The Indian Society of Agrophysics (ISA), New Delhi in collaboration with ICAR–Indian Institute of Water Management (ICAR-IIWM), Bhubaneswar successfully organized a three-day National Seminar on “Innovations in Agrophysics for Green Agriculture” from January 22 to 24, 2026 at the ICAR-IIWM campus, Bhubaneswar.

Established in 1985, the Indian Society of Agrophysics is a professional body dedicated to promoting research, education and training in Agricultural Physics and allied disciplines. The Society is presently led by Dr. N. Subash as President and Dr. Pragati Pramanik Maity as Secretary.

The seminar focused on the digitization of agriculture by integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into farm production systems and natural resource management. Key themes included artificial intelligence, big data analytics, drones, remote sensing, sensors and advanced communication networks for achieving sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.

The inaugural session was graced by Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, Director General, Fertilizer Association of India (FAI), New Delhi, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Arjamadutta Sarangi, Director, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar, served as the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, while Dr. Kalikinkar Bandyopadhyay, Programme Leader (Canal Water Management), ICAR-IIWM, was the Organizing Secretary.

The inaugural programme was followed by the prestigious 12th Dr. B.P. Ghildyal Memorial Lecture, delivered by Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, on the topic “Innovations for Green Farming”. The session was chaired by Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, DG, FAI, New Delhi.

Several eminent scientists and dignitaries including Dr. Pradip De, Dr. Manoranjan Mohanty, Dr. A.K. Patra and Dr. Y.S. Shivay graced the occasion. Their insightful deliberations emphasized the role of agrophysical innovations in strengthening India’s preparedness for climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture.

The seminar featured multiple technical sessions comprising oral and poster presentations, with over 100 research papers and five lead lectures delivered by eminent scientists on diverse aspects of agrophysics. Two special thematic sessions were also organized: “Futuristic Fertilizer Management for Green Agriculture” sponsored by FAI, New Delhi, and “Climate Smart Water Management for Green Agriculture” sponsored by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo.

Around 200 delegates, including scientists, research associates, young professionals, students, representatives from ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, NGOs, farmers and private sector organizations from across the country, participated in the seminar.

The deliberations are expected to significantly contribute towards promoting advanced agrophysical technologies and fostering an evergreen revolution in Indian agriculture, strengthening sustainable production systems and efficient natural resource management in the face of climate change.