A national conference on the implementation of digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a component of the digital agriculture mission was recently organized by the Union Agriculture Ministry. This project aims to increase farmer service delivery and agricultural efficiency via the use of digital technologies.
Purpose of Conference and Major Aspects of the Digital Agriculture Mission
- Mandate: To enhance cooperation among Central and State Governments in implementation of the Digital Agriculture Mission.
- Domain: Agri Stack, Krishi DSS and soil profile mapping were highlighted community interest areas.
- For better service delivery, the bills aimed at simplifying processes and improving agricultural schemes.
Key Components Discussed
- Digitised Farmer Registry: A system developed for streamlined data collection and management of farmer information
- Special Central Assistance Scheme – Provides financial support to states for agricultural reforms.
- Digital Agriculture Initiatives: Introduction of technology to elevate productivity, sustainability and operational convenience
Presentations and Insights
- Presentation by Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi on the vision of Digital agriculture.omMission
- Secretary Land Resource Manoj Joshi stressed upon linking land reforms with the Farmers' Registry.
- Post-session write-up: The discussion involved the implementation of DPI, for livestock and fisheries
Importance of Regulations and Manuals
- The Guidelines and Farmer Registry Handbook provide a stepping stone for sustainable digital practices in agriculture.
Month: Current Affairs - October 19, 2024
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