India's first digital soil texture map was released on July 16, 2026, by the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP) in Nagpur, which works under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Key Facts About the Map
▫️Developer: NBSS&LUP, based in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
▫️Parent Body: ICAR.
▫️Release Date: July 16, 2026.
▫️Resolution: Hectare-level (one hectare per grid) detailed digital data.
▫️Technology Used: Field studies, remote sensing, satellite images, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Main Uses
▫️Crop Planning: Helps farmers choose the best crops for their specific land.
▫️Water Management: Improves irrigation and water absorption planning.
▫️Government Support: Assists agencies in distributing agricultural resources and planning land use.
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