Digital Agriculture Mission Set for ₹7,500 Crore Expansion
Why in the news
Plans are on to scale up the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) in the coming Union Budget with a much bigger allocation.
Key facts
- Proposed outlay: ₹7,500 crore for FY27-FY30.
- Earlier outlay: ₹2,817 crore for FY22-FY26.
- Rise: 166%.
- Nodal ministry: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
| Period | Outlay |
|---|---|
| FY22-FY26 (original five-year mission) | ₹2,817 crore |
| FY27-FY30 (proposed) | ₹7,500 crore |
About DAM
Begun in FY22 as a five-year mission, it builds Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for agriculture and enables AI-based, real-time decisions for farms and policy.
| Component | What it offers |
|---|---|
| AgriStack | Single database covering farmers, land records and crops |
| Krishi Decision Support System (KDSS) | AI analytics on weather, crop stress, pests and yield forecasts |
| Soil Fertility & Profile Maps | Combined soil health and nutrient data |
| Remote sensing and AI tools | Crop monitoring and early warning |
Exam angle
- Mission started: FY22.
- Nodal body: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Terms: AgriStack, KDSS, DPI.