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Prelims level: Digital Agriculture Mission
Why in the News?
The Union Cabinet has approved the “Digital Agriculture Mission” with a budget of ₹2,817 Crore, including ₹1,940 Crore as the central share.
About Digital Agriculture Mission
| Category | Details |
| Historical Context | Originally planned for the financial year 2021-22 but delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Announced in the Union Budgets of 2023-24 and 2024-25. |
| Funding Breakdown | Total outlay: Rs 2,817 crore
• Rs 1,940 crore from the Centre |
| Objective | To create Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the agriculture sector, similar to other e-governance initiatives like Aadhaar, DigiLocker, eSign, UPI, and electronic health records. |
| Major Components of DPI | 1. AgriStack: – A comprehensive digital platform integrating various agricultural services. – Facilitates access to information, services, and benefits related to farming and agricultural practices. – Centralizes agricultural data to improve accessibility and efficiency. |
| 2. Krishi Decision Support System (DSS): – Provides data-driven insights and recommendations for farmers. – Assists in decision-making related to crop management, pest control, and resource optimization based on real-time data. – Utilizes advanced analytics to enhance productivity and mitigate risks. |
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| 3. Soil Profile Maps: – Detailed digital maps on a 1:10,000 scale covering approximately 142 million hectares. – Provides comprehensive information about soil characteristics and health. – Supports precision agriculture by offering targeted soil data for optimal crop planning. |
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| Additional Component | Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES): – A tech-based system to provide accurate estimates of agricultural production. – Aims to offer reliable data for policy decisions, agricultural planning, and resource allocation. |
| Impact on Farmers | The mission will enable farmers to access a range of digital services, improve decision-making through data analysis, enhance productivity with detailed soil information, and provide accurate crop estimations to better manage agricultural practices. |
| Timeline | Rolled out across the country over the next two years (until 2025-26). |
PYQ:[2020] In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of: (a) Digital security infrastructure (b) Food security infrastructure (c) Health care and education infrastructure (d) Telecommunication and transportation infrastructure |
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