CLASS (Crop Loss Assessment Support System)
India
Developed by Agrotech India, CLASS (Crop Loss Assessment Support System) is a digital solution for farm management which uses remote sensing technology and drones to assess crop yield and loss, analyzing data through millions of algorithms. It operates in both automated and interactive modes, facilitating the collection, storage, and processing of agricultural data. The system expedites crop insurance claims, reducing settlement time from 45 to 7 days. Through a mobile app, it provides farm advisory services on crop health, pest management, fertilizer use, and weather forecasts. CLASS also supports banks in digital crop assessment for loan verification and assists in water resource management projects, making it a useful tool for various stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
Digital Solution (DS) Category
Digital Agriculture
Digital Solution Type (sub-category)
AI-Big data based solutions, Farm management services, Precision agriculture
Delivery type (format)
Web based platform
Mobile app
Drones services
DS supplier-user category
Business to business
Business to consumers
Business to government
Type of entity (ICT developer-supplier)
Agribusiness / private company
Name of supplier/developer
Agrotech Risk Pvt. Ltd. - Joint venture between Trinity League India Limited and Ctrl2Go
Primary Users
Banks / financial institutions , Farmers , Local authorities / government , Traders , Agribusiness / private company
Digital Solution Development Stage
Commercial stage (widespread use nationally)
Number of users or subscribers
Has empowered 30,000-40,000 farmers in over 12 states Source: https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-03/Compendium-of-75-Agri-Entrepreneur-and-Innovators.pdf
Measurable positive impact(s) by Digital Solution (DS) on target users and/or audience
In India, it has been used on more than 15 million hectares of agricultural land. The technology facilitates equitable insurance claims and loan processing by providing objective evaluations devoid of human intervention. Crop loss claim settlement periods have been reduced by CLASS from 45 to 7 days. The Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre has validated it for accuracy in crop loss assessment, GP-level crop yield estimation, and forecast outcomes. The yield estimating tool has been deployed in 50 districts over multiple states, covering items like rice, maize, wheat, cotton, and soybeans. More than 2,000 crop intelligence models are being developed by the business. Source: https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-03/Compendium-of-75-Agri-Entrepreneur-and-Innovators.pdf
Digital Solution Geographic scope
Pan-India, covering over 12 states including Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha.
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