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Kaveri University Leads the Way in Tech-Based Agricultural Education with ₹1,200 Crore Investment

ByMegha Pathak
2025-06-18.14 days ago
Kaveri University Leads the Way in Tech-Based Agricultural Education with ₹1,200 Crore Investment
Kaveri University launches a ₹1,200 crore initiative to revolutionize agricultural education with AI, drones, and global academic partnerships. , Image Credit: LinkedIn | Kaveri University

Kaveri University is leading the charge in transforming agricultural education in India with the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in its curriculum. With a major ₹1,200 crore investment and partnerships with top international institutes, the university is at the cutting edge of farming's future. The university provides a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses integrating agriculture with the current frontiers of technology, equipping students with the changing needs of the agricultural industry.

A Special Interdisciplinary Method

Encouraged by Kaveri Seed Company's founders, Kaveri University is set to bridge the disconnect between conventional agriculture and advanced technological innovation. Vice-Chancellor V. Praveen Rao stressed that although the Green Revolution was a turning point earlier, the challenges of the present need to be countered by a transition to increased yields, increased productivity, and decreasing costs of cultivation. The university is ideally placed to counter this challenge with industry-linked training programs that integrate AI, drones, and other advanced tools with agriculture.

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Drone Academy and Global Collaborations

One of the most notable features of the university's programs is its DGCA-approved Drone Academy, offering specialized education for students and professionals with an interest in agricultural uses of drones. The university's international collaborations and emphasis on integrating technology into its programs mean that its graduates are best positioned to drive the future of farming, positioning it as a trailblazer in technology-oriented agriculture education. By adopting a holistic method, Kaveri University is poised to redefine the future of Indian agriculture by empowering students with the competencies to spur innovation within the industry.

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