Bhubaneswar: In recognition of its satellite image based validation of paddy crop system, Odisha has been declared the ‘Global Planet Purpose Award winner: Drive for Results’ at the Planet Explore 2023-Transparency to Action Conference at Washington DC, US.
The prestigious award has been given to Odisha Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare (FS & CW) Department.
The FS & CW Department has implemented the automation system equipped with satellite assisted paddy crop validation with the help of ORSAC. This innovative intervention of State Govt has tremendous potential to bring relief to genuine farmers and ensure proper targeting of MSP of paddy.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated the FS &CW Department on winning the award.
In a message, the Chief Minister said that Odisha is proud to ensure technology-led governance in paddy procurement for greater farmer welfare.
Using real time satellite image, the validity of paddy crops at farms is checked, ensuring transparent disbursal of Minimum Support Price. The technology-led transparency as part of 5T governance has also substantially improved farmers’ participation in MSP scheme.
Congratulations @Food_Odisha on winning ‘Global Planet Purpose Award: Drive for Results’ at the Planet #Explore2023-Transparency to Action Conference in Washington DC, US. #Odisha is proud to ensure technology-led governance in paddy procurement for greater farmer welfare. pic.twitter.com/vaMdY0TQon
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) April 14, 2023
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