GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

Give a brief overview of the 'Digital Agriculture Mission'. How can it benefit the agriculture sector?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025

Agri-technologyAgricultural Marketing

Syllabus: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

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The toppers’ answers

Dishant A NisarAIR 19 · CSE 2025 · 109 wordsTheir whole copy

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Digital Agriculture Mission launched by the government aims to incorporate 'Digital Public Infrastructure' in farming to ensure high growth.

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Digital Agriculture Mission | |--- Agristack | |--- Farmers registry | | |--- Identity card of 11 crore farmers | |--- Crop sown registry | | |--- To map out various crops sowed in area for intelligent decision | |--- Georeferenced village maps | |--- For targetted intervention, land titling etc. | |--- Krishi decision Support system |--- Geospatial based mapping to ensure information to farmers on Agri-practices.

Benefit to Agriculture sector

  1. Technology enabled decision making for farmers → Climate patterns, crop information.

  2. Targetted interventions by government to assist farmers based on region-specific needs.

  3. Agri-credit to farmers based on KISAN card and farmer Aadhaar card.

  4. Insurance uptake as climate-sensitive information available → PM Fasal bima promoted.

  5. Clear land titling based on geospatial mapping → Reduce judicial disputes.

  6. Private sector in agriculture → smart mechanization, improved productivity → Bharat Agri startup.

  7. Market based crop sowing based on prior estimation → improve income.

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