The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare organized a conference on the role of space technology in propelling India’s agricultural sector towards unprecedented growth and development. The conference also marked the launch of the digital geo-spatial platform, Krishi-Decision Support System (DSS), a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural innovation landscape.
Krishi-DSS is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture, providing seamless access to comprehensive data including satellite images, weather information, reservoir storage, groundwater levels, and soil health information. It includes advanced modules designed to support comprehensive agricultural management, from the vast expanse of fields to the smallest soil particle.
Key features of Krishi-DSS include crop mapping and monitoring, drought monitoring, field parcel segmentation, one nation-one soil information system, ground truth data library, flood impact assessment, crop insurance solutions, and more. By integrating various data sources, Krishi-DSS can develop farmer-centric solutions such as individual advisories and early disaster warnings.
The event attracted officers/delegates from various agencies, including the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Department of Space, ISRO centers, central agencies, State Remote sensing Centres, State agriculture departments, Institutes/Universities, and the Agri-Tech industry. The program included technical sessions showcasing the current status of utilization of space technology in the agriculture sector and panel discussions discussing possible uses cases of space technology in the field of agriculture.
The distinguished gathering of policy makers, scientists, industry leaders, and researchers highlighted the immense potential of space technology to address the challenges of Indian agriculture and ensure food security for a growing population.
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Source: PIB
