Maharashtra Leads the AI Revolution in Agriculture

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis invites global investors to collaborate on AI-driven agriculture solutions. The state is building an advanced agri-innovation ecosystem with diverse resources and digital infrastructure. Fadnavis emphasizes AI's potential to enhance food security, climate resilience, and farmer incomes while maintaining responsible data governance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-02-2026 13:24 IST | Created: 20-02-2026 13:24 IST
Maharashtra Leads the AI Revolution in Agriculture
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has extended an invitation to global investors to collaborate on artificial intelligence-driven solutions for agriculture, positioning his state as a global leader in agri-innovation ecosystems.

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra's diverse agro-climatic conditions, robust regulatory framework, and vibrant startup ecosystem as key factors enabling the state to present a compelling opportunity for investors.

He emphasized the broad potential of AI to enhance food security and climate resilience, noting Maharashtra's successful AI-powered advisory platform, MahaVISTAAR-AI, which already supports millions of farmers. The state plans to strengthen digital literacy and data governance, ensuring AI's responsible deployment at scale.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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