- Objective and Features
- Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, NPSS uses AI and ML to provide scientific pest management advice. Farmers upload crop photos on its app/portal for expert recommendations.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Eco-friendly approach combining cultural, physical, biological, and chemical methods to minimize pesticide use and enhance crop health.
- Benefits
- Reduces crop losses (15-25%), production costs, and pesticide residues, promoting higher-quality produce and environmental sustainability.
- Challenges and Innovations
- Barriers include high initial costs, lack of awareness, and monitoring difficulties. Solutions involve GIS mapping, CRISPR-based pest controls, and drone technology for pest detection.
