What are the key components of the recently launched Digital Agriculture Mission in India?

I. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Agriculture, i.e. Agristack, Krishi Decision Support System, Comprehensive Soil Fertility, and Profile Maps.
II. Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES).
III. Support for the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecasting Centre (MNCFC).

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What are the key components of the recently launched Digital Agriculture Mission in India?

I. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Agriculture, i.e. Agristack, Krishi Decision Support System, Comprehensive Soil Fertility, and Profile Maps.

II. Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES).

III. Support for the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecasting Centre (MNCFC).

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The correct answer is I, II and III only. Analysis of the ComponentsThe Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) was approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2024 as an umbrella scheme to modernize the agricultural sector through technology.Statement I is Correct: The mission is built on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This includes:AgriStack: A "Aadhaar-like" digital ecosystem for farmers (containing Farmer IDs, Land Records, and Crop Sown Registry).Krishi Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS): A geospatial system integrating remote sensing, weather, and soil data.Soil Fertility and Profile Maps: Detailed maps (at 1:10,000 scale) to help in rational land use.Statement II is Correct: The Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) is a major component designed to digitize crop-cutting experiments, providing more accurate and timely yield estimates.Statement III is Correct: The mission provides support for the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecasting Centre (MNCFC) to enhance its capabilities in space-based technological applications for agricultural forecasting and monitoring.

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I and III only

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II and III only

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I and II only

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