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| Empowering Indian Farmers: Launching the Agriculture Integrated Command Center [Source: Twitter] |
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center at Krishi Bhawan, Delhi, on March 8, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative aims to leverage digital technology to empower farmers across the nation, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering self-reliance among farmers.
The center's primary objective is to provide farmers with real-time information about their farms and identify challenges faced by the agriculture sector. By analyzing this data, the center can offer solutions to farmers’ problems, enhance their capacity, and ultimately improve crop yields, thereby bolstering the agriculture sector.
Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) are being established in 100 cities under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), but this newly launched center is exclusively dedicated to agriculture.
Key Objectives:
- Provide real-time farm information to farmers.
- Identify and address challenges in the agriculture sector.
- Assist in resolving farmers’ problems and enhancing crop yields.
- Facilitate easier access to government schemes for farmers.
Benefits to Farmers:
- Streamlined access to government schemes.
- Reflects India's advancement in the 21st century.
- Establishes trust and a secure environment among farmers.
Multifunctional Center:
- Displays digital innovations in the agriculture sector.
- Integrates data from various sources for informed decision-making.
- Includes plot-level data, crop surveys, meteorological data, and agricultural statistics.
The inauguration of the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center signifies a significant leap towards empowering farmers through digital technology. By providing real-time information and services, the center aims to foster self-reliance among farmers, resolve their challenges, and boost crop production.
Alignment with "Minimum Government-Maximum Governance":
- Ensures minimal interference in the lives of common citizens.
- Promotes independence and impartiality for self-empowerment.
Digital Agri Stack and Crop Survey:
- Digital Agri Stack initiative enhances digital agriculture.
- Digital crop survey provides precise details of farmers’ crops.
The Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center stands as a beacon of innovation in the agricultural landscape, promising a brighter, more self-reliant future for Indian farmers.