Agriculture department of Nagaland launches new digital infrastructure

DIMAPUR — The Department of Agriculture, Nagaland, on Thursday officially launched its new digital infrastructure at the Central Command Centre, Directorate of Agriculture. The event was attended by Mhathung Yanthan, Advisor for the Agriculture Department, as the special guest.

According to an update, the launch was attended by senior officials of the department, including Wezope Kenye, Agriculture Production Commissioner.

Addressing the gathering, Yanthan expressed satisfaction with the digital platform developed by the department. He commended the integration of advanced technologies such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), specialised GIS software, mobile applications, and a centralised server system.

The advisor expressed confidence that this digital initiative would lead to significant improvements in farming practices, farmer incomes, and overall livelihoods.

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He emphasised the importance of leveraging digital tools to empower farmers, improve productivity, and strengthen service delivery.

He further stressed the need to prioritise rural digital infrastructure, enhance digital capacity at the grassroots level, and equip field staff with the necessary digital tools for real-time data collection, monitoring, and timely advisory services to farmers.

The launch of this digital infrastructure is expected to enable better planning, efficient resource management, and more effective implementation of government schemes.