Annam.ai, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture, established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, announced a set of key initiatives aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI-led, data-driven farming practices in India.

Establishing a scalable Weather Intelligence Network for India, ANNAM.AI has initiated the deployment of 100 advanced weather stations, beginning with Punjab as the first implementation hub. Provided at no cost, these AI-based weather stations will deliver hyperlocal, real-time weather data to farmers, enabling precise decisions on sowing, irrigation, and crop protection. Designed as a model for nationwide expansion, this initiative aims to reduce climate-related risks and improve farm productivity.

Being developed as a digital public good for Indian agriculture, ANNAM.AI is building scalable agricultural AI intelligence technologies designed to make data-driven farming accessible across the country. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is being implemented as a phased rollout, with initial deployments serving as a foundation for expansion across multiple states, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

To ensure optimal utilisation of this technology, Annam.AI will also roll out fully funded AI training for 10,000 students, rural youth, and Agri-professionals. The skilling programme is designed to build on-ground capabilities and create a strong pipeline of individuals equipped to apply AI in agriculture at scale.