Bihar's Hathsar Village Leads Digital Farming Revolution with Automatic Rain Gauge

• Hathsar village in Shivhar district, Bihar, is gaining attention for its 'Automatic Rain Gauge' (ARG) providing accurate weather data to farmers.
• The initiative, under the WINDS scheme, aims to install rain gauges at every Gram Panchayat and automatic weather stations in every block.
• ARG devices, costing 1.5 to 3 lakh rupees, are solar-powered and send data 24/7 to district and meteorological servers, accessible via a mobile app.
• Farmers use real-time rainfall data for informed decisions on sowing, fertilizer application, and harvesting, preventing crop losses.
• This technology enhances transparency for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) claims, acting as a 'protective shield' for farmers.