Sandeep Ahlawat

Indian social entrepreneur using AI to transform smallholder farming practices

Sandeep Ahlawat's Digital Green organization has revolutionized agricultural practices for India's 120 million smallholder farmers through AI-driven solutions. Launched in 2022, his AgriAI platform uses satellite imagery and machine learning to provide real-time crop advisories via low-cost smartphones. This system has increased yields by 35% for participating farmers while reducing water usage by 20%.

What distinguishes Ahlawat's work is the co-creation process - farmers themselves help train the AI models through participatory video documentation. His initiative now covers 18 states and has partnered with NASA's Harvest Program to expand to Sub-Saharan Africa. The World Economic Forum recognized his work as a 2025 Technology Pioneer for its potential to address global food security challenges.