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Revival of District Agro-Meteorology Units (DAMUs) UPSC NOTE

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  IMD plans to revive DAMUs under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme. 199 DAMUs were established in 2018 in collaboration with the...

 

  • IMD plans to revive DAMUs under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme.

  • 199 DAMUs were established in 2018 in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

  • DAMUs provided sub-district level agricultural advisories using weather data.

  • DAMUs were shut down in March 2024 by an order from the IMD.

Importance of Agro-Met Units:

  • 80% of Indian farmers are small and marginal, relying on rain-fed agriculture.

  • Agriculture is affected by climate change, including changes in monsoon patterns, dry and wet spells.

  • DAMUs were based in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and staffed by meteorology and agriculture experts.

  • They used IMD-provided weather data to create advisories on sowing, harvesting, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation.

  • Advisories were delivered free-of-cost in local languages via SMS, WhatsApp, newspapers, and in-person communication.

  • These advisories helped farmers plan for weather events and served as early warnings for extreme events like droughts and heavy rainfall.

Reasons for DAMU Shutdown:

  • NITI Aayog misrepresented the role of DAMUs and pushed for privatisation.

  • NITI Aayog claimed agro-met data was automated, undermining the role of DAMU staff who prepared block-level advisories.

  • NITI Aayog sought to monetise agro-met services, previously provided free to farmers.

  • Experts believe shutting down DAMUs was unwise, as the GKMS scheme should have been strengthened to meet farmers' needs.

  • Agrometeorologists and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari voiced concerns and sought the continuation of DAMU services.

Role of Private Players:

  • A few private companies offer weather advisory services but raise concerns about affordability for small farmers.

  • Private companies charge high fees for subscriptions, making services expensive for small farmers.

  • Rates range from ₹10,000 per crop annually to ₹60,000-80,000 for downscaled farm-level advisories.

  • Concerns about bias in private advisories, particularly in recommendations for fertilizers and pesticides, which could favor specific brands.

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