Andhra Pradesh to modernise e-Panta App for easier crop registration
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Why in news
Andhra Pradesh's Department of Agriculture modernized the e-Panta App to allow farmers to independently register crops and track progress via SMS alerts.
Background
The modernized e-Panta App utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) for field crop analysis and satellite imagery for fallow land verification. The initiative was led by Director of Agriculture Manazir Jeelani Samoon in collaboration with the APAIMS and Digital Agriculture Cell.
Facts for Prelims
- S&Te-Panta App: Utilizes AI for field crop analysis and satellite imagery for fallow land verification
- BodyAPAIMS: Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Information Management System
- FactThe app enables independent crop registration and real-time SMS alerts for farmers
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the integration of AI and satellite imagery in agricultural apps can enhance transparency and efficiency in crop registration and land management.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Reducing manual errors and fraudulent land claims through satellite-based fallow land verification
- Last-mile connectivity: Bridging the digital divide by providing real-time SMS alerts to rural farmers
- Institutional synergy: Coordination between Department of Agriculture and NIC for seamless data flow
Keywords: Precision Agriculture · Digital Public Infrastructure · Transparency · Last-mile delivery · Data-driven governance
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