In a major step towards modernising agricultural monitoring, preparations are underway to launch a digital crop survey across more than 4,000 villages in Uttarakhand. The initiative is designed to enhance data accuracy, improve policy planning, and strengthen transparency in the farm sector.
Our correspondent reports that the Agriculture Department has initiated coordination with district officials, technical teams and gram panchayats to ensure the project’s smooth rollout. The survey will rely on mobile applications and geo tagging to record crop details, acreage, plant health and yield estimates.
Officials said that replacing paper based surveys with digital methods will reduce errors, shorten processing times and allow real time data updates. They emphasised that the new system will support better forecasting, targeted subsidies and efficient resource allocation for farmers.
Our correspondent adds that training programmes for field staff and enumerators are already being scheduled in all districts. These sessions will focus on GPS tagging, mobile app use and quality assurance measures. Village representatives and local officials are being engaged to help validate the data collected.
Connectivity challenges in remote hill areas remain a concern. To address this, the survey app has been designed with offline capabilities, enabling field teams to upload data when internet service becomes available.
Our correspondent reports that the state government views the project as a foundation for evidence based policymaking in agriculture. Officials believe the initiative will improve access to farm inputs, strengthen insurance coverage, aid disaster management and allow real time crop monitoring.
Our correspondent adds that final preparations, including the village lists, staffing and technical infrastructure, are expected to be completed by early October. Authorities are confident that the digital survey will mark a turning point in how farm data is collected and utilised in Uttarakhand.
