Laxmi Prasad Pant

Papers

Total Citations

493

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About

Laxmi Prasad Pant is a leading scholar at the intersection of agricultural innovation, digital transformation, and rural social equity. His research critically examines how emerging technologies—from precision sensors and AI to automated robotics—are reshaping labour dynamics, power structures, and community resilience in agri-food systems. Pant’s most cited work, “Automated pastures and the digital divide” (2019, 493 citations), offers a foundational critique of the so-called “digital revolution” in agriculture, revealing how advanced technologies, while promising efficiency and sustainability, can also deepen inequalities among rural producers and workers. By foregrounding the social and ethical dimensions of agricultural digitalization, Pant challenges techno-optimistic narratives and advocates for inclusive innovation pathways. His scholarship bridges rural sociology, science and technology studies, and development studies, making him a vital voice in debates on food system transformation. Beyond citations, Pant’s work is widely recognized for its policy relevance and its capacity to inform equitable technology governance. For students and researchers, his contributions serve as a compelling reminder that the future of farming is not just a technical challenge—it is a deeply human one.