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Key Initiatives
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- Kisan e-Mitra (AI-powered Chatbot):
- Assists farmers with PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme queries.
- Supports 11 regional languages.
- Handles 20,000+ queries daily (92 lakh+ queries answered).
- Future expansion to include other government schemes.
- National Pest Surveillance System:
- Uses AI & ML to detect pest infestations early.
- Enables timely intervention to reduce crop losses.
- Farmers upload pest images for analysis.
- Covers 61 crops & 400+ pests.
- Used by 10,000+ extension workers.
- AI-Based Crop Monitoring:
- Utilizes satellite imagery and field photographs.
- Helps in crop-weather monitoring & mapping.
Impact on Agriculture
- Boosts Productivity: Early pest detection and crop monitoring enhance yield.
- Supports Farmers: AI-powered chatbot simplifies access to government schemes.
- Strengthens Sustainability: Data-driven insights improve farming resilience.
By integrating AI and IoT, the government is modernizing agriculture, ensuring higher efficiency, sustainability, and farmer welfare across India.
