Digital crop survey introduced in Baloda Bazar tehsil

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh govt has launched a ‘Digital Crop Survey' in Balodabazar tehsil, aimed at creating a comprehensive, verified database of crops and agricultural practices. This initiative will provide valuable data on the types of crops grown, irrigation methods, and expected yields, which can be utilised by multiple departments.
Surveyors, including revenue officers and private personnel, will visit fields and digitally record crop information for 30 to 50 Khasras daily.They will enter details like crop type, harvest time, and yield, supported by geotagged photos. The process involves geofencing plots and ensuring data accuracy through photographic evidence.
The hierarchy in the digital survey includes the patwari acting as a supervisor, the revenue inspector as a verifier, and the tehsildar as the investigating officer. Survey data is submitted via an online application, with entries reviewed and either approved or returned for correction by the Patwari. If rejected twice, the data will be forwarded to the revenue inspector for further verification.
To ensure accuracy, the surveyor is required to take photos at a specific distance from field boundaries, avoiding mismatches in geolocation data. This digital crop survey is being implemented in villages where geofencing has already been completed, and the mobile app used for data entry is designed to be user-friendly for field officials.