Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity |
| Initiative | Key Features & Objectives |
| Digital Agriculture Mission | Uses AI, Big Data, and geospatial tech for crop monitoring, soil management, and weather forecasting. |
| ICAR Crop Research | Developed 2,900 new crop varieties, including 2,661 stress-tolerant ones, to enhance productivity. |
| Animal & Fisheries Tech | Introduced vaccines, diagnostics, and aquaculture tools to improve livestock and fishery productivity. |
| Farmer Training & Awareness | KVKs and SAUs conduct training, field demos, and skill programs to educate farmers on modern practices. |
| Agricultural Marketing | e-NAM, Kisan Rail/Udan, FPOs, and Agri-tech startups improve market access and reduce intermediaries. |
| Soil Health & Water Management | Soil Health Card, PDMC, and micro-irrigation promote sustainable farming and efficient water use. |