
How to make digital transformation of agriculture work. Lessons from Telangana
Globally, technology is shaping the future of food and agriculture but their total digital transformation will still take some time, especially in the Global South.
Former Cabinet Minister in the Government of Telangana, India. Since 2009, Member of the Legislative Assembly from Sircilla Assembly Constituency. MSc in Biotechnology, University of Pune; MBA in Marketing and E-Commerce, City University of New York. 2001-06, worked in the USA; following interest in the prevailing socioeconomic condition in India, returned to politics In Telangana. Joined Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) and worked to bring statehood to the region of Telangana. Travelled the length and breadth of the state and interacted with people to understand their problems and aspirations, which later helped in shaping political career. 2009, made political entry in the Assembly elections. Has been a 3-time MLA and assumed current cabinet positions in September 2019 in the new state of Telangana.