Role of Artificial Intelligence in improving agriculture sector, more crop per drop will bring revolution in farming

The government has taken significant steps to address challenges in the agricultural sector by leveraging the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The PDMC initiative focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at the farm level through micro-irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler irrigation. The objective of this scheme is to promote water conservation and optimize its use through advanced irrigation techniques.

AI Solutions to Address Agricultural Challenges:

1. Kisan e-Mitra, This AI-powered chatbot assists farmers by providing information about the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. It supports multiple languages and is evolving to aid in other government programs.
2. National Pest Monitoring System: This system uses AI and machine learning to detect crop issues, helping mitigate yield losses caused by climate change. It enables timely interventions for healthier crops.
3. AI-based Crop Health Assessment: Leveraging datasets from satellites, weather forecasts, and soil moisture data, AI analyzes field photos to monitor the health of rice and wheat crops effectively.

Initiatives to Enhance Water Use Efficiency:

The Government of India has implemented a centrally sponsored scheme called Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) to improve water use efficiency in agriculture. This initiative emphasizes the adoption of micro-irrigation systems such as drip and sprinkler technologies to achieve optimal water utilization.

Benefits of Micro-Irrigation: Micro-irrigation not only saves water but also reduces the use of fertilizers through fertigation (efficient use of fertilizers), labor costs, and other input expenses. Additionally, it helps in increasing the overall income of farmers.

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