AgriStack: Digital Public Infrastructure for Farmers
Why in the news
Speaking at Business Standard Manthan, the Union Finance Minister described AgriStack as the “next UPI”. The government is building digital public infrastructure for agriculture to serve farmers better.
Key facts
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core databases | Farmer registry, land records, crop data |
| ID target | About 110 million farmers |
| IDs created so far | 86.2 million |
| Approval | September 2024, by the Union government |
| Completion target | March 2027 |
- Nature: a digital ecosystem for agriculture that brings together farmer data, land records and crop information.
Objectives
- Let farmers get benefits and services with little paperwork.
- Improve delivery of subsidies, insurance and credit.
- Support targeted farm policy through accurate data.
Exam angle
- Described as the “next UPI”; digital public infrastructure for agriculture.
- Three databases: farmer registry, land records, crop data.
- Figures: 110 million target, 86.2 million IDs done.