Recently, the Minister of State for Agriculture launched the Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS). 

About Krishi-Decision Support System

• It is a satellite-based system.
• Objective: It aims to assist farmers in improving crop management and productivity. 

• Technological Background

  • Developed using technologies similar to the government’s Gati Shakti initiative.
  • Built with data from RISAT-1A and VEDAS, provided by the Department of Space.

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• Key Features of Krishi-DSS

• • Real-Time Information: Offers real-time data on crop conditions, weather patterns, water resources, and soil health.
  • Geospatial Platform: Utilizes satellite imagery to monitor and predict crop health and potential risks.
  • Disaster Warnings: Provides early alerts for disasters such as pest attacks and extreme weather events.
  • Crop Monitoring and Diversification: Supports crop mapping, monitoring, and encourages crop rotation and diversification across different regions. 

Benefits of Krishi-DSS

The data from RISAT-1A will be very useful for building tools that support agriculture, environment protection, managing water resources, and disaster response.

• For Farmers
  • Aids in better crop management amidst climate challenges.
  • Helps in improving overall productivity and resilience to weather extremes.
• For Agriculture
  • Promotes the use of space technology in the agricultural sector.
  • Supports expanded use of remote sensing for more crop varieties beyond traditional crops like paddy and wheat.

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