During the Agrivoltaics Conclave held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo called on farmers to shift from urea-based practices to short-duration crops and natural farming methods. He criticized the historical reliance on urea, stating it harms public health and soil productivity. Singh Deo highlighted the Prime Minister's appeal for farmers to adopt these practices to reduce crop losses due to erratic rainfall. The conclave also focused on agrivoltaics, which combines solar energy production with farming, offering farmers potential dual income streams from both crops and solar energy. Gajanan Kale, CEO of TPCODL, noted that this model could significantly increase farmers' incomes. Additionally, agrivoltaics can help retain soil moisture, addressing challenges posed by India's water crisis. The call for a clear policy framework and financial mechanisms was made to support farmers in implementing these sustainable practices.