AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) Launched to Aid Farmers
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) |
| Date | August 15 |
| Launched by | Union Government |
| Venue | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
| Key Speaker | Mr. Chouhan (Union Minister) |
| Objective | Reduce farmers' dependence on pesticide retailers and promote scientific pest management |
| Technology Used | AI tools for pest data analysis |
| Beneficiaries | Approximately 14 crore farmers |
| Functionality | Farmers can upload photos of infested crops/insects via NPSS platform for expert diagnosis |
| Benefits | Timely disease control, accurate diagnosis and treatment, increased farmer confidence, soil preservation, no additional funding needed |
| Challenges Addressed | Correct usage of pesticides at the right time; addressing excessive pesticide use |
| Official Statement | Union Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi emphasized the system's role in pesticide management |