Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu highlights digital initiatives taken to support farmers in Andhra Pradesh
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Digital infrastructure in agriculture: a GS3 case study on subsidy efficiency and precision farming.
Why in news
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu highlighted the progress of digital agriculture initiatives, including AgriStack and APAIMS 2.0, to support farmers.
Background
The state achieved 86.8% of its target for Farmer IDs under AgriStack with 52.08 lakh beneficiaries. APAIMS 2.0 facilitated digital fertilizer distribution for 24.69 lakh farmers, resulting in a 31% reduction in urea consumption.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAgriStack: 52.08 lakh PM-KISAN beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh received Farmer IDs.
- FactAPAIMS 2.0: Facilitated digital fertilizer distribution for 24.69 lakh farmers.
- FactUrea consumption reduction: 31% achieved through APAIMS 2.0.
- FactPulses cultivation: Reached 99% of the target despite El Niño conditions.
- FactContingency seeds: ₹200 crore allocated with an 80% subsidy.
Prelims practice question
With reference to digital agriculture initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:
- A subsidy of 80% was provided for pulses cultivation under the contingency seeds allocation.
- The APAIMS 2.0 system resulted in a 40% reduction in urea consumption.
- The state issued Farmer IDs to 52.08 lakh PM-KISAN beneficiaries under AgriStack.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states urea consumption was reduced by 31%.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how digital interventions like AgriStack and APAIMS can enhance agricultural productivity and ensure efficient input distribution in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven governance: Reducing input wastage through real-time digital tracking of fertilizer distribution
- Climate resilience: Balancing pulse cultivation targets against El Niño-induced climatic variability
- Financial inclusion: Leveraging Farmer IDs to streamline insurance claims and direct benefit transfers
Keywords: AgriStack · Digital Agriculture · Input Optimization · Climate Resilience · Precision Farming
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