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AgroSpectrum Technovate 2025 aims to be a transformative platform where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators converge to shape the future of agritech and sustainable agriculture.

The AgroSpectrum Technovate 2025 conference, a premier event focused on agricultural technology and innovation, will be held on March 27-28, 2025, at the CIDCO Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

The Hon. Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra, Manikrao Kokate, will inaugurate the two-day event, with Minister of State for Agriculture, Ashish Jaiswal, as the Guest of Honour. The event will feature a Vision Talk by renowned scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chairperson of the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission and former Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy. Dr C D Mayee, Former Chairperson, Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board, Atul Shirodkar, President, Maharashtra Economic Development Council, and Ravindra Boratkar, MD, MM Active and Publisher & Managing Editor, AgroSpectrum will also grace the occasion.

Eminent Guests & Key Speakers

The conference will also be graced by:

Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries), Government of Maharashtra

Dr. C. D. Mayee, Former Chairperson, ASRB, ICAR & Chairperson, Conference Committee

Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director, BIRAC, Govt. of India

Dr. T. R. Kesavan, Group President, TAFE

Prakash Jayaram, Partner, Technology Consulting, EY

Rajendra Barwale, Chairman, Mahyco

Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, Director – R&D and IP, SML Limited

Dr. Rahul Mirchandani, CMD, Aries Agro Ltd & President, IMMA

Atul Shirodkar, President, Maharashtra Economic Development Council

Ravindra Boratkar, MD, MM Activ & Publisher & Managing Editor, AgroSpectrum

Key Highlights of the Conference

  • 50+ Industry Experts & Policymakers – Insights from top leaders in agritech and policy
  • CEO Conclave – Discussions on Building Sustainable AgriTech Ecosystems
  • Deep-Dive Sessions – AI, IoT, Agri-Fintech, Carbon Financing, Smart Farming, Agri-Supply Chains
  • Live Case Studies & Innovations – Biotechnology, Climate-Smart Farming, Data-Driven Agriculture

Conference Agenda – Key Topics

  • Government Policies & AgriTech Landscape – Insights from policymakers & industry leaders
  • Scaling Agri-Tech Startups – Investment strategies & growth opportunities
  • Smart Farming & AI in Agriculture – IoT, Drones, and Robotics transforming farm productivity
  • Agri-Fintech & Carbon Financing – Unlocking investments for sustainable agriculture
  • Optimizing Agri-Supply Chains – Strengthening post-harvest logistics & market linkages
  • Innovations in Plant Nutrition & Protection – Advancements in biotechnology for higher yields

Along with the conference Agrithon 2025 has also been organised, where participant will present ground breaking solutions in real world agriculture issues. Participants will pitch their ideas to distinguished panel of experts. The evaluation will focus on creativity, feasibility and impact. 

Event Organizers & Partners

The conference is organized by AgroSpectrum, a leading B2B publication catering to agriculture and allied sectors, along with MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications. The event is supported by Agrovision Foundation, BIARC, MIDC, MAIDC, TAFE, and other key industry stakeholders.

AgroSpectrum Technovate 2025 aims to be a transformative platform where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators converge to shape the future of agritech and sustainable agriculture.

For media inquiries and further details:

Email: secretariat@agrospectrumindia.com

Contact: Kusum (+91-99580 36410), Dipak (+91-99232 02884)

AgroSpectrum Technovate 2025 aims to be a

Award, India, Interaction, People

Image: Ravindra Boratkar, Publisher, BioSpectrum (India and Asia), NUFFOODS Spectrum and AgroSpectrum, and Managing Director, MM Activ Sci Tech Communications receiving Exemplary Leadership Award from dignitaries at the Exhibition Excellence Awards ceremony.

Boratkar’s remarkable contributions and visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the industry: Award citation

Ravindra Boratkar, Publisher & Managing Editor, BioSpectrum (India and Asia), NUFFOODS Spectrum and AgroSpectrum (India and Asia) was presented the Exemplary Leadership Award in the Exhibition Excellence Awards in the Editor’s Choice category in his capacity as Managing Director of MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications Pvt Ltd., the parent company of all the media brands.

