Current Affairs - Agriculture - Discussion

The Digital Crop Survey System (DCSS) is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at accurate data collection for crop production using digital technology. It leverages geotagged photographs, mobile apps, and satellite data to record what crops are being grown on which plot of land. This helps ensure transparency and accuracy in agricultural data. A key feature of DCSS is its emphasis on data protection and privacy of farmers' information, aligning with India’s data protection norms and guidelines, particularly under the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) principles. It ensures that data collected is consensual, secure, and used responsibly.