Early Tech Education Accelerates Food Distribution Modernization in Indo-Pacific
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Technology-driven distribution models are reshaping food systems across the Indo-Pacific, and early technology education has emerged as a critical catalyst for accelerating this transformation. According to Indian policy expert Chhavi Rajawat, introducing agriculture technology to young learners could be a game-changer for rural development and long-term food security.
Chhavi, Secretary of the National Early Integration of Science and Sustainable Systems (NEISSS) India, emphasized that supporting smallholder farmers with access to innovation and digital tools must start with foundational education.
“I believe what we need is better education to build greater awareness. Technology should be taught in schools from an early age so that adaptation becomes more natural, and this ultimately improves policy quality at the state level—at least that’s been our experience,” she told Investortrust.id.
Youth-Driven Agri-Tech Transformation
Rajawat noted that the generational shift toward agri-tech is already underway in India. Young people, once drawn to urban jobs, are now launching agriculture-based startups, empowered by digital platforms, drone technology, and new financial models.
“India has promoted what we call FPOs—Farmer Producer Organizations—and encouraged youth engagement through startups and tech. Drone use in rural areas, for example, has opened up efficiency gains that younger generations are quick to adopt,” she said.
This early adoption, Rajawat argued, is only possible with long-term investment in tech literacy among children and teens. It also helps bridge the urban-rural divide and positions rural youth as innovation agents.
A Regional Call for Collaboration
In her remarks, Rajawat urged Indo-Pacific nations to intensify cross-border cooperation in modernizing their food systems. She pointed out that many countries in the region face similar structural challenges, cultural dynamics, and agricultural limitations, making collaborative frameworks highly relevant.
“As neighboring nations, we in the Indo-Pacific must build collective safety nets to boost food security,” she said.
She also called on policymakers to focus on regional development strategies that harness digital trade infrastructure, including blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, to strengthen supply chains and transparency.
“That’s how we can ensure visible, measurable collaboration across our region—as the Indo-Pacific,” Rajawat concluded.
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