Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) Approval
Objective: To enhance digital agriculture initiatives, including Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Components:
- AgriStack: Digital identity for farmers linked to land records.
- Krishi Decision Support System: Utilizes geospatial data to aid farming decisions.
- Soil Profiling: Detailed maps for 142 million hectares of agricultural land.
Significance: Expected to streamline services and provide employment to 2.5 lakh youth.
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Expansion
Context: Cabinet approval for a new semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
Importance
- Reducing dependency on semiconductor imports, which was US$ 4.65 billion in 2019.
- Diversifying global supply chains away from traditional hubs.
ISM Features: Includes schemes like Semicon India Future Design (DLI Scheme) to boost local manufacturing.
WHO Road Safety Report
Key Findings: South-East Asia accounts for 28% of global road traffic deaths.
India-specific data
- Road traffic deaths in 2021: Estimated at 216,618.
- Highest fatality rates among wheeler drivers/riders.
Policy Responses: The National Road Safety Policy (2010) and Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, of 2019 focus on improving road safety standards.
Manipur Drone Attack and Security Measures
Event: Grenade-bearing drones attacked parts of Manipur.
Security implications
- Potential for drone terrorism and privacy concerns.Cross-border smuggling and trafficking via drones.
Mitigation Strategies: Development of anti-drone technologies like Indrajaal and PLI Scheme for Drones.
E shram Portal Achievements
Achievement: Over 30 crore registrations since launch.
Purpose: To create a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW) for better social security scheme access.
Key Services: Linked to schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Ayushman Bharat.
Initiatives for Semiconductor and Display Fab Ecosystem
Objective: Enhance India’s semiconductor and display manufacturing capabilities.
Programs
- Semicon India Programme with a budget of Rs 76,000 crore.
- Includes incentives for setting up semiconductor Fabs and display units.
Strategic Importance: Aims to establish a robust manufacturing ecosystem and reduce electronic import dependency.
Key Concepts and Policies
- Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM): Aims to create a digital infrastructure to support agriculture.
- India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): Nodal agency under Digital India Corporation to oversee semiconductor manufacturing.
- National Road Safety Policy: Implements safety measures and infrastructure improvements for reducing road fatalities.
- E shram Portal: A government initiative to assist unorganized workers by integrating them into a national database for social security benefits.
