MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday invited global investors to partner in scaling artificial intelligence-driven solutions for agriculture while noting that his State is building one of the world’s most advanced agri-innovation ecosystems. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit here, he said Maharashtra has adopted an ecosystem-driven model built on openness and interoperability. “Maharashtra today presents one of the most compelling agri-innovation ecosystems globally,” he stated.

 

There is 150 lakh hectares of cultivated land, diverse agro climatic conditions, leading agriculture universities and AI research centers, a vibrant startup ecosystem, a clear regulatory framework and single window facilitation for investors, Fadnavis said. “We invite venture capital funds, impact investors, multilateral development banks, corporate innovation arms and philanthropic foundations to partner with us,” he stated. “And in this partnership, we envisage scaling AI advisory platforms, co-developing traceability DPI modules, investing in agri tech startups, supporting digital literacy, especially among women farmers, building capacity in the rural AI ecosystems,” he added. The Chief Minister noted that by choosing the State, the partners get a chance to invest in scalable solutions.