The theme of the Congress is "Frontier Sciences and Technologies in Agriculture for a Developed India". As India strives to become a developed nation, the XVII Agricultural Science Congress brings together the brightest minds to discuss the cutting-edge frontier science and technologies that will propel Indian agriculture forward. From precision agriculture to gene editing, from digital farming to vertical farming, from biofuels to biotechnology, this congress will explore the latest advancements and innovations that will transform the way we produce, market and consume food. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency and equity, this event will showcase the latest research and development in agriculture, highlighting the potential for breakthroughs that can catapult India to global leadership in agricultural production and contribute to a developed India by 2047.