Adoption of Ancient Techniques for Contemporary Crop Cultivation in Viksit Bharat 2047

Iron plows, sophisticated irrigation systems (reservoirs, canals), early crop domestication (wheat, barley) around 9000 BCE, and sustainable farming methods including crop rotation and organic fertilizers (cow dung, ash) were all features of ancient India's advanced agricultural technology. Utilizing winnowing fans, sickles, sieves, and bullock-drawn plows, farmers developed terraced farming and mixed cropping while incorporating Ayurvedic soil health expertise. Increasing the gross domestic product (GDP), ensuring food security, creating rural jobs, and improving farmer income are the primary goals of India's "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) vision by the year 2047. This transformation will be accomplished primarily through the adoption of technology (such as artificial intelligence, drones, and sensors), climate resilience, value chain development, and the empowerment of small farmers. Agriculture will be transformed into a sustainable and modern sector that is essential for overall national growth. This strategy is detailed in key PDF publications from NITI Aayog, ICRIER, and other organizations, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability as some of the driving forces. The agricultural sector and adjacent businesses in India have been seeing remarkable growth. In the period between 2024 and 2025, it is projected that the agricultural sector will see growth of 3.8%, which will serve as evidence of the industry's ability to assist India in its remarkable journey towards Viksit Bharat. In the year 2047, it is anticipated that the food processing industry will reach a value of two trillion dollars, with agriculture and food processing exports amounting to seven hundred billion dollars.