Government Launches ₹2817 Crore Plan to Make Farming Smarter – Here’s How!

New Delhi, December 11, 2024: Another bold step to transform Indian agriculture, the Government of India announced the Digital Agriculture Mission to be funded ₹2817 crore. Its objective is to completely build up a digital agriculture infrastructure that will give access to innovative farming tools and technologies that may boost production and decision-making.

What is the Digital Agriculture Mission?

The mission’s primary focus is to create a Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture (DPIA), which will include initiatives like the Agristack, the Krishi Decision Support System, and Comprehensive Soil Fertility & Profile Maps. These tools will provide farmers with accurate, real-time information about their crops, helping them make better decisions and improve their yields.

Key Features of the Agristack Project

At the heart of this mission lies the Agristack Project, a digital system that will include three key registries managed by state governments:

• Farmers’ Registry: A digital record of each farmer’s information.
• Geo-referenced Village Maps: Precise maps for better agricultural planning.
• Crop Sown Registry: A tracking system for crops grown across the country.

Already, more than 29.99 lakh Farmer IDs have been generated, while 436 districts have had the Digital Crop Survey in the Kharif 2024 crop season. The system assures that data is kept secure and owned by the states, hence meeting the requirements of Digital Personal Data Protection( DPDP).

What Does This Mean for Farmers?

Digital Agriculture Mission guarantees farmers transparency and access to data-driven insights. Additionally, it will allow farmers to make decisions about managing crops, enhance productivity by utilising digital tools, and enhance the privacy and security of their data.

Opportunities for Agri-Businesses

This opens new opportunities for agri-input companies. The data they get here is highly valuable for improving their product offerings, developing better distribution channels, and reaching out to farmers in a more personalised way.

As the Digital Agriculture Mission sets the stage for a new era in farming, its potential to revolutionize the sector is clear. The question now is: how quickly can farmers and businesses adapt to this digital future?

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