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National Mapping, Natural Resources and Environment

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Enhancing Farmland Transparency through Satellite Data Analysis for Paddy Crop Validation in Odisha

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The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department of Odisha faced a significant challenge in ensuring accurate food support distribution to its poorest citizens. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) system, designed to protect farmers from price drops, was undermined by self-reported land cultivation claims, leading to misallocation of public funds. To address this, a Geo-ICT solution was implemented using high-resolution satellite data from PlanetScope, integrated with land cadaster information. Partnering with ORSAC and SPARC India, the department conducted a detailed analysis to validate paddy crop claims, aiming to filter out false reports and provide transparency in the MSP system.

Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, Government of India

Planet Labs PBC.; Odisha Space Application Centre; SPARC


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