As of 28 March 2025, approximately how many farmer IDs have been generated under the Digital Agriculture Mission in India?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) 4.85 crore

Explanation:

• As of 28 March 2025, a total of 4,85,57,246 Farmer IDs have been generated under the Digital Agriculture Mission in India.
• The mission aims to create a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for agriculture, which includes the development of AgriStack and various registries such as the Farmer ID registry, Soil Fertility Map, and Crop Sown Registry.
• The goal of the mission is to generate 11 crore Farmer IDs by 2026-27 and to conduct digital crop surveys starting with the Kharif season of 2025.

Information Booster:

• The creation of Farmer IDs will allow farmers to benefit from various government schemes, subsidies, and services, ensuring more efficient access to agricultural governance.
• These initiatives are part of a broader effort to modernize India's agricultural sector through technology and data analytics, ultimately benefiting farmers and improving crop productivity.