Exhibition Excellence Awards are presented annually for various events, exhibitions, conferences seminars, venues and personalities to recognise their contribution and felicitate the distinguished achievers of the sector. The awards are Asia’s iconic, only recognition initiative for the exhibition and convention industry.

The awards are given by the Exhibition Showcase, Asia’s most comprehensive media platform for exhibitions. This was the 8th edition of the Exhibition Excellence Awards and Summit 2024, held at the CIDCO exhibition and convention centre in Navi Mumbai.

The award citation said, “Boratkar’s remarkable contributions and visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the industry, shaping its trajectory for the better. Boratkar is a driving force in the organisational consulting, marketing, management and event organisation.”

MM Activ Sci Tech Communications, the publishing company of BioSpectrum (India and Asia), NUFFOODS Spectrum and AgroSpectrum, received awards for two of its shows. Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, encapsulating Biotechnology, bagged the award as the Grand Conference, while the Start Up Mahakumbh 2024 received awards as Top Start-Up India Promotion Show and 1st runner up in the category Top New Show (B2C).

Image: Ravindra Boratkar, Publisher, BioSpectrum (India and

Agrotech, Award, India, People

Boratkar has successfully established the flagship event of Indian Science Congress and has strengthened all other initiatives in R&D, Agriculture and other cutting-edge technologies.

Renowned scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar conferred Suryadatta National Award 2023 to Ravindra Boratkar , Managing Director ,MMActiv Sci- Tech Communications to recognise his excellence in the field of Economic Development at the Surydatta National Award 2023 function held in Pune on February 7. Founder of Ahimsa Vishwabharati Acharya Dr Lokesh Muniji and Gyanvatsal Swami Maharaj of Akshardham temple were the keynote speakers on this occasion, while Padmashri Muralikant Pethkar, Padmashri Anup Jalota was present as Guest of Honour.

 The Suryadatta National Awards and the Suryadatta LifeTime Achievement Awards 2023 announced on the occasion of Commemoration of 25th Suryadatta Foundation Day and given to towering personalities from all walks of life, whose significant contributions towards the enrichment of their chosen vocation have made a difference to society, transforming all those lives whom they have touched and leaving their footprints on the sands of time.

Ravindra Boratkar is a visionary leader  and has contributed actively to promote and provoke reasoned thinking in matters of socioeconomic development at both the state and the national levels. He is a Science Graduate with a Masters in Business Administration. He started his career with Newspaper as a Management Trainee and then set up his own Advertising agency in 1988, which has won many awards and accolades.

Boratkar has successfully established the flagship event of Indian Science Congress and has strengthened all other initiatives in R&D, Agriculture and other cutting-edge technologies. He also serves as a board member of Solvent Extraction Company and A composite project of Sugar, Power, Ethanol and Bio-Fertilisers.

He is the Managing Director of –

MM Activ Sci Tech Communications Pvt Ltd. India’s leading Tech Media & Events company, since its inception MM Activ has curated over 100 National & International Conventions with special focus on Agro, Food, Nutraceuticals, Biotech & other Frontier Technologies. He is the Publisher & Managing Editor of B2B Publication & Portals namely BioSpectrum  , NuFFooDS Spectrum and AgroSpectrum.

Asian Conventions & Expositions Pvt Ltd, which operates Maharashtra’s only Integrated Convention & Exhibition Centre -CIDCO at Navi Mumbai. This is the first PPP initiative for accelerating regional economic growth through convention centre in India.

He is Chairman of Central India Central Multipurpose Consumer Co Op Society, which runs Purti Super Bazar.

He is Organising Secretary of Agrovision  and President of the Agrovision Foundation which is working to educate, encourage and empower farmers of central India to make their livelihood sustainable.

He is the youngest President of Maharashtra Economic Development Council (MEDC), which works as the Think Tank for the socio-economic development of Maharashtra.

He is also on the board of AFC India Ltd (Formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd.), Cian Agro Industries & Infrastructure Ltd, PURTI Power & Sugar Ltd, SCI Knowledge Interlinks Pvt Ltd, Profit Advertisers (India) Pvt Ltd., Citrus Estate, Paitham.

Boratkar has successfully established the flagship event