Centre unveils new system to study weather, crop patterns

• The Union Agriculture Ministry has launched a digital geo-spatial platform, Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS)

Highlights:

• Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS) which will share real-time data-driven insights on weather patterns, soil conditions, crop health, crop acreage and advisories with all stakeholders such as farmers, experts and policymakers.
• The Ministry said Krishi-DSS was a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture.
• The platform provides seamless access to comprehensive data, including satellite images, weather information, reservoir storage, groundwater levels and soil health information, which can be easily accessed from anywhere at any time.
• Krishi-DSS includes several advanced modules designed to support comprehensive agricultural management.
• The DSS can also be helpful in drought monitoring and it will provide near real-time information on various indicators, i.e. soil moisture, water storage, crop condition, dry spells, etc., and will inform the stakeholders about how weather is impacting the crops, crop harvest status, crop residue burning, etc.
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• From flood impact assessment to crop insurance solutions and many more, Krishi-DSS is a holistic solution.
• It’s about empowering our farmers, informing our policies, and nourishing our nation

Prelims Takeaway

• Krishi - DSS