NABARD-IMD Pact Adds Weather Data to DiCRA Platform
Why in the news
NABARD joined hands with IMD to bring weather intelligence onto DiCRA for farmers, lenders and rural stakeholders.
Key facts
- Pact: NABARD-IMD MoU; data goes to a dedicated Weather Portal on DiCRA.
- IMD inputs: forecasts, agro-advisories, in-situ observations, alerts for extreme weather.
- Access: web portals, mobile interfaces and APIs for banks, insurers and agri-tech firms.
About DiCRA
- Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture: open-source platform backed by NABARD and UNDP.
Exam angle
- Parties: NABARD and IMD.
- Platform: DiCRA; co-supporter: UNDP.
- Delivery aim: last-mile access.