17/03/2026
Krishi Mach Expo 2026 (13–15 March 2026), supported by the State Support Mission, Haryana, Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management (SJHIFM), was inaugurated by Dr. Raj Nehru, OSD to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Haryana and Director General, SJHIFM, in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Renu Vig, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University.
The three-day expo provided a dynamic platform for showcasing innovations in agricultural mechanization, agri-technology, and research-driven solutions, bringing together farmers, researchers, agri-startups, industry stakeholders and academic institutions.
Addressing the event, Dr. Nehru emphasized the need to integrate modern technologies in agriculture to enhance productivity and profitability. He highlighted the importance of strengthening industry–academia collaboration to ensure effective technology transfer of innovations developed in universities and research institutions. He also stressed that patents and research outcomes should be actively promoted for industrial use and commercialization so that their benefits reach farmers, startups, and the wider agriculture sector.
The event underscored the role of such platforms in fostering innovation, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in the agriculture sector. NITI Aayog