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A 15-day mass outreach programme under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan concluded with a report presented to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and senior officials. The initiative aimed to capture farmer concerns, improve productivity, and raise incomes.
Context:
Key Demands and Policy Recommendations
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Farmers called for universal DBT coverage for all Central and State-sponsored schemes.
- Emphasis was placed on reducing middlemen, ensuring timely disbursals, and improving transparency.
AI-Based Price Forecasting Tools
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- Farmers sought AI-powered tools to forecast prices of horticulture crops and basmati rice.
- Such tools are expected to improve market awareness and reduce post-harvest losses.
Identified Gaps and Action Areas
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Actionable Policy Issues
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- Quicker dissemination of subsidised super seeder machines.
- Need for village-level advisory mechanisms on planting and pest control.
Research and Extension Gaps
- Greater involvement of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in addressing localised crop and soil issues.
- Tailored skill development programmes to address knowledge gaps in modern farming techniques.
Planned Interventions
Short-Term (Next 6 Months)
- Village-wise soil and water testing camps to guide optimal fertilizer use.
- Expansion of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan campaign to twice a year.
- Promotion of in-situ crop residue management and sustainable agriculture.
Medium-Term
- Establishment of Village-Level Plant Clinics and Seasonal Advisory Centres to provide expert guidance on crop diseases and weather-based advisory.
- Integration of plant clinics with the existing agri-extension framework.
