India's Agriculture Secretary promotes adoption of Digital Crop Survey and DGCES for precise crop production estimates using advanced technologies.

India's Agriculture Secretary, Devesh Chaturvedi, urges states to adopt new technology-driven initiatives, such as the Digital Crop Survey and Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), to improve farm production estimates and enhance data accuracy. These initiatives aim to provide near real-time and reliable data directly from the field, leading to more precise estimations of crop production. The revamped FASAL programme leverages remote sensing technology to generate accurate crop maps and area estimation for 10 major crops. The focus on digital surveys and advanced technologies is expected to lead to more efficient data collection, reduce discrepancies, and ultimately contribute to better policy-making in the agricultural sector.

August 22, 2024
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