Government Schemes on Technology and Innovation in Agriculture

• Schemes
  • This involves technology and innovation schemes like National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA), Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM), Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).
• AgriStack
  • Develops a high-level Task Force that finalizes a report on India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA), that outlines the architecture of Digital AgriStack, including a unique ID for farmers and standards for interoperability between data streams in the Agristack.
• Makes in India
  • Makes in India innovation in farming technology, encourages start-ups in agriculture and establishes 50 Agri Business Incubators.
• Subsidies
  • Under different schemes, subsidies are offered to promote the adoption of new varieties/technologies.
• Training and Skills Upgradation
  • The program provides training, demonstrations, exhibitions, and skill development programs for farmers, farm women, and rural youth.
• Drone Technology for Pesticides
  • Releases SOPs for the use of drones in pesticide and nutrient application.

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