Introduction
The two most influential and important ministries of India, the ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare and the ministry of space recently signed the terms of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which could bring a monumental change in the Indian agricultural sector by the end of this decade.
Important takeaways from the new deal
The department of agriculture and farmers’ welfare and the department of space on Tuesday penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) upon strategic agreement. The objective of the agreement focuses on developing the Krishi decision support system or Krishi DSS with the help of advanced AI-powered geospatial technologies.
The technology provided by the department of space along with the related databases will be utilized in further developing an evidence-based decision-making approach to the agricultural and farming practices across the country, enhancing the capability of the concerned stakeholders within the agricultural sector in the process.
Shedding light on the positives of this new initiative, union minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the new approach will revolutionize India’s agricultural potential by adding another dimension to it.
The key potential benefits the Indian Agricultural Sector stands to receive
The MoU signed between the Indian department of agriculture and the department of space for further developing agriculture in the country is expected to result in several key benefits for the agricultural sector in India.
Among the many benefits expected are an increase in food production, improvement in irrigation facilities, and better crop management.
The increased food production is among the most important benefits that are likely to result from this MoU. With modern technology and improved infrastructure, there is
potential for a dramatic increase in productivity within Indian agriculture.
This will help to ensure that there is enough food available not only for India’s current population but also for the additional millions of people who are expected to be added to the population in the coming years. In addition, it will help reduce India’s dependence on imports for food items.
Improved irrigation facilities will also be crucial towards India’s agricultural structure. Drought has been a major issue in many parts of India, and with better irrigation facilities it will be easier to manage water resources more effectively. This will help improve crop yields during periods of drought, as well as helping to conserve water resources overall.
Other potential benefits include:
Increased access to information and data on weather, climate, soil quality, and other factors that impact crop growth;
Better utilization of scarce resources such as fertilizers, land, and water
Development of new crops and hybrids that are better suited to Indian conditions.
Conclusion
Keeping in mind that India will soon surpass china becoming the world’s most populous nation, this agreement will be monumental if it will be able to effectively address the many requirements that will arise as a result of the rising population in the process. Overall, it is anticipated that this MoU will help boost India’s agricultural productivity and make the sector more efficient and competitive. This will not only benefit farmers directly but also help improve the country’s food security measures.
