GIS for Agri-Resilience
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India is one of the major players in the agriculture sector worldwide, and it is the primary source of livelihood for ~45% of the country’s population. The sector plays a major role in supporting livelihoods and ensuring food security for millions. In addition to providing food, feed, fuel, and fiber to meet the growing needs of the burgeoning population, it supplies raw materials to the country’s agri-based industry.
Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC) has developed and deployed a Geospatial Technology-based Crop Management Solution to address challenges in agricultural management.
The mission of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Raichur is to generate quality human resources in the area of agriculture and allied disciplines, generate cutting-edge competitive technologies.
The key priorities of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department are to ensure the ecological stability of the state, enhance the forest cover, improve the quality of the forest, and ensure the sustainability of livelihoods of the forest-dependent population in the state.
Groundwater plays a critical role in meeting the water demands for domestic and agricultural purposes in Rajasthan, India. As a semi-arid region with limited surface water resources, the state heavily relies on groundwater to fulfill its water needs (Chinnasamy et al., 2015).
Geographic Information System (GIS) has significantly transformed agricultural practices, particularly in soil health and crop yield management. By integrating GIS technology with farming practices, farmers are able to achieve more efficient and precise management.
The agriculture sector is one of the most important threads in the socio-economic fabric of the Indian economy. The sector’s role extends beyond economic contributions, not only ensuring food security and stability for the nation but also posing as the primary source of livelihood for around 55% of India’s population.
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