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- Part of a ₹990-crore national AI initiative, embedding artificial intelligence into farming for modernization and resilience.
- Swan Weather Stations provide hyperlocal climate data for irrigation, pest prediction, and risk management.
- Krishi AI uses computer vision and analytics for crop identification, disease/pest detection, and predictive insights.
- Annam Chat Engine (ACE) delivers multilingual, expert-validated advisories on weather, crop planning, and market trends.
- Farmers gain precision farming tools, climate resilience, cost efficiency, and inclusive access through multilingual support.
- Significance: Strengthens India’s agri-tech backbone, promoting sustainable, AI-driven agriculture.
Question:
Q.1 IIT Ropar launched ANNAM.AI in April 2026 as India’s first:a) National fertilizer subsidy portal
b) Integrated agricultural intelligence ecosystem
c) Digital banking platform for farmers
d) Rural employment monitoring system
Answer: b) ANNAM.AI (Alliance for Next-Gen Nourishment through Agriculture Modernisation) was launched by IIT Ropar as India’s first integrated agricultural intelligence ecosystem to modernize farming using artificial intelligence.
