According to a new report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a new trend, but a game-changer in the Indian agriculture and health sector, unlocking new frontiers of efficiency, accessibility and economic growth.
The report, entitled “Unlocking AI Potentials in India: Transforming Agriculture and Healthcare,” explores how AI-driven innovation can address key challenges in food security, access to healthcare and resource optimization.
With 85% of Indian farmers managing small land ownership and relying more than half on rainfall, AI adoption can promote accurate agriculture, reduce crop losses and increase productivity. The report says AI-powered crop monitoring and disease detection could increase farm productivity by up to 8%, reducing losses and improving yield quality
AI-driven postharvest solutions also optimize logistics and market access, reduce corruption and increase farmer profits. This increases productivity by 7%, AI-enabled precision agriculture reduces water and fertilizer use by 28%, making Indian agriculture more sustainable and cost-efficient.
“AI is transforming India with innovative solutions that are revolutionizing innovative solutions, particularly across healthcare and agriculture. For example, AI is reconstructing India’s healthcare by making diagnosis smarter, treating faster and easier to care.”
5 enablers
“We are at an inflection point where AI can fundamentally rewire how agriculture works in India. This is from increasing yields across the value chain to lower inefficiency. This is not just a technological leap. It’s economical. BCG partner.
This report is 1. It provides an overview of five important enablers that are essential for the massive impact of AI, such as RobustAI and Data Infrastructure. AI Talent Development – Elevate farmers and health professionals with AI tools for seamless integration. Ethical AI Governance – Implementing responsible AI policies for data security and fair access. Public-Private Partnerships – fostering innovation through collaboration between startups, industry leaders and policymakers. Scalable AI Pilot – Supports AI trials in agriculture and healthcare to improve and accelerate recruitment.
Released on April 3, 2025
