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Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS)
The scheme is implemