Introduction India’s agriculture and rural economy heavily depend on water availability and watershed management, especially in rainfed regions, which constitute nearly 60% of cultivated land. Inadequate water management leads to soil erosion, low productivity, and rural distress. To address these challenges, the Government of India launched the Neeranchal Watershed Management Programme (NWMP) in 2018 as…
🌾 Introduction Agriculture in India is undergoing a remarkable digital transformation. As the sector strives to address long-standing challenges such as information asymmetry, low productivity, climate unpredictability, and limited extension services, technology is emerging as a game-changer. Among the most impactful innovations are AI-based chatbots and mobile applications, which are revolutionizing how farmers receive timely…
Introduction India’s agricultural sector, which employs more than 50% of the country’s workforce, faces multiple challenges including unpredictable weather, low productivity, inefficient supply chains, and market access issues. To modernize and address these structural problems, the Government of India launched the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) 2021-25—a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging technology to revolutionize the…