India intends to enhance its agricultural statistics system by implementing routine digital crop surveys supported by advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) across the nation to accurately evaluate acreage, according to a report .

• As per Govt officials this initiative will assist the government in developing more accurate farm production forecasts, and facilitating timely implementation of suitable trade policy measures.
• They said inaccurate data frequently prompts impulsive government responses aimed at curbing inflation and may result in trade disruptions.
• State nodal officials will use a mobile application for conducting digital crop surveys, alongside relevant web applications, to collect data on crop sowing..