Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics launched

Subject: Govt Schemes

Section: Agriculture

Introduction

The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal) has been officially launched in India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, significantly impacting the country’s agriculture sector.

Launch and Significance

Official Launch: Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of NITI Aayog, inaugurated the UPAg Portal (www.upag.gov.in) to address governance challenges in India’s agriculture sector.
Real-Time, Reliable, and Standardized Information
Reduced Search Costs: Users benefit from reduced search costs and friction when accessing credible, granular, and objective data.

Key Challenges Addressed

Data Standardization: Centralizes and standardizes diverse agricultural data.
Verified Data: Provides timely, verified information to policymakers.
Data Aggregation: Combines data from various sources comprehensively.
Real-time Connectivity: Offers real-time data access, reducing analysis time.

Key Features of UPAg Portal

Data Standardization: Standardizes prices, production, area, yield, and trade data, eliminating the need for compilation from multiple sources.
Data Analysis: Conducts advanced analytics, providing insights into production trends, trade correlations, and consumption patterns, aiding policymaking by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
Granular Production Estimates: Generates frequent granular production estimates for swift responses to agricultural crises.
Commodity Profile Reports: Utilizes algorithms to produce objective commodity profile reports, reducing subjectivity and providing comprehensive insights.
Plug and Play: Offers user flexibility for report preparation, promoting data-driven decision-making among researchers and stakeholders.