Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Israel. Where he is participating in many different programs. He also addressed the Israeli Parliament. Israel is a very small country in size. The population is very less but this small country is far ahead in innovation. Giving light to the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel also strengthens this. The partnership between India and Israel is growing rapidly in different fields.
Come, on the pretext of PM Modi’s visit, let us know what Israel has given to the world? Where does it stand today in innovation?
Iron Dome means shield from missiles
Iron Dome is a defense system. It stops rockets and missiles. Targets short range missiles. Tracks the rocket with radar. Computers make quick guesses. Where will it fall, how much damage will it cause? Which rockets are towards populated areas. They are the ones who are targeted and killed. This also saves unnecessary expenses. The security of common citizens increases. The world saw this unique model. Many countries are learning from this. Today it has become the new standard of air safety. This coordination of technology, data and defense is an example for the world today.
Israel’s Iron Dome.
Drip irrigation means drop by drop irrigation
We all know that Israel is a desert country. There is very little water. The solution emerged from this deficiency. Drip irrigation technology developed. In drip irrigation, pipes are installed in the fields. There are small drippers on the pipe. Water reaches the roots of the plants directly. This gets the job done with very little water. Evaporation is less. Wastage also stops. Israeli company Netafim is famous in this matter.
His system runs all over the world. India adopted it rapidly. In Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, farmers have started farming through drip irrigation. It got tremendous benefits in sugarcane, vegetables, fruits and grapes. Water consumption decreased. The yield increased. Income increased. Agricultural cooperation was the main topic of Modi’s visit to Israel. The Israeli model remains an inspiration for drought-affected areas.
Israel’s drip irrigation system.
Micro Irrigation and Precision Agriculture
Along with drip, sprinkler technology also came. More fields were irrigated with less water. Sensors were installed. Moisture in the soil was measured. When and how much water to give? It was decided through computer and mobile. This was called precision agriculture. Data was collected from seed to harvest. Data of crop, soil, weather etc was created. Became a center of excellence in India also. Prepared with the help of Israel. Agricultural scientists and farmers were trained. A lot of experiments were done on tomato, cucumber and citrus fruits and this trend is going to continue in future also.
Salt water sweetening technology
Israel is on the seashore. But drinking water is less. That is why desalination plants were installed. Sweet water was extracted from sea water. For this reverse osmosis technology was developed. Energy consumption was reduced. Big plants were set up. Now a large part of Israel’s water needs comes from these plants. This technology is very important for the coastal areas of India. Areas like Chennai, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh have been facing the challenge of salt water. Israeli experience can be useful here.
Israel also discovered the technology of sweetening food and water.
Water Management and Recycling
Israel considers water as a resource. Keeps track of every drop. There is emphasis on sewage treatment. The used water is purified. Re-used for agriculture. Israel does the most waste water recycling in the world. Sensors are installed for leakage control. The pipeline is monitored. Leaks are caught immediately. This model can be important for a big country like India. There is huge wastage of water in cities. It is important to learn strict management like Israel.
Israel created many new software and tools to protect against online attacks.
Cyber Security and Hi-Tech Start-ups
Israel is called a start-up nation. There are a lot of startups per capita here. Especially in cyber security. New software and tools were created to protect against online attacks. Israeli companies are ahead in cloud security, network security, data protection. India’s IT sector gets support from these startups. Joint research, joint venture, training goes on. During Modi’s visit, there was emphasis on innovation and digital partnership. Both the countries have increased tech partnership and talks are also underway to take it one step further.
Medical Technology and Health Innovation
Israel made many medical devices. Small but effective devices were developed. Tele-medicine platforms were created. Doctors reached far-flung patients. Remote monitoring systems were ready. Imaging, diagnostic and surgical equipment are being used by many countries. Hospitals in India are also benefiting from them. Start-ups made heart related devices. Created systems for early detection of cancer. Breath test, blood test, monitoring became easier.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2026
New varieties in agriculture and greenhouse
Israel developed drought tolerant varieties. Prepared crops that grow in less water. Green house farming promoted. Made fields inside plastic covers. Temperature and humidity were controlled. The need for pesticides decreased. Both yield and quality increased. Green houses are growing rapidly in India also. Israeli experts are giving training here. Farmers are growing high value crops. Flowers, vegetables, foreign varieties are being grown.
Smart city and security technology
Israel created surveillance and security systems. Prepared smart cameras, sensors and alert systems. Traffic management was improved in cities. Planning was done based on data. Technology was widely used in smart lights, smart parking, smart transport etc. Such technologies can be helpful in India’s smart city plan. Many Indian cities have learned from Israel. In this way we can come to the conclusion that what Israel gave to the world was not just a product.
That is also a way of thinking. Turning problem into opportunity. Making scarcity a force for innovation. Iron Dome gave a new definition of security. Drip irrigation showed the way to save water. Desalination turned the sea into a source. Startups gave a new engine to the economy. If India and Israel work together, they can create new examples for the world in agriculture, water, security and technology. Modi’s visit to Israel is an important step in this direction. Where along with friendship there is also sharing of knowledge, technology and innovation. This is the real capital, which will take both the countries forward.
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