Spanning from 19th July to 25th July 2025, the outreach visits include interactive sessions with farmers, distribution of credit sanction letters, awareness drives focusing on financial inclusion, and promotion of government schemes tailored to the farming community. Through this Mega Outreach initiative, Bank of India aims to strengthen its bond with the agricultural sector, understand the evolving needs of farmers, and extend unwavering support through innovative and customized banking products and services.

The outreach program puts special emphasis on a wide range of agricultural and allied activities, including Kisan Credit Card (KCC) distribution and focused support for sectors such as SHG, dairy, poultry, fishery, and the financing of tractors and other agricultural implements. In addition, the Bank is facilitating credit for cold storage, Warehouse infrastructure and agro food processing units like Rice Mill, Pulse mill etc, aiming to promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance productivity, and encourage value addition across the farming sector.

The Bank’s programs during this period encompass seminars on digital banking, financial literacy camps, Agri clinics for agricultural finance, and special drives for enrolling beneficiaries under government-sponsored schemes such as Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Atmanirbhar Bharat Schemes and more.

Bank of India reaffirms its dedication to the nation’s farmers and pledges to continue its proactive role in supporting agricultural growth and rural prosperity.

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श्री चौहान ने कहा कि भारत और ब्राजील कृषि क्षेत्र में मिलकर अनेक स्तरों पर सहयोग कर सकते हैं—खासकर सोयाबीन के उत्पादन और प्रोसेसिंग, मैकेनाइजेशन, और बेहतर बीज विकास के क्षेत्रों में। उन्होंने इस दिशा में आईसीएआर (भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद) के साथ ब्राजील की रिसर्च एजेंसियों को मिलकर काम करने का सुझाव दिया।

सोया ऑइल इम्पोर्ट नहीं, भारत से निर्यात का लक्ष्य
श्री चौहान ने बताया कि भारत अभी ब्राजील से सोया तेल आयात करता है, लेकिन अब समय है कि हम मिलकर सोया प्रोसेसिंग प्लांट्स की स्थापना करें और भारत से भी निर्यात की संभावनाएं विकसित करें।

मैकेनाइजेशन और सिंचाई तकनीक से मिले नए आयाम
ब्राजील में खेती की पूरी प्रक्रिया 100% मैकेनाइज्ड है। चाहे कपास की कटाई हो या टमाटर की सिंचाई—हर कदम पर तकनीक का शानदार उपयोग हो रहा है। श्री चौहान ने बताया कि वहां एक मशीन के जरिए यूरिया और पानी का मिश्रण सीधे स्प्रिंकलर सिस्टम से पौधों तक पहुंचाया जाता है, जिससे कम पानी में अधिक उत्पादन संभव हो रहा है।

ब्राजील को भारत आने का न्योता
भारतीय कृषि को नई ऊंचाइयों पर ले जाने के लिए श्री चौहान ने ब्राजील के प्रतिनिधिमंडल को भारत आने और संयुक्त संभावनाएं तलाशने का आमंत्रण भी दिया। उन्होंने विश्वास जताया कि दोनों देश मिलकर तकनीकी सहयोग और व्यापारिक संबंधों को नई दिशा दे सकते हैं।

“वसुधैव कुटुंबकम” की भावना से कृषि सहयोग
शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने कहा, “प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी के नेतृत्व में भारत ने अपनी खाद्य सुरक्षा को सुनिश्चित किया है और अब हम दुनिया के कई देशों को एक्सपोर्ट भी कर रहे हैं। ब्राजील और भारत मिलकर वैश्विक खाद्य सुरक्षा में अहम भूमिका निभा सकते हैं।”

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These technological innovations include remarkable developments such as AI-enabled robotic apple harvesters, advanced image-based sorting and grading systems for fruits like mangoes, and sensor-based monitoring mechanisms that incorporate blockchain technology. Researchers have also developed Internet of Things (IoT)-based intelligent monitoring systems for cold storage, digital twin technologies for real-time fruit quality monitoring, and even specialized solutions like a Phase Change Material-based energy-efficient vending cart for fruits and vegetables.

Drone technology has emerged as a particularly promising agricultural innovation. These unmanned aerial vehicles offer multiple advantages, including increased operational efficiency, significant cost reductions, and optimized resource utilization. Drones enable precise fertilizer and pesticide application, conserve water through ultra-low volume spraying, and critically, reduce human exposure to hazardous agricultural chemicals. Moreover, their adoption has the potential to create both direct and indirect employment opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Recognizing the transformative potential of drone technology, the Government of India has launched several supportive initiatives. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is actively promoting drone adoption through the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM). This program provides financial assistance for drone demonstrations, supports individual drone ownership, and facilitates the establishment of Custom Hiring Centers that offer drone services to farmers on a rental basis.

A particularly innovative initiative is the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme, which specifically targets women’s empowerment in agriculture. With a substantial outlay of Rs. 1,261 crores for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26, the scheme provides central financial assistance covering 80% of drone costs, up to Rs. 8 lakhs per drone. The ambitious program aims to distribute 15,000 drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), with the first phase in 2024-25 targeting the distribution of drones to 3,090 SHGs. Lead Fertilizer Companies have already procured and distributed the first 500 drones, marking a promising start to this transformative initiative.

These comprehensive efforts underscore India’s commitment to agricultural modernization. By embracing cutting-edge technologies, investing in innovative solutions, and supporting grassroots entrepreneurship, particularly among women, the country is positioning its agricultural sector for enhanced productivity, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

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