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  • Jul 24, 2024
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“GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE (DPI) TO DIGITISE AGRICULTURE SECTOR”

Why in the news?

  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced DPI implementation in agriculture over three years.
  • DPI aims to ease farmers’ access to government schemes and services.
  • A DPI-based crop survey in 400 districts during the Kharif season will create a digital database of six crore farmers and their crops.

About Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):

  • Definition: Foundational digital platforms created by governments for efficient and inclusive delivery of digital services.
  • Key Elements:
    • Digital Identification Systems: Unique digital IDs (e.g., Aadhaar).
    • Payment Infrastructure: Secure digital payment platforms (e.g., UPI).
    • Data Exchange Solutions: Secure, standardised data exchange frameworks.
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE (DPI) TO DIGITISE AGRICULTURE SECTOR - UPSCsource:lotusrise
What is India Stack?

  • Set of APIs for governments, businesses, and developers.
  • Enables presence-less, paperless, and cashless service delivery.
  • Unlocks identity, data, and payments at population scale.
  • Applicable to any country, developed or emerging.
  • Promotes financial and social inclusion, positioning India for the Internet Age.

Government’s Digital Initiatives in Agriculture:

  • National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGP-A): AI, ML, Robotics, Drones, Blockchain.
  • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Farmer registry, crop sown registry, georeferenced maps.
  • e-NAM: Unified national market for agricultural commodities.
  • PM KISAN Scheme: Direct Benefit Transfer to farmers.
  • Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): Financial support for post-harvest infrastructure.
  • National Mission on Horticulture: HORTNET for financial assistance.
  • Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: YES-Tech, WINDS portal, AIDE app.
  • ICAR Initiatives: 100+ mobile apps, “Kisan Sarathi” advisory platform.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/fintechs-pitch-for-focus-on-digital-public-infra-in-budget/#:~:text=released%20on%20Monday.-,Digital%20Public%20Infrastructure%20(DPI),services%20in%20the%20digital%20age.