Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh -
Haryana Financial Commissioner Revenue (FCR), Dr. Sumita Misra outlined the state government’s ambitious plan for the full-scale implementation of the AgriStack initiative, including the establishment of a dedicated AgriStack Cell to oversee and coordinate its execution. FCR gave this information while presiding over a crucial meeting here today with departmental officers to discuss the implementation of the Haryana AgriStack initiative.
Dr. Misra emphasized the government's commitment to modernizing agricultural data management, stating that the digital crop survey will be completed within the next three months. This initiative also includes the launch of a comprehensive Farmer Registry to create an accurate and current database of all farmers in Haryana. To ensure successful implementation at the local level, master trainers will be trained in every district.
Chief Knowledge Officer and Advisor, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Shri Rajeev Chawla, highlighted AgriStack as a national-level program designed to transform Indian agriculture. He explained that the initiative is built on three core digital components: the Farmer Registry, geo-referencing of land parcels, and a Digital Crop Survey (DCS) for systematic crop data collection. With financial support from the Government of India, Haryana is set to receive significant incentives—up to Rs. 216 crore for complete farmer registration and up to Rs. 50 crore for conducting digital crop surveys in more than 80% of its villages. These funds will fast-track the state's digital agricultural transformation.
Dr. Misra stated that the AgriStack initiative will provide tangible benefits to farmers. A Farmer ID will soon be mandatory for receiving PM-KISAN scheme installments. The data from the Digital Crop Survey will be crucial for facilitating crop insurance claims, ensuring access to Price Support Scheme (PSS) benefits, and enabling farmers to avail of Minimum Support Price (MSP) protections. The digital platform will also enhance fertilizer distribution and improve disaster relief operations through timely data sharing with agencies like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). She further informed that Sh. Rahul Hooda, Special Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department will be the nodal officer and head of AgriStack Cell.