Q. With reference to the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), consider the following statements:
1.It enables efficient allocation of water, fertilizers, and other resources by providing detailed insights into crop health and soil conditions.
2.The data from DGES will be used to generate crop production statistics through FASAL program (Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology, and Land-based observations).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) primarily focuses on providing accurate crop area estimation and yield calculations through scientifically designed crop cutting experiments. It does not provide detailed insights into crop health and soil conditions for resource allocation. It will provide plot-level data with geotagged areas of crops, enabling accurate crop area estimation and improving the reliability of agricultural statistics. Remote sensing and geospatial analysis technologies are primarily used in the DGCES to enhance data accuracy. Geospatial referencing in the DGCES allows for precise location-based data collection of crop plots, enhancing data transparency and accuracy.
Statement 2 is correct. The DGCES is part of initiatives that include the revamped FASAL program, which uses remote sensing and other technologies to generate accurate crop production statistics.
Source: The Hindu
