With reference to digital agriculture initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. A subsidy of 80% was provided for pulses cultivation under the contingency seeds allocation. 2. The APAIMS 2.0 system resulted in a 40% reduction in urea consumption. 3. The state issued Farmer IDs to 52.08 lakh PM-KISAN beneficiaries under AgriStack. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu highlights digital initiatives taken to support farmers in Andhra Pradesh

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 18 September 2026

Digital infrastructure in agriculture: a GS3 case study on subsidy efficiency and precision farming.

Why in news

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu highlighted the state's progress in digital agriculture initiatives

Background

The state achieved 86.8% of its target by issuing Farmer IDs to 52.08 lakh PM-KISAN beneficiaries under AgriStack. The APAIMS 2.0 system facilitated digital fertilizer distribution for 24.69 lakh farmers, resulting in a 31% reduction in urea consumption.

Facts for Prelims

Fact52.08 lakh PM-KISAN beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh received Farmer IDs under AgriStack.
FactAPAIMS 2.0 facilitated digital fertilizer distribution for 24.69 lakh farmers.
FactUrea consumption was reduced by 31% through the APAIMS 2.0 system.
Fact₹200 crore was allocated for contingency seeds with an 80% subsidy for pulses cultivation.
FactThe Kharif-2026 survey covered approximately 97 lakh acres.

Prelims practice question

With reference to digital agriculture initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

A subsidy of 80% was provided for pulses cultivation under the contingency seeds allocation.
The APAIMS 2.0 system resulted in a 40% reduction in urea consumption.
The state issued Farmer IDs to 52.08 lakh PM-KISAN beneficiaries under AgriStack.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states urea consumption was reduced by 31%.

For Mains

Q. Examine how digital infrastructure like AgriStack and APAIMS can enhance the efficiency of fertilizer distribution and ensure targeted subsidy delivery to farmers.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Ensuring accurate farmer profiling to prevent leakages in PM-KISAN and fertilizer subsidies
Logistical efficiency: Reducing urea wastage through real-time digital tracking and demand-based distribution
Climate resilience: Balancing high-subsidy contingency seed schemes with pulse cultivation targets during El Niño

Keywords: AgriStack · Digital Agriculture · Precision Farming · Subsidy Leakage · Climate-Resilient Agriculture

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