Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chauhan inaugurated the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) in New Delhi.
- Mr Chauhan highlighted that through NPPS, the farmers will be able to know different types of insecticides and pesticides and save their crops from their harmful effects.
- The aim of NPSS is to reduce the dependence of farmers on pesticide retailers and inculcate a scientific approach among them towards pest management.
- NPSS will analyse the latest data on pests using AI tools to help farmers and experts in pest control and management.
- This system cures the crop diseases at proper time using technology. It will help in accurate diagnosis and accurate treatment.
- This will build the confidence among farmers and production will also increase. It will save the soil too. It is a technological platform and it needs no additional funding.
