Technology Can Double Farmers’ Income, Says Telangana Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan at Earth Summit 2025
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Jayesh Ranjan highlights how technology can double farmers’ income at Earth Summit 2025, Hyderabad.
Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary (Chief Minister’s Office, SPEED, Investment & Industry Cell), Government of Telangana, said that technology has the potential to double farmers’ income—especially for those cultivating rice, maize and cotton.
Speaking at the Earth Summit 2025–26, Ranjan said the State has identified over 80 agriculture technologies that can support farmers at different stages of crop production. These technologies are currently being tested on the fields of agricultural universities.
Ranjan was in conversation with Dr. Subho Ray, President of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), during a session titled “Strategic Innovation Corridors: Building High-Impact Digital and Industrial Growth Pathways for Rural India.”
“Telangana has shown how government can support startups”
Highlighting the State’s strong innovation ecosystem, Ranjan said Hyderabad hosts more than two dozen innovation centres that actively promote AgriTech.
“We have invested hundreds of crores in building institutions and bringing in the best talent. NABARD has also been a major supporter of our startup initiatives,” he said.
Telangana Rising Vision 2047 to launch on December 9
Ranjan also spoke about his flagship project, Telangana Rising Vision 2047—a comprehensive 120-page roadmap outlining initiatives for farmers, women and youth. The document will be released on December 9, marking two years of the current government.
When asked about attracting private investment, Ranjan said the Vision 2047 document would play a key role in drawing long-term capital to the State.
Earth Summit 2025–26: Hyderabad edition concludes
The three-city Earth Summit 2025–26—jointly organised by NABARD and IAMAI—brought together policymakers, innovators, digital platforms, startups and financial institutions to reimagine the future of rural India.
The Hyderabad edition, held at HITEX on November 20–21, witnessed:
- 2,000+ attendees
- 80+ speakers and panelists
- 50+ exhibitors
- 25+ sessions
- Participation from 15 States and UTs
- 1 flagship hackathon
The event was supported by several central ministries, including:
- Ministry of Electronics & IT
- Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
- Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
The next editions will be held in Gandhinagar and Delhi.
Day 2 Highlights
Day 2 featured keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats with prominent leaders including:
- D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT, Industries & Commerce, Telangana
- Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary
- Sanjay Kumar, Special Chief Secretary (ITE&C)
- Dr. Ajay Kumar Sood, Deputy Managing Director, NABARD
- Dr. Subho Ray, President, IAMAI
