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'Open Source, Open Standard, Inter-Operable Public Good': Budget 2023's Description Of Digital Public Infrastructure For Agriculture

Swarajya StaffFeb 01, 2023, 12:02 PM | Updated 12:02 PM IST
What does the government mean by digital public infrastructure for agriculture?

What does the government mean by digital public infrastructure for agriculture?


Budget 2023 has declared 'inclusive development' to be one of its priorities. Under this, one of the prime focus areas is 'digital public infrastructure for agriculture'.

Through this, the government seeks to offer:

  • relevant information services for crop planning and health

  • improved access to farm inputs, credit, and insurance

  • help for crop estimation, market intelligence

  • support for growth of agri-tech industry and startups

  • This would be one of the items of the Budget that would be closely followed in the days to come. Watch this space for updates.

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