Agriculture Minister N S Tomar launches two online portals CROP and PQMS of Plant Protection Division
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched two online portals- Comprehensive Registration of Pesticides -CROP and Plant Quarantine Management System- PQMS of the Plant Protection Division at a function in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Tomar said that the portals will provide hassle-free service to the traders besides helping them in export and imports.
He said, the country has registered a quantum jump in Agriculture exports in the recent times. He said, bringing reforms, promoting reaseach and use of innovative technologies are the need of hour to give a boost to the agriculture sector.
Talking about a drone policy for use of drone in agricultral acitivities, the Agriculture Minister said that the drone technology has proved to a be a very effective tool in pest control.
Mr Tomar said, earlier there was no policy of use of drone in the agriculture sector, and after the approval , the Minister issued SOPs on it. He added that the goverment is making farmers orietnted polices to enhance their income and bringing investment in the sector.
