What is the Agriculture Vision 2047?

Think of it as a long-term blueprint to transform Indian agriculture into a modern, resilient and farmer-first sector by 2047—our centenary of independence. The vision goes beyond yields to include incomes, markets, climate resilience, and nutrition security.

In simple words: Better seeds + Smart water + Right price + Less risk = Prosperous farmers.

Reference reading: NITI Aayog (Official) • e-NAM

Key Strategies & Pillars

1) Productivity via Science & Tech

• Adopt high-yielding & climate-resilient varieties with strong seed systems.
• Use AI/IoT, remote sensing, drones for precision input and crop health.
• Digital advisory & open ag-data for timely, localized decisions.

2) Diversification for Risk & Nutrition

• Shift from monocropping to pulses, oilseeds, millets, horticulture.
• Region-specific crop planning aligned to water and soil profiles.

3) Post-Harvest & Value Addition

• Warehousing, cold-chain, processing clusters near production zones.
• Quality standards, branding, and export-grade packaging.

Pulses & Oilseeds Self-Sufficiency

Why it matters: India consumes more pulses and edible oils than we produce. The vision targets import reduction through domestic strength.

• Expand area under high-yield pulses & oilseeds; incentivize via MSP & assured procurement.
• Promote short-duration & drought-tolerant varieties for climate variability.
• Localized seed hubs, cluster demonstrations, and farmer training.
• Encourage intercropping (e.g., pulses in cotton/sugarcane belts).

Markets, FPOs & Farmer Incomes

• Stronger price discovery on e-NAM with assaying, grading, and logistics integration.
• Scale FPOs for inputs at wholesale rates and better bargaining power.
• Link to exports where comparative advantage exists.
• Promote contract farming with fair templates and risk-sharing.

Climate, Water & Soil Health

Smart Water Use

• Micro-irrigation, on-farm ponds, and scheduling via weather advisories.
• Shift water-intensive crops to suitable regions with voluntary incentives.

Soil & Carbon

• Soil testing + balanced fertilization + organic amendments.
• Encourage low-till, residue management, and carbon-smart practices.

Actionable Tips for Stakeholders

For Farmers

• Join your nearest FPO for inputs and marketing.
• Adopt at least one precision tool this season (soil sensor, drone service, or app advisory).
• Try one diversification move—pulses or oilseeds intercropping. NITI Aayog Agriculture Vision
• Build services around drone spraying, remote diagnostics, and marketing.
• Offer subscription bundles (advisory + inputs + buy-back).
• Targeted incentives for pulses/oilseeds clusters.
• Invest in storage, cold-chain, and rural logistics.
• Strengthen quality standards and export facilitation.

FAQs

Is this only about yields?

No. It covers income, resilience, markets, and sustainability—a 360° upgrade of the agri system.

Where can I track policy updates?

Follow NITI Aayog at https://www.niti.gov.in/ and your state agriculture department portals.

How do smallholders benefit?

Through FPOs, digital advisories, better storage/processing, and fairer market access on platforms like e-NAM (https://enam.gov.in/web/).