What is the National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)?

About National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS):

• It is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfareleveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to provide timely pest management advisories to farmers across the country.
• It promises to reshape pest management practices and empower farmers across India.
• The primary goal of NPSS is to reduce farmers' reliance on pesticide retailers and foster a scientific approach to pest control. 
• The system comprises a user-friendly mobile app and a web portal, ensuring accessibility for all farmers.
• By leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics, NPSS enables accurate pest identification, monitoring, and management.
• Farmers will greatly benefit from NPSS as it provides quick solutions to pest attacks and crop diseases, reducing crop losses and thus improving productivity.
• The system's comprehensive pest incidence data and automated advisories will empower farmers with actionable insights, helping them make informed decisions and take proactive measures to protect their crops.