers across all districts?
Discuss the potential and challenges of developing Rajasthan as a 'living lab' for agricultural technology.
Directly linked to 'Agriculture in Rajasthan - Recent Trends and Tech Intervention' in RAS GS 2.
Expected interview inquiries focusing on administrative neutrality, policy implications, and practical field limits.
Critical syllabus indicator for upcoming cycles: To modernize farming, the Chief Minister went to Bengaluru to invite tech companies to test their new farming gadgets (like drones and AI) in Rajasthan's diverse climate. He also promised that by next year, farmers in every single district will get electricity during the day to run their water pumps, saving them from working in the dark at night.