CROPSAP- Maharashtra: Major Highlights

• A multi-stakeholder ICT based project implemented protection.
• Synergy  among Central and State research institutes Agriculture in working for a common cause.
• Around 115 to 120 lakh hectare area is covered under the project , 15 lakh farmers registered for free SMS advisory service.
• On-line location specific and real ti e advisories to farmers.
• Mass awareness through electronic and print media.
• Cost of project just less than Rs.10/- per hectare.
• Project successfully under implementation since six years and extended to Horticultural crops proves its sustainability.
• No outbreak of any major pests since inception of project despite unfavourable climatic conditions.
• Now farmers demand pesticides as recommended by scientists. Demand-driven situation help the retailers to supply recommended pesticides.
• Project replicated in Odisha and Guajrat and other states are planning the similar way.
• Similar project replicated in Malavi (S.Africa) and negotiations with other African countries in progress.
• Research paper based on project is published in International journal.
• CROPSAP is included as model project in “VISION document 2050″ by GoI.
• Data generated is useful for developing pest forewarning modules and advance research.