CROPIC Scheme: Collection of Real-Time Observations & Photos of Crops

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare plans to launch CROPIC under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).

• The study will initially cover the kharif 2025 and rabi 2025-26 seasons and  Focus on three major notified crops covered under  Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
• It will be rolled out initially in at least 50 districts per season.

What is CROPIC?

• CROPIC stands for Collection of Real-Time Observations & Photos of Crops.
• It aims to monitor crop health and assess losses using field photographs and AI models.
• Funding patterns
• • The Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT) under PMFBY will be used for funding CROPIC. 
  • The FIAT has a total outlay of Rs 825 crore for different technology innovations under crop insurance schemes.

How will CROPIC work on the ground?

• Farmers will use the CROPIC Mobile App to take pictures of their crops multiple times during their growth cycle, providing real-time data on crop health. These images will be analyzed by AI-based models to determine crop type, growth stage, and any damage.
• Officials will access this data through a web-based dashboard to monitor crops and verify losses when farmers apply for compensation. This system ensures transparency, speeds up insurance claims, and improves agricultural risk management.

Why is CROPIC important (Significance)?

• Better Crop Monitoring: It will help monitor the health of crops and detect problems like disease or stress.
• Faster Loss Assessment: It will automate how crop losses are calculated, making the process quicker and more efficient.
• Quicker Farmer Compensation: This means farmers who are eligible for insurance payouts will get their money faster.
• Crop Information Directory: It will create a rich database of information about different crops.

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