Satellite-Based Imagining and Geospatial Technology
The
Government has recently launched a pilot study called KISAN+ (C (K) rop
Insurance using Space technology geoi N formatics). The programme
envisages use of high resolution remote sensing data (from Indian and
International Satellites), sophisticated modeling activity and other
geospatial technology (smartphone, Global Positioning System (GPS),
Bhuvan Server) for improving the accuracy of crop yield estimation
through more efficient Crop Cutting Experiments. At some sample
locations images will be collected using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(UAVs)/Drones. The project proposes to use multi-parameter modeling for
Block level yield estimation. A study has been entrusted to Mahalanobis
National Crop Forescast Centre (MNCFC) to conduct a pilot in 4 districts
(1 district each) in 4 States (Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and
Maharasthra) during Kharif 2015 season, 8 districts (2 districts each)
during Rabi 2015-16 season. The timely and accurate yield assessments are essential for settling insurance claims for crop damage to the farmers. With use of advance technology, it is expected that there will be improvements in yield estimation, which will in turn help the farmers for assessing the extent of loss in a precise manner and reducing the time for arriving at final yield data for calculation of claims under crop insurance scheme.
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