Bhubaneswar, April 30 -- The Odisha government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to drive inclusive and sustainable agricultural development across the state.

This landmark collaboration aims to promote innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, precision farming, climate-smart practices, and increased productivity in the dairy and fisheries sectors.

The multi-year partnership will focus on providing technical support, conducting research, and implementing science-based solutions at the grassroots level.

The initiative is anchored by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment (DAFE) and the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department (FARDD). It...