The Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre has
been set up with a view to prepare multiple in-season crop forecasts by
using temporal satellite imageries and in-situ as well as satellite
based weather data. These forecasts will act as inputs to be used along
with econometric & agro-meteorological parameters and ground
observations to make estimates of area and yield of selected crops.
The Centre will also use Remote Sensing techniques to monitor and assess
the drought situation in the country at National/State/District level.
Methodologies for crop forecast and drought assessment developed by
ISRO for selected crops and States are being transferred to the new
Centre. The forecasts made in the Centre would help the Government in
assessing foodgrains requirements in the country much in advance and
taking quick decisions on procurement strategy and imports/exports of
the commodities.
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