India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Government of India uses various modern technologies such as satellites, drones, Artificial Intelligence (Al), Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Internet of Things (IoT) for the effective implementation of technology-driven crop monitoring systems.
Use of Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
Use of Drones:
Use of drones are promoted under Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM) by providing assistance up to 50% for agriculture graduates, Small and Marginal farmers of the North Eastern States for procuring kisan drones. For other farmers, financial assistance for the purchase of Kisan Drones is provided at 40% of the cost. Financial assistance of 40% of the cost is also provided for establishing Custom Hiring Centres of Kisan Drones. A total of 2122 Drones have been distributed/approved under SMAM scheme.
Further, the 'Namo Drone Didi' Central Sector Scheme aims to equip selected Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with drones to offer rental services to farmers for agricultural applications, including spraying of fertilizers and pesticides. As per the information provided by the Department of Fertilizers, 1094 drones have been distributed to Drone Didis of SHGs. All these SHG members have been provided training at the Remote Pilot Organisations (RPTOS) authorised by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
AgriStack project under Digital agriculture Mission and other RS-IS initiatives support a wide range of digital services by integrating with various schemes, for accurate targeting of beneficiaries for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under PM-KISAN, Minimum Support Price (MSP)-based procurement through the Food Corporation of India (FCI), booking of Fertilizer and transparent, efficient, accurate and timely settlement of claims under PMFBY. They also enable faster delivery of services, such as disaster relief disbursement in Maharashtra, sanctioning of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans within half an hour, and improved farmer outreach for participation in procurement schemes. Furthermore, the Farmer ID is being used for enrolment under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), procurement under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-ASHA, and linking with Soil Health Cards to support crop and input planning. In addition, Digital Crop Survey data is being utilized to generate near real-time crop production estimates.
Further, under National Mission on Natural Farming, the geo-referencing of Natural farms/clusters are captured under Krishi MApper application.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
