Agri-Entrepreneurship in India: Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Growth

Vidyawati; Shaurya Pratap Singh; Swati Negi1

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Publication Date: 2025/01/06

Abstract: This study looks at how agri-entrepreneurship, which is fuelled by innovation and technology, is changing India’s agricultural sector to meet issues including resource inefficiency, market instability, and unpredictable weather. Since India’s economy is based primarily on agriculture, the study intends to examine new trends, pinpoint scaling issues, assess local and international models, and investigate potential future developments in agri-entrepreneurship. To assess the sector’s growth, the study reviews current literature, government papers, and case studies using a secondary data analysis methodology. Important conclusions emphasize how AgriTech firms, sustainable farming, and digital technology increase output and market accessibility. Successful initiatives like Apollo Agriculture in Kenya, Tulaa in Ghana, and DeHaat in India show how creative approaches are boosting the resilience and income of farmers. However, issues including inadequate funding, deficiencies in infrastructure and regulatory obstacles still exist. According to the study’s findings, agri-entrepreneurship may promote sustainable economic growth, improve food security, and establish India as a global leader in agricultural innovation by encouraging innovation, tackling systemic issues, and bolstering government support.

Keywords: Agri-entrepreneurship; Agricultural Innovation; AgriTech Startups; Sustainable Farming and Agricultural Resilience.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14603047

PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT24DEC1777.pdf

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