Inventor · Researcher · Award Winner
Aprajita Srivastava's landmark invention of Knowledge Agriculture®, officially trademarked by the Government of India, alongside worldwide recognition, international accolades, and professional achievements across cloud technology, agriculture, and development.
Agriculture Knowledge Dissemination System — Knowledge Agriculture® framework
Invention · Govt. of India Trademark
Knowledge Agriculture® is a process that uses technology and tools including Greenhouse systems, IoT (Internet of Things), Robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence), UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), and specialised software for weather modelling, smart zone seeding, and fertiliser modelling.
The concept addresses a critical global challenge: a country's income is directly related to the education of its people and ICT penetration. The focus is on education and skill development — communicating with people in their own language to impart knowledge and skills that enable them to earn their livelihood and improve their living conditions.
Execution of technology-assisted Knowledge Agriculture and skill development projects in parts of India and Ethiopia, sustained and monitored over many years, showed inspiring changes in rural behaviour and willingness of farmers to adopt new technology.
"This article may be considered as the cornerstone of a long-term research effort by Aprajita Srivastava — bringing this work to full completion. This is a revolution in the making."
"The approach is absolutely well-appreciated. The author manages to fit all details with clarity within the page limit, yet comes up with realistic examples and a full-fledged evaluation. None of the results leaves the slightest question open. Kudos!"
"Beautifully written and commendable work. Thanks to the clear writing and instructions provided, this reviewer was able to reproduce all results. The approach is simple, yet novel and convincing."
Honours & Recognition
Awarded by the International Journal for Research Under Literal Access, accredited with Idamas Learning and Training Centre, Malaysia — for outstanding contribution in research in the field of Knowledge Agriculture.
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Oxford University endorsed Aprajita's data-driven farming business model presented to a potential investor, recognising its strong value for making a positive change in people's lives.
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Received the Best Researcher 2018 trophy for outstanding contribution in research in Knowledge Agriculture — a field Aprajita invented and trademarked with the Government of India.
Ranked among the top 5 developers in the world in the Brightcove cloud certification course. Brightcove Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based video services headquartered in the USA.
Delivered the keynote address at the National Seminar on "ICT and Mass Media in Agriculture and Education for SDG2030" on 29th November 2019, addressing VCs, agriculture experts, and government officials.
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Negotiated and signed the marketing distribution agreement for India for video cloud services with Brightcove Inc., USA — a leading provider of cloud-based video solutions for broadcasters and enterprises.
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Received Certificate of Excellence for peer reviewing a book on data-driven precision agriculture, and for peer reviewing several scientific journal papers on data-driven applications.
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Published book by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN 978-613-9-84209-4. Available on Amazon, Flipkart, Walmart, eBay UK and major bookstores worldwide.
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Short Biographic Video of Aprajita Srivastava — Prepared for MIT Introduction
A professional biographic video summarising Aprajita's journey as a cloud engineer, researcher, inventor of Knowledge Agriculture®, and SDG2030 advocate — prepared for introduction to MIT.
International Project · 2015
As Honorary Director of World Development Foundation, Aprajita Srivastava led the landmark international project for the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), Government of Ethiopia — establishing seven Community Radio Stations in different parts of Ethiopia in 2015.
She filed the global bid tender, vetted the contract signed with the MCIT Government of Ethiopia, opened the Letter of Credit, procured all equipment, and delivered the entire project within 12 months. The stations provide citizens the opportunity to express themselves socially, culturally, politically, and spiritually — preparing each community member to participate in decision-making.
The project was covered by the Embassy of India in Ethiopia and in Africabiz international news, and recognised as a major contribution to media development across East Africa.
Global Impact
"I came across your paper 'Agriculture for Sustainable Development Goals' and felt that your work is distinctive for this research domain. This research may indeed prove to be significant to fellow researchers and scientists working in the same discipline. We can develop a network of eminent researchers of your stream worldwide."
"It is my great honor writing to you. I'm eager to get in touch with you after reading your paper 'Technology Assisted Knowledge Agriculture for Sustainable Development Goals'. It's an interesting and innovative paper which contributes to the existing knowledge."
"I have had an opportunity to read your paper 'Technology Assisted Knowledge Agriculture for Sustainable Development Goals' and can tell from your work that you are an expert in your field."
"I came across your contribution 'Technology Assisted Knowledge Agriculture for Sustainable Development Goals' and thought your expertise would be an excellent fit for the World Congress on Advanced Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods to be held in London, UK, July 15–16, 2019."
AARDO published Aprajita Srivastava's research "GROWTH OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR: A KEY TO REALIZATION OF SDG 2030" (pp. 70–84) in their prestigious journal — sharing her Knowledge Agriculture® findings across 33 Afro-Asian countries including 17 from Africa and 15 from Asia. AARDO is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation formed in 1962.
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Knowledge Agriculture® is invented by Aprajita Srivastava and officially trademarked under Scientific & Technological Innovation by the Government of India. It is a data-driven agricultural framework using IoT, AI, Robotics, UAVs, Greenhouse systems, cloud computing, and specialised software for weather modelling, smart zone seeding, and fertiliser modelling — designed to address SDG-2 Zero Hunger and global food insecurity.
Aprajita Srivastava received the Best Researcher Award 2018 and IJURA Title Award Winner 2018 (Malaysia) for her work on Knowledge Agriculture. She also received: Oxford University endorsement for data-driven farming business model (2019), Certificate of Excellence in peer reviewing, top 5 developer ranking in Brightcove world certification, Advisory Board membership of World Research Council (2019-20), and Brightcove Inc. distribution agreement for India.
Knowledge Agriculture® has been recognised by Global Journals USA, Canadian Centre of Science and Education, Macrothink Institute USA, PULSUS Group (invitation to World Congress on Nutraceuticals, London 2019), and AARDO — which published her research across 33 Afro-Asian countries. Her research has been cited 50+ times across multiple international journals.
As Honorary Director of World Development Foundation, Aprajita Srivastava led the MCIT Government of Ethiopia project establishing seven Community Radio Stations across Ethiopia in 2015. She filed the global bid, vetted the contract, opened the Letter of Credit, procured equipment, and delivered the entire project within 12 months. The project was covered in Embassy of India in Ethiopia news and Africabiz international media.
