Object Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (OTSI), an IT companies firm, stated it had developed UPAg (Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, to offer credible knowledge on the agriculture sector to foster knowledgeable coverage and decision-making.
“The UPAg portal is a meticulously crafted platform designed to streamline and enhance data management within the agricultural sector. It addresses the critical need for credible, objective data to minimise the need for subjective judgment in policymaking, ultimately fostering stability, transparency, and informed decision-making,” the assertion added.
“UPAg portal will enhance data accuracy and improve digital data governance in agriculture. It will grant users access to real-time, reliable, and standardised information, and this objective data is expected to pave the way for more responsive and efficient agricultural policies,” stated Chandra Talluri, Chief Executive Officer, OTSI.
At current, agricultural knowledge in India is scattered throughout numerous sources, typically offered in various codecs and items.
The UPAg portal goals to rectify this by consolidating knowledge right into a standardised format, guaranteeing easy accessibility and comprehension for customers. It will amalgamate real-time info on costs, manufacturing, space, yield, and commerce from various sources, providing a holistic evaluation of agricultural commodities, the corporate stated.