What is the News ?

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (DA & FW) recently introduced the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics, and its launch was attended by members of NITI Aayog.

Facts About:

• This innovative platform is specifically designed to improve the management of data within the agricultural sector.
• It represents a significant stride towards a more efficient and responsive framework for agricultural policies.
• As a vital part of the Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture, it's an initiative led by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare to streamline data management in agriculture.
• The primary goal is to offer real-time, standardized, and verified data about agricultural commodities, simplifying data-driven decision-making for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders.
• This initiative is in line with the principles of e-governance, introducing intelligence, transparency, and flexibility to India's agricultural sector.