Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singhdeo has highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture, emphasizing that it can help farmers maximize profits by providing advanced insights on crops.

Singhdeo expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for the increased allocation in the Disha Budget, which saw a 12.3 percent rise in funding for agriculture and allied sectors, reflecting the government's commitment to enhancing farmers' income.

The Deputy Chief Minister, who also oversees Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, chaired a discussion with Commissioner-cum-Secretary Sachin Ramachandra Jadhav and Director of Agriculture Shubham Saxena on the new budget allocat...