Reframing B.Sc. Agriculture as B.Tech. Agrotechnology: A Strategic Paradigm for Future-Ready Agricultural Education in India
Rakesh Kumar Gupta*
Professor & Head, Division of Entomology, SKUAST-J, Chatta-180009, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
*Corresponding Author: Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Professor & Head, Division of Entomology, SKUAST-J, Chatta-180009, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Published: June 28, 2025
Abstract  
This article proposes the academic restructuring of the traditional Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture into a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Agro technology in India. Grounded in the rising need for a tech-integrated agriculture sector, agriculture education must aligns with modern industry demands, national policy goals, and global agri-tech trends. The transition is not merely nominal but foundational, demanding interdisciplinary curriculum reform, faculty upskilling, infrastructure enhancement, and institutional policy alignment. The benefits of such a shift span increased employability, improved academic prestige, and a stronger innovation ecosystem. This article consolidates current trends, policy guidelines, and global practices to justify the transformation.
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