AI and IoT Tools for Farmers: Kisan e-Mitra and Pest System
Why in the news
The government highlighted a set of AI and IoT based digital tools meant to make farming more efficient and to help farmers reach schemes and advice quickly.
Key facts
- Kisan e-Mitra: an AI chatbot for questions on PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, working in 11 regional languages.
- It fields 20,000+ queries a day; over 92 lakh queries have been answered. It may later cover other schemes.
- National Pest Surveillance System: uses AI and ML to spot pest attacks early so losses can be cut.
- Farmers upload pest photos; the system spans 61 crops and 400+ pests, with 10,000+ extension workers using it.
- AI-based crop monitoring: relies on satellite imagery and field photos for crop-weather monitoring and mapping.
| Tool | Purpose | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Kisan e-Mitra | Scheme help chatbot | 11 languages; 20,000+ daily queries |
| Pest Surveillance System | Early pest detection | 61 crops; 400+ pests |
| AI crop monitoring | Crop-weather mapping | Satellite plus field photos |
Significance
- Early pest alerts and monitoring help raise yields.
- A chatbot makes scheme information easier to reach.
- Data-driven insight builds farm resilience and sustainability.
Exam angle
- Chatbot linked to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Kisan e-Mitra.
- Technologies used: AI, ML, IoT, satellite imagery.