The New Indian Express ushers praise on the Farmland Level Validation of Paddy Crop by Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: 3 May 2023

Today's edition of The New Indian Express, dated 3rd May 2023, featured the path-breaking satellite remote sensing and GIS based project "Farmland Level Validation of Paddy Crop". 

The project being implemented by ORSAC in collaboration with SPARC for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Government of Odisha secures the prestigious "Planet Purpose Award" at the renowned #PlanetExplore23 Conference held in the United States. 

As the innovative project's technology partner, SPARC's expertise is hailed for crafting a cutting-edge crop analytics system, harnessing advanced tools like GIS and satellite imagery. The system's robustness in identifying suspicious agricultural activities, thereby ensuring transparency in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Scheme, earns commendation in this coverage.