OTSI Launches UPAg Portal to Revolutionize Agricultural Data Management in India

Object Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (OTSI), a renowned global IT services company, has successfully created the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg) for India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Launched in September 2023, this innovative UPAg portal represents a significant leap forward in providing real-time, reliable, and standardized information to empower stakeholders and facilitate more efficient agricultural policies.

The meticulously designed UPAg portal serves as a powerful platform aimed at optimizing data management within the agricultural sector. Its primary goal is to address the pressing need for credible, unbiased data, reducing the reliance on subjective judgments in policymaking, ultimately fostering stability, transparency, and well-informed decision-making.

Chandra Talluri, Chief Executive Officer of OTSI, expressed enthusiasm about their collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasizing the groundbreaking nature of this initiative, which addresses complex governance challenges in the farming sector. The UPAg portal promises to enhance data accuracy and digital data governance in agriculture, providing users with access to real-time, reliable, and standardized information. This objective data is expected to pave the way for more responsive and efficient agricultural policies.

At present, agricultural data in India is dispersed across various sources, often presented in diverse formats and units. The UPAg portal aims to rectify this by consolidating data into a standardized format, ensuring easy access and comprehension for users. It will amalgamate real-time information on prices, production, area, yield, and trade from diverse sources, offering a holistic assessment of agricultural commodities.

Key Features of the UPAg Portal Include:

• The portal employs an automated process to generate crop production estimates by triangulating data from various sources, such as IEG, Crop Weather Watch Group, MNCFC, State Government Data, among others. These estimates are crucial for informed decision-making by policymakers and other stakeholders. • Data hosted on the UPAg portal enables deeper insights into agricultural trends and resource utilization. • Data sharing between UPAg and State Governments allows for the generation of more granular-level estimates of crop production, which can inform local decision-making. • Primary data related to crop area, production, yield, and secondary data, including prices and market arrivals, are collected. Collection and curation of secondary datasets from government agencies, private organizations, and research institutions improve the accuracy and timeliness of crop production estimates and enable a better understanding of market dynamics.

In summary, the UPAg portal stands as a comprehensive and dependable source of data and analytics that has the potential to significantly enhance decision-making and outcomes in the agricultural sector.

About OTSI:

Object Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd (OTSI) is a leading global technology company with over 2000 employees and 14 offices across North America and EMEA. Their global delivery center is located in Hyderabad, India. OTSI specializes in providing solutions in the fields of Data & Analytics and Digital Transformation to the Government, Public sector, and Defense sector in India. Their global-focused verticals encompass industry sectors like Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Manufacturing, Engineering, Transport & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & Consumer Services.

OTSI is recognized for its innovation and has introduced cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), IoT (Internet of Things), and more to build solutions for customers worldwide. OTSI continues to empower businesses on their journey toward transformation and success.

Key Projects Delivered to the Government of India:

• OTSI serves as a consulting, design, and implementation partner for the Government of India's National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP), enhancing the accessibility and utilization of government data. • They have partnered with the Ministry of Petroleum, GAIL, and the Indian Navy to deliver innovative analytics solutions using tools like SAS and open-source stacks. • OTSI implemented "PROJECT ABHAYAM," an IoT-based safety and security system for women and girls traveling in auto rickshaws in the state of Andhra Pradesh. • They led the digital transformation of 76+ online citizen services for the Transport Department of Andhra Pradesh.