ABSTRACT
Agriculture is a dominant occupation in India where, the vast majority of people make their living from farming. However, low production, restricted market access, inadequate infrastructure, and climate change susceptibility are just a few of the many issues that traditional agricultural methods frequently confront. This research investigates how digitalisation of agriculture is propelling the conversion of rural regions into smart villages by
utilising secondary data from scholarly publications, official documents, and international development agencies. Evidence that digital technologies including data analytics, mobile advisory services, and precision farming boost agricultural productivity, raise incomes, and upport rural socioeconomic development is compiled in this study. According to the
findings, digital agriculture has a lot of potential to promote equitable and sustainable rural growth, but its widespread adoption is constrained by issues including low digital literacy,
weak digital infrastructure, and sociocultural hurdles.The report emphasises that to fully
realise the potential of digital agriculture, integrated regulatory frameworks, investments in
rural digital infrastructure, and capacity building are required. By overcoming these
obstacles, digital agriculture can be a key component of the larger smart village project,
fostering sustainability, resilience, and an enhanced standard of living in rural areas.
Keywords: Smart Villages, Digital Agriculture, Rural Areas, Information and
Communication Technology, SWOC Analysis.