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Agriculture
Arunachal Minister Announces Farmer ID to Build Reliable Farm Database
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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The Arunachal Pradesh minister announced that the introduction of a Farmer ID system will enable the state to develop a reliable database of farms, aiding better resource planning and support for farmers.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced that it will roll out a Farmer ID system across the state to create a reliable database of farms. The initiative is expected to streamline data collection on farm sizes, crop patterns and land ownership.
By consolidating information in a single digital repository, the state aims to improve the targeting of subsidies, credit and extension services to farmers. The database will also support better monitoring of agricultural production and facilitate data-driven policy decisions.
The move aligns with the central government's push for a nationwide Farmer ID scheme, which seeks to bring all farmers onto a common digital platform. Arunachal Pradesh plans to integrate its local records with the national system.
The minister emphasized that the new database will help bridge gaps in information that have historically hindered efficient agricultural planning in the region.
By consolidating information in a single digital repository, the state aims to improve the targeting of subsidies, credit and extension services to farmers. The database will also support better monitoring of agricultural production and facilitate data-driven policy decisions.
The move aligns with the central government's push for a nationwide Farmer ID scheme, which seeks to bring all farmers onto a common digital platform. Arunachal Pradesh plans to integrate its local records with the national system.
The minister emphasized that the new database will help bridge gaps in information that have historically hindered efficient agricultural planning in the region.