The government is set to initiate a digital crop survey nationwide from 2026, aiming to enhance the assessment of crop sowing areas and production estimates.

This effort is part of the Union Agriculture Ministry's Digital Agriculture Mission, which has been allocated Rs 2817 crore.

The survey will replace the traditional manual Patwari-Girdawari process with digital tools (such as apps), ensuring more accurate data collection on sowing areas and crop yield rates.

The shift to digital methods will make data storage safer and more accessible for future analysis, helping to improve predictions and decision-making.

In the current financial year, the production survey for Kharif crops was conducted in 436 districts.

The high estimate of crop production is expected to lead to more accurate future predictions, helping the government implement measures to stabilize food supply systems and control inflation.