Speakers also emphasised the need for cloud-based network for real time irrigation

The ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh recently organised a virtual launching workshop of ICAR-NASF Funded Project- ’Development of Nano Sensor and its Application through Cloud-Based Network for Real-Time Irrigation to Soil and Plant.’

The Chief Guest, Dr Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), ICAR emphasised the need for nano-sensors in modern agriculture and their utilisation in irrigation scheduling. He applauded the lead and co-operating Centres for the initiative.

Dr Ashok K Patra, Director, ICAR-IISS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh highlighted the importance of the Nano-Sensors in agriculture in the wake of “Per Drop More Crop”.

Senior officials of the various ICAR Institutes also participated in the workshop.