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.
