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Agriculture
Goa Launches Digital Crop Mapping Survey
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:35 AM
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The Goan government has initiated a digital survey to map all crops cultivated across the state, aiming to improve agricultural planning and resource allocation.
The state government of Goa has rolled out a digital survey to catalogue every crop grown across its districts. The initiative, announced by the Department of Agriculture, seeks to create a comprehensive GIS‑based map of agricultural land use. By capturing precise data on crop types and distribution, officials hope to streamline subsidy distribution, forecast production, and enhance pest‑control strategies.
The survey will be carried out using satellite imagery and field‑level data collected by local farmers and agricultural officers. Results are expected to be available by the end of the fiscal year, providing a baseline for future planning and research.
Officials say the digital approach will reduce paperwork, cut costs, and enable real‑time updates on crop health and yield projections. The project also aligns with the state’s broader push to digitise public services and boost agricultural productivity.
The survey will be carried out using satellite imagery and field‑level data collected by local farmers and agricultural officers. Results are expected to be available by the end of the fiscal year, providing a baseline for future planning and research.
Officials say the digital approach will reduce paperwork, cut costs, and enable real‑time updates on crop health and yield projections. The project also aligns with the state’s broader push to digitise public services and boost agricultural productivity.