We envision to grow partnerships to strengthen rural economy. Within the mandate available for this endeavour, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Govt. of India are promoting globalisation of Indian Agri-Tech startups. This mission is also assisted by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) through their international wing – Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) company promoted jointly by the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Organizations like CII-GITA provide a roadmap for country-specific Agri-Technologies by;
- Mapping technology gaps
- Tapping Agri-Experts
- Facilitating partnerships appropriate for Indian & global economy
- Connecting industrial and institutional partners
- Funding for technology development, acquisition and proof of concept (POC).
Indian CST along with PSA are building the KISANMITR digital platform.