Dr Misra emphasized the government’s commitment to modernizing agricultural data management, stating that the digital crop survey will be completed within the next three months.
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Haryana Financial Commissioner Revenue (FCR), Dr Sumita Misra outlined the state government’s ambitious plan for the full-scale implementation of the AgriStack initiative, including the establishment of a dedicated AgriStack Cell to oversee and coordinate its execution. She shared these details while presiding over a crucial meeting here today with departmental officers to discuss the rollout of the Haryana AgriStack initiative.
Dr Misra emphasized the government’s commitment to modernizing agricultural data management, stating that the digital crop survey will be completed within the next three months. The initiative also includes the creation of a comprehensive Farmer Registry to develop an accurate and up-to-date database of all farmers in Haryana. To ensure effective implementation at the local level, master trainers will be appointed and trained in every district.
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Chief Knowledge Officer and Advisor, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Rajeev Chawla, described AgriStack as a national-level program aimed at transforming Indian agriculture. He explained that the initiative is built on three core digital components: the Farmer Registry, geo-referencing of land parcels, and the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) for systematic crop data collection.
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With financial support from the Government of India, Haryana will receive significant incentives up to ₹216 crore for complete farmer registration and up to ₹50 crore for conducting digital crop surveys in more than 80 per cent of its villages. These funds are expected to fast-track the state’s digital agricultural transformation.
Dr Misra noted that the AgriStack initiative will deliver tangible benefits to farmers. A Farmer ID will soon be mandatory for receiving PM-KISAN scheme installments. Data from the Digital Crop Survey will be crucial for facilitating crop insurance claims, ensuring access to Price Support Scheme (PSS) benefits, and enabling farmers to avail themselves of Minimum Support Price (MSP) protections.
The digital platform will also streamline fertilizer distribution and improve disaster relief operations through timely data sharing with agencies such as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). She further informed that Rahul Hooda, Special Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, will serve as the nodal officer and head of the AgriStack Cell.
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