On June 8, 2025, Uttar Pradesh launched an Agritech Innovation Hub and Startup Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT) in Meerut.
The initiative, inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary, aims to integrate AI, IoT, and smart agriculture technologies to revolutionize farming practices.
The hub is part of a broader effort to establish Centres of Excellence in agricultural technology across India.
The Meerut facility will serve as a regional hub, supported by IIT Ropar.
The event included the signing of an MoU between IIT Ropar and SVPUAT to promote academic and research collaboration.
A technology demonstration showcased agritech startups and sustainable farming practices.
The hub will support precision farming with IoT-enabled sensors and analytics.
Training workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions for farmers are also planned.