Object Know-how Options India Pvt. Ltd. (OTSI), an IT providers firm, mentioned it had developed UPAg (Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, to supply credible information on the agriculture sector to foster knowledgeable coverage and decision-making.
“The UPAg portal is a meticulously crafted platform designed to streamline and improve information administration inside the agricultural sector. It addresses the vital want for credible, goal information to minimise the necessity for subjective judgment in policymaking, finally fostering stability, transparency, and knowledgeable decision-making,” the assertion added.
“UPAg portal will improve information accuracy and enhance digital information governance in agriculture. It’s going to grant customers entry to real-time, dependable, and standardised info, and this goal information is predicted to pave the best way for extra responsive and environment friendly agricultural insurance policies,” mentioned Chandra Talluri, Chief Government Officer, OTSI.
At current, agricultural information in India is scattered throughout numerous sources, typically offered in various codecs and items.
The UPAg portal goals to rectify this by consolidating information right into a standardised format, guaranteeing easy accessibility and comprehension for customers. It’s going to amalgamate real-time info on costs, manufacturing, space, yield, and commerce from various sources, providing a holistic evaluation of agricultural commodities, the corporate mentioned.