UN Forum Highlights India's Agricultural Transformation at FAO Event
India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Yojna Patel, emphasized India's advancements in agricultural technology during an event organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The event took place on the sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum) in New York. Patel highlighted India's use of digital platforms, remote sensing, and mobile-based advisory services to provide farmers with timely information on weather, soil health, and crop management. The event also focused on promoting climate-smart agriculture, including drought-resistant crops and efficient irrigation systems. The forum, convened by the President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Lok Bahadur Thapa, was organized by the UN Interagency Task Team on STI for the SDGs, with participation from high-level representatives appointed by the UN Secretary-General. 
