The National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) has been launched on 15th August, 2024 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to enhance the surveillance and management of pest diseases across the country. Overview The system utilizes latest digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML) to provide quick and instant solution regarding pest attacks, crop diseases, crop damages etc. by issuing real time crop protection advisory to the farmers. NPSS is being used by the farmers across the country for identification of pests and diseases in 61 crops and pest management advisories for 15 major crops namely cotton, paddy, wheat, maize, pigeon pea, moong, soyabean, sugarcane, brinjal, tomato, apple, banana, grapes, pomegranate. NPSS is currently available in six languages namely English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia and Telugu. Implementation agencies Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Faridabad, Haryana ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi How to access the service The advisory is available to farmers through a user-friendly mobile app (Android users) and a portal. Source : National Pest Surveillance System