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(THE GIST OF PIB) Krishi-Decision Support System

(AUGUST-2024)

Recently, the Union government launched a unique digital geospatial platform called Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS).

It is a first-of-its-kind geospatial platform specifically designed for Indian agriculture.

It captures minute details from the vast expanse of fields to the smallest soil particle.
The platform provides seamless access to comprehensive data including satellite images, weather information, reservoir storage, groundwater levels and soil health information, which can be easily accessed from anywhere at any time.
It’ll also give near real-time information on various indicators such as soil moisture, water storage, crop condition, dry spells, etc.
One nation-one soil information system of Krishi-DSS will give comprehensive soil data with embedded information on soil type, soil pH (potential of hydrogen), soil health, etc.

It will enable the government to understand cropping patterns by analysing parcel-level crop maps of different years.
The feature on drought monitoring in this platform will help the government to stay ahead of drought.
It will enable the government to accurately identify field-parcel units, which will help in understanding each parcel's unique needs, and cropping patterns, for targeted interventions.