Kisan Pehchan Patra: Farmer ID

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About Farmer ID (Kisan Pehchaan Patra)

It is an Aadhaar-linked unique digital identity for farmers, linked to the state’s land records.
It includes demographic details, crop sown information and ownership data.
It forms the foundation of the Farmer Registry, a core component of the Agri Stack under the Digital Agriculture Mission approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024
Targets for Farmer ID Creation: Create digital identities for 11 crore farmers by 2026-27.

It is a government initiative aimed at developing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector.
Objective:
- Improve Farm Management & Enhance Productivity.
- Provide services to farmers by integrating data and digital tools.
Foundational Pillars:
- Agristack:
  - It is a repository of all farmer information, including their identity, land records, coverage, income, insurance, loans, crop details, and revenue history.
  - Consists of 3 databases: Farmers’ Registry, Geo-referenced Village Maps, and Crop Sown Registry.

- Krishi Decision Support System:
  - It is a unique geospatial platform for Indian agriculture.
  - It provides detailed data on fields, soil, weather, water levels and crop conditions accessible anytime & anywhere.
Other Components:
- Soil Profile Maps:
  - Under this Mission, detailed Soil Profile Maps of about 142 million hectares of agricultural land will be prepared.
  - A detailed soil profile inventory of about 29 million ha has already been completed.
- Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES):
  - It aims to enhance the accuracy of crop yield estimates.