UP Govt Partners with Google Cloud to Launch AI-Powered Agriculture Network
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | UP Govt Teams Up with Google Cloud for AI Agri Network |
| Project Name | Uttar Pradesh Open Network for Agriculture (UPONA) |
| Technology Used | Gemini AI, Beacon technology |
| MoU Signed Between | UP Govt (Manoj Kumar Singh) & Google Cloud (Anil Bhansali) |
| Key Objective | Empower farmers with digital tools, advisory services, and market access |
| Key Features | Weather data, microclimate updates, market price insights |
| Benefits for Farmers | Access to credit, mechanization support, real-time data |
| Open Network Participants | Service providers, financial institutions, government agencies |
| Significance | India's first state-level AI initiative in agriculture |
| Vision | Digital empowerment and doubling farmers' income |
| Platform Type | Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) |