{"id":169776,"date":"2025-02-05T15:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=169776"},"modified":"2025-02-05T15:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:38:01","slug":"centre-unveils-new-agri-tech-schemes-for-higher-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/centre-unveils-new-agri-tech-schemes-for-higher-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Centre has introduced various important schemes aimed at upgrading agricultural technology, with an emphasis on boosting productivity, sustainability, and farmers&#8217; income. These initiatives integrate digital technologies, contemporary farming methods, and effective resource management to improve agricultural output while maintaining environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Government Initiatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Digital Agriculture Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and geospatial technology for,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better crop monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather forecasting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Crop Improvement &amp; Agricultural Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed 2,900 crop varieties in the last decade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2,661 varieties are resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses (diseases, pests, drought, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>156 new technologies\/machines introduced for production and post-harvest processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Technological Advancements in Animal &amp; Fisheries Sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of advanced diagnostics, vaccines, and processing methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing animal productivity, aquaculture efficiency, and fish health management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Farmer Training&amp; Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) conduct,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training sessions for farmers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field demonstrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill development programs to improve farm efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Agricultural Marketing &amp; Market Access<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>e-NAM (National Agricultural Market) for better price discovery &amp; transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kisan Rail &amp; Kisan Udan for faster transportation of farm produce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to reduce intermediaries and enhance farmers\u2019 profits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of Agri-tech startups and digital platforms like AGRI-Bazaar for direct farmer-buyer connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Sustainable Farming &amp; Soil Health Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil Health Card Scheme promotes balanced fertilizer use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICAR-recommended soil test-based nutrient management for:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced chemical fertilizer dependency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved soil health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micro-irrigation &amp; efficient irrigation methods under Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme for water conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7. 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