Telangana Unveils First Agricultural Data Exchange Platform in India

On Friday, KT Rama Rao, Telangana's IT and Industry Minister, introduced India's inaugural Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF). An official statement underscored that ADeX, established as a digital public infrastructure for the agricultural sector, resulted from a collaboration between the Telangana Government, the World Economic Forum, and the Indian Institute of Science.

Minister Rao stressed that both ADeX and ADMF function as platforms to ensure equitable and effective utilization of agricultural data, fostering growth in the data economy, particularly within agriculture. These initiatives highlight Telangana's role in pioneering national innovation and technology efforts, driving positive changes in food systems, and enhancing farmers' livelihoods.

In the project's initial phase, the ADeX Platform is currently operational in the Khammam district and will progressively extend to cover the entire state. 

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This software solution facilitates secure and standardized data exchange among diverse stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including developers of agricultural applications and providers of agricultural data, such as governmental bodies, private companies, NGOs, and universities.

The meticulous development of the Agricultural Data Management Framework (ADMF) involved extensive consultations with the public and industry experts, concentrating on crucial aspects like data protection, management, and innovation. ADMF aligns with local regulations and global best practices, aiming to enable responsible data sharing based on consent.

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ADMF's relevance spans all government departments involved in agricultural activities, along with all users and providers of agricultural information. This comprehensive framework contributes to enhancing data-driven agricultural practices across the spectrum.

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