Kalanamak rice production in Siddharthnagar rises more than fivefold since 2018, while prices climb from ₹40 to ₹150 per kg Key Highlight: The number of farmers cultivating Kalanamak paddy has increased from 2,915 in 2018 to 23,000 in 2024, supported by improved varieties, processing infrastructure, branding
From AI-powered crop advisories and digital crop surveys to mechanisation, natural farming and water conservation, government programmes are increasingly using technology to improve farm productivity and resilience The Government of India is accelerating the digital and technology-led transformation of Indian agriculture, with a focus on improving
Drones, AI, Digital Crop Surveys and precision machinery are reshaping farm operations, while BharatVistaar expands AI-based support for farmers Key Highlights More than 10.33 crore Farmer IDs generated under AgriStack as of August 6, 2026. Digital Crop Survey covered 604 districts and more than 28.5 crore plots during
Government reports 114.60 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation and 11.81 lakh hectares under natural farming as foodgrain production reaches a record 357.73 million tonnes Key Highlights 26.18 crore Soil Health Cards generated nationwide. 114.60 lakh hectares brought under micro-irrigation, benefiting around 100 lakh farmers. 11.81 lakh hectares covered under the
Access Passes, PM-MKSSY incentives, fisheries clusters and export-oriented aquaculture initiatives aim to strengthen fisher incomes, seafood value chains and the Blue Economy Key Highlights 9,650 Access Passes issued for fishing beyond 12 nautical miles in India’s EEZ. PM-MKSSY offers 40% aquaculture insurance incentive, with additional support for women
Government deploys remote sensing, GIS, AI, drones and digital platforms to improve crop forecasts, pest surveillance, insurance claims and farmer services Key Highlights Government uses satellites, drones, AI, remote sensing, GIS and IoT for technology-driven crop monitoring. FASAL provides pre-harvest forecasts for 11 major crops across 20 states. YES-TECH
Oilseeds and pulses see mixed trends, while rice and coarse cereals remain below last year’s coverage Key Highlights Total Kharif sowing reached 985.89 lakh hectares as of August 7, 2026. Coverage was 17.96 lakh hectares lower than the 1,003.85 lakh hectares recorded during the corresponding period last year. Oilseeds
New National Scholarship Portal initiative aims to make scholarship payments faster and more transparent while strengthening practical training, innovation and entrepreneurship in agricultural education Key Highlights ₹21.35 crore released directly to more than 6,000 agriculture students through DBT. Scholarship payments will now be made monthly through the National