• Highlights of 12th ISUW 2026
  • 2000+ Participants from 24 Countries | 4 Supporting Ministries, 15 Supporting Organisations and 27 Supporting Media Partners | 50 Key Partners, 24 Exhibitors, 4 Country Partners and 12 Conference Session Partners | 271 Speakers | 18 Thematic Sessions | 7 Bi-lateral & Focused Workshops | 306 Participants from 34 Utilities | 62 Technical Papers Published and 31 Technical Papers Presented | 63 Winners amongst 10 ISGF Innovation Award Categories

ISUW 2026 Speaker

VN Kale - Additional Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
VN Kale

Addl Commissioner – Machinery, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

V. N. Kale serves as Additional Commissioner (Machinery) in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. In this role, he is responsible for advancing agricultural mechanization policies, promoting modern farm machinery adoption, and strengthening testing, training, and certification systems for agricultural equipment across the country. With extensive experience in agricultural engineering and mechanization programs, he contributes to the development and implementation of national initiatives that improve farm productivity, reduce labor intensity, and enhance technology access for farmers. His work involves coordination with research institutions, state governments, and industry stakeholders to promote sustainable mechanization solutions, including emerging technologies such as precision agriculture tools, drones, and automated farm equipment.