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Digital Agriculture Mission: Centre asks states to make farmer IDs faster

The Indian government has urged states to expedite the creation of farmer identification numbers under the Digital Agriculture Mission, aiming to enhance agricultural efficiency and support. This initiative, part of the India Digital Ecosystem for Agriculture (IDEA), seeks to integrate various agricultural schemes and services through a unified digital platform. The Agriculture Ministry has set a deadline for states to complete the registration of farmers by March 2024, emphasizing the need for a robust database to facilitate direct benefit transfers, precision farming, and better market linkage. The mission also involves the development of a national farmer registry and the integration of existing databases to avoid duplication and ensure comprehensive coverage. This push comes in response to the slow progress in some states, with the government highlighting the importance of digital tools in modernizing agriculture and improving farmer welfare.

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