Union Agriculture Ministry creates 11 crore digital identity cards for farmers five months early
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Why in news
The Union Agriculture Ministry achieved the milestone of creating 11 crore unique digital identity cards for farmers five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline under the Digital Agriculture Mission.
Background
The Union Agriculture Ministry, led by Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, completed the creation of 11 crore digital IDs by October 23, 2026. These IDs are designed to facilitate transparent access to bank credit, crop insurance, and disaster relief while minimizing paperwork.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact11 crore unique digital identity cards created for farmers by October 23, 2026
- SchemeDigital Agriculture Mission: The initiative under which the farmer IDs were created
- PostShivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister
- FactMarch 31, 2027: The original deadline for the completion of the digital ID project
Prelims practice question
Under which initiative did the Union Agriculture Ministry create unique digital identity cards for farmers?
- (a)e-NAM Portal
- (b)Digital Agriculture Mission
- (c)PM-KISAN Scheme
- (d)Soil Health Card Scheme
Show answer
Answer: (b) Digital Agriculture Mission — The note states that the IDs were created under the Digital Agriculture Mission.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the creation of unique digital identities for farmers can enhance the efficiency of credit delivery and disaster relief mechanisms in Indian agriculture.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accurate farmer profiling to prevent leakage in subsidy distribution
- Digital divide: Addressing accessibility issues for small and marginal farmers in remote regions
- Financial inclusion: Streamlining the linkage between digital IDs and formal banking credit systems
Keywords: Digital Agriculture Mission · Financial Inclusion · Transparency · Disaster Relief · E-governance
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