The National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to provide farmers with timely and scientific pest and crop-disease management advisories. It aims to reduce crop losses, improve productivity and reduce farmers’ dependence on pesticide retailers.

What is NPSS?

• Digital platform for pest surveillance and management.
• Uses AI and ML for pest identification and diagnosis.

Objectives

• Provide timely pest-management advice.
• Reduce crop losses due to pests and diseases.
• Promote scientific and need-based pesticide use.
• Reduce dependence on pesticide retailers.

Technology Used

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Real-time data
• Advanced data analytics

How NPSS Works

• Farmers provide information/images related to pest attacks or crop diseases.
• The system helps identify pests and diseases.
• It generates automated and actionable advisories for farmers.

Digital Platforms

• Mobile application
• Web portal
• Designed to make pest-management information easily accessible to farmers.

Benefits to Farmers

• Early identification of pest attacks.
• Quick access to management solutions.
• Reduced crop damage and losses.
• Improved agricultural productivity.
• Better-informed decision-making.

Data and Surveillance

• Generates pest-incidence data.
• Enables monitoring of pest patterns.
• Automated advisories help farmers take proactive measures.