Cabinet announces Rs 2,817 cr for Digital Agriculture Mission eyeing farmers' welfare through tech

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi on Monday announced the launch of Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs 2,817 crore, in an attempt to improve farmers' lives through technology.

The government has given its nod to a total of seven agriculture projects worth Rs 13,966. «Today, 7 major decisions have been taken in the cabinet meeting for improving the lives of farmers and increasing their income,» Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a media briefing.

A major component of this mission is the creation of an Agri Stack, which includes a Farmers Registry, Village Land Maps Registry, and Crop Sown Registry.

The Agri Stack will serve as a comprehensive database through detailed records of farmers, land usage, and crop patterns.
Another crucial aspect of the mission is the Krishi Decision Support System.
This system will leverage geospatial data, drought and flood monitoring, weather and satellite data, and groundwater availability information to assist farmers in making informed decisions. Additionally, the system will include modeling tools for crop yield and insurance, helping farmers to better plan their activities and mitigate risks.

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