National Farmers Society, IndiaAI, & Wadhwani Foundation Inks MoU to Provide AI Assistance to Farmers

Three major players have joined forces to transform agriculture with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The National Farmers' Society, IndiaAI (part of Digital India), and the Wadhwani Foundation have signed a deal to make Indian farming smarter and more efficient using AI.

"Kisan e-Mitra" which is an AI-powered chatbot, available in multiple languages, will help farmers understand and access benefits from the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.  Another exciting initiative under this collaboration is the National Pest Surveillance System. This system uses AI and machine learning to keep a close eye on crops and quickly identify any problems like pests or diseases. By getting early warnings, farmers can take timely action to protect their crops, potentially saving their precious harvests and boosting their income.

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The Wadhwani Foundation, known for its work in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, brings valuable expertise to this partnership. Their involvement will help ensure that AI benefits all farmers. They'll focus on skills training and making sure everyone feels comfortable using these new technologies.

This collaboration is driven by the Indian government's "InDEA 2.0" framework, which encourages using digital technologies to improve service delivery across different sectors. This framework sees AI as a powerful tool for transforming agriculture, making it more productive, profitable, and sustainable for all farmers.

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Wadhwani Foundation

Established in 2000, the Wadhwani Foundation has consistently championed initiatives promoting job creation, innovation, and skill development. Its active role in the agriculture sector is anticipated to bring about a big shift, aligning with the broader mission of driving economic growth through impactful interventions.

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