Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Karnataka launched the Composite Digital Crop Survey in Bengaluru on August 6, 2026, to integrate Artificial Intelligence and satellite technology into agricultural data collection. The initiative uses Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), high-resolution satellite imagery, drones, GIS data and Machine Learning algorithms to improve the accuracy and reliability of crop information. It will initially be implemented on a pilot basis in five selected hoblis representing different geographical divisions of the state. The survey aims to provide authenticated, plot-level crop data, supporting evidence-based policymaking, effective governance and better allocation of agricultural resources.