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Padma Shri Farmers Revolutionize Indian Agriculture with Innovative Practices
23 Aug
Summary
- Padma Shri awardees transform farming with sustainable, high-tech methods
- Apple cultivation expanded to tropical regions with new disease-resistant variety
- Digital tools and government support drive agricultural renaissance in India
In 2025, a remarkable agricultural renaissance is underway in India, driven by a new generation of innovative, tech-savvy farmers. Three Padma Shri awardees - Hariman Sharma, L Hangthing, and Subhash K Sharma - are at the forefront of this transformation, pioneering sustainable farming practices that are both intellectually satisfying and economically rewarding.
Hariman Sharma, known as the "Apple Man of India," has revolutionized apple cultivation by developing a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety called HRMN-99. This juicy, nutritious strain thrives in warmer climates, exhibiting resistance to diseases and pests. Sharma's innovation has made apple farming viable in tropical, sub-tropical, and plain regions where summer temperatures can reach 40-45°C, a breakthrough expected to transform global fruit production.
Across India, farmers are eagerly adopting modern farming techniques, leveraging digital tools and government support to boost productivity and income. Smart farmers like Sharma are proving that agriculture can be both an intellectually stimulating and financially rewarding pursuit. With the government's focus on ensuring food security, sustainable practices, and improved livelihoods for small farmers, this "Green Revolution 2.0" is poised to reshape India's agricultural landscape.
