New Delhi, Nov. 27, 2025 — India will intensify its push toward green-fuel-driven farm machinery and expand mechanisation support for small and marginal farmers as part of the country’s long-term goal of emerging as a global food powerhouse by 2047, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said on Thursday.
Speaking at the ninth edition of EIMA Agrimach, organised by FICCI, Chaturvedi underscored that modern mechanisation is central to achieving the government’s fourfold strategy for improving farmers’ income:
reducing production costs, raising productivity, enhancing price realisation through value addition, and strengthening climate resilience.
Shift to Electric and CBG-Based Equipment in the Next Decade
Chaturvedi said India must transition its farm machinery ecosystem toward green fuels within the next 5–10 years.
“Technologies must shift towards green fuels — whether electrically operated tractors or machines powered by compressed biogas (CBG) from rural CBG plants,” he said. The shift, he noted, will significantly reduce operational and maintenance costs for farmers while supporting the nation’s broader sustainability commitments.
Government schemes in the coming years will increasingly prioritise green-fuel-enabled equipment, making cleaner technology more accessible and affordable.
Call for Global Collaboration
Chaturvedi urged Italian industry representatives attending the event to partner with India in developing next-generation agri-machinery solutions, calling international collaboration “essential at this juncture.”
Industry Leaders Join the Discussion
The session also featured T. R. Kesavan, Group President of TAFE, and Subroto Geed, South Asia President of Corteva Agriscience, who echoed the need for innovation and greater penetration of mechanisation, particularly for small and marginal farmers who face cost barriers.
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