During a review meeting of the Uttar Pradesh
Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening Project
(UP-Agrees), the Chief Minister directed officials to formulate a digital
agriculture policy in line with national technical standards to ensure a secure
and robust cyber infrastructure. Emphasizing the "From Agriculture to
Industry" approach, the Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of
value addition, processing, and local employment generation.
Key Points
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The
proposed digital agriculture system will provide real-time, integrated access
to data related to crops, weather, seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, insurance,
markets, logistics, and institutional services. This system will encourage
innovation-based research and data-driven decision-making in the agricultural
sector.
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The Chief
Minister directed that this initiative be implemented in coordination with the
Uttar Pradesh Diversified Agriculture Support Project (UP DASP) in
collaboration with agricultural universities, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
UP DASP: This This
is a ₹4,000 crore (US$500 million) World Bank-supported project being
implemented over six years in 28 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and
Bundelkhand. The project's main focus is on:
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Promoting
sustainable agricultural growth in response to changing climatic conditions.
¨ Strengthening market linkages and ensuring
efficient use of resources.
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Increasing
productivity and supporting the development of agriculture-based industries.
