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SMART-CROP: SBI Foundation’s Climate Project for Farmers

3 November 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALSMART-CROP: SBIFoundation’sClimate Project forFarmers3 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

SBI’s CSR wing started a satellite-and-AI crop monitoring project for small farmers.

Key facts

  • SMART-CROP aims at climate resilience, productivity and sustainability.
  • Districts: Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur (Karnataka); Sangareddy, Vikarabad (Telangana).
  • Tools: satellite imaging, remote sensing and AI/ML to flag crop stress, pests and soil degradation early.
  • Research strand studies yield gaps and agroecological benefits.

Exam angle

  • LEAP = Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme.

Test yourself

1. SMART-CROP, a farm project, was started by which organisation in November 2025?

The notes say SBI Foundation, SBI's CSR arm, launched SMART-CROP.

2. Under which SBI Foundation programme is the SMART-CROP project supported?

SMART-CROP is supported under the LEAP (Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme).

3. Which crops are the focus of the SMART-CROP project?

The project targets pulse crops: chickpea and pigeonpea.

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