India - Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates National Pest Surveillance System

Date:08-20-2024

Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister inaugurated the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) in New Delhi. This digital initiative by Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare utilises cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to offer timely and precise pest management advisories. The system comprises a user-friendly mobile app and a web portal, ensuring accessibility for all farmers. By leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics, NPSS enables accurate pest identification, monitoring, management.

Farmers will greatly benefit from NPSS as it provides quick solutions to pest attacks and crop diseases, reducing crop losses and thus improving productivity. The system’s comprehensive pest incidence data and automated advisories will empower farmers with actionable insights, helping them make informed decisions and take proactive measures to protect their crops.

The launch of NPSS marks a significant step forward in modernising agriculture in India, enhancing food security, and supporting sustainable farming practices. This initiative underscores the Government’s commitment to leveraging technology for the welfare of farmers and the advancement of the agricultural sector.

Chauhan highlighted that through NPPS, the farmers will be able to know different types of insecticides and pesticides and save their crops from their harmful effect. On the occasion, Chauhan also interacted with many farmers who are the beneficiaries of the various schemes being implemented by the Central Government. Around Five Hundred farmers were present in the event.