Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS) is all set to revolutionize Indian agriculture with its advanced digital geo-spatial technology. The platform, launched by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, offers real-time data-driven insights on weather patterns, soil conditions, crop health, crop acreage and advisories.
By combining satellite imagery, weather data and advanced analytics, Krishi-DSS aims to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability across India. The platform includes several advanced modules designed to support comprehensive agricultural management. From the vast expanse of fields to the smallest soil particle, Krishi-DSS has all the details covered.
Comprehensive features
- Crop Mapping and Monitoring: Analyzes crop patterns over multiple years to support sustainable farming and optimize crop rotation practices.
- Drought Monitoring: Provides real-time data on soil moisture, water storage, and crop conditions to effectively manage and mitigate drought risks.
- Field Parcel Segmentation: Facilitates precise identification of field parcels for targeted agricultural interventions based on unique needs.
- Soil Information System: Offers detailed soil data to assist in crop suitability assessments and land management for conservation efforts.
- Ground Truth Data Library: Supplies vital resources, including spectral libraries and ground truth data, to researchers and industry experts.
The launch took place during the one-day conference on “Space-Driven Solutions for Agricultural Transformation in India,” held to mark National Space Day on 23rd Day of August of every year. Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, led the introduction of Krishi-DSS with Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the DoAFW.
Officers/delegates form Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Department of Space, ISRO centres, various central agencies, state remote sensing centres, state agriculture department, Institutes/Universities, agrotech industry participated in the event.
The programme included various technical sessions showcasing the current status of utilization of Space Technology in agriculture sector and demonstration of the various Portal of ISRO for accessing the satellite based data products. The panel discussions were organized to discuss the uses of Space technology in agriculture.
Key Highlights of the Conference:
- Harnessing Space Technology for Agricultural Advancement: The conference showcased the latest advancements in satellite remote sensing, Geo-spatial technology and their applications in precision agriculture, crop monitoring, disaster management and soil health management.
- Launch of Krishi-DSS: The geo-spatial platform, Krishi-DSS, was unveiled as a tool to empower stakeholders with real-time data-driven insights.
- Public-Private Partnerships: The conference underscored the importance of collaboration between the government, private sector and academia in accelerating the adoption of space technology in agriculture.
- Farmer-Centric Approach: The event emphasized the need to create user-friendly solutions and capacity building programs to ensure that the benefits of space technology reach the grassroots level.
Policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and researchers emphasized space technology’s potential to address Indian agriculture’s challenges and ensure food security. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is actively using Space Technology for crop forecasting, drought monitoring and crop health, and is committed to advancing these efforts in collaboration with all stakeholders.