Digital fertiliser reform faces first test in kharif season
Andhra Pradesh has launched the APAIMS 2.0 mobile application to digitize the distribution of subsidized fertilizers like Urea and DAP. The system aims to increase transparency and prevent supply chain leakages by integrating crop data and dealer networks.
Why it matters
Digital agricultural reforms are critical for ensuring that government subsidies reach intended beneficiaries and improving food security through data-driven governance.
Andhra Pradesh has embarked on one of its most significant agricultural input reforms in recent years with the rollout of the APAIMS 2.0 mobile application for the distribution of Urea and Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers. Introduced at the onset of the kharif season, the initiative seeks to digitise fertiliser sales, improve transparency in distribution, and ensure that subsidised nutrients reach genuine cultivators.
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