Protean eGov Technologies has secured a ₹25-crore contract to implement Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Ethiopia’s agriculture ecosystem. Partnering with IIIT-Bangalore, the project will deliver an AI-powered platform for farmer IDs, crop and soil data integration, and advisory services. This marks Protean’s strategic expansion into international DPI markets.
Protean eGov Technologies Limited has announced a significant milestone with the award of a ₹25-crore order to build Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Ethiopia’s agriculture sector. The contract, received from the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B), positions Protean as the system integrator, responsible for end-to-end technology, program management, and engineering services.
The 17-month project will focus on creating a unified agricultural ecosystem powered by Global Digital Public Goods (DPGs). By leveraging AI, the platform will generate unique farmer and farm IDs, integrate data on crops, soil, and livestock, and provide real-time advisory services to enhance productivity and sustainability.
This initiative aligns with Protean’s strategy to expand its DPI capabilities internationally, building on its expertise in India’s digital governance frameworks.
Notable Updates and Major Takeaways
Contract value: ₹25 crore, awarded January 9, 2026.
Project duration: 17 months.
Scope: Design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of AI-powered agriculture DPI.
Key features: Farmer/farm IDs, integrated crop-soil-livestock data, AI-driven advisory services.
Strategic impact: Expands Protean’s footprint into Africa’s digital transformation initiatives.
Partnership: Collaboration with IIIT-Bangalore for execution.
Conclusion
The Ethiopia Agriculture DPI project underscores Protean eGov’s growing role in global digital transformation, particularly in agriculture. By combining AI, data integration, and public infrastructure, the initiative promises to strengthen Ethiopia’s farming ecosystem while showcasing India’s expertise in scalable digital solutions.
Sources: Business Standard , ScanX News , FilingReader