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IIT Ropar introduced India’s first comprehensive agricultural intelligence system through the ANNAM.AI platform, marking a significant advancement in smart farming. The system integrates multiple digital layers, including infrastructure for weather data collection, AI-driven analytics for crop and pest monitoring, and a multilingual advisory interface for farmers. It aims to enhance productivity by reducing water usage and minimizing crop losses due to unpredictable weather. Supported by a national AI initiative, the project reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in agriculture and demonstrates scalability for broader implementation across rural India.