CROPIC Initiative by Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is launching CROPIC (Collection of Real Time Observations & Photo of Crops), a pilot study that uses field photographs and AI-based models to monitor crop health and assess losses. Farmers will capture images through a dedicated mobile app during Kharif 2025 and Rabi 2025-26, which will be analysed using AI-powered tools to identify crop type, stage, and damage.
The initiative aims to support the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by automating crop loss assessment and claim settlements, enhancing transparency and efficiency in compensations. Initially, the pilot will be run in 50 districts per season, covering three notified crops per district. The project will eventually scale nationwide by 2026.
The initiative is funded through the Fund for Innovation and Technology (FIAT) under PMFBY, with a total outlay of ₹825 crore earmarked for technological innovations.
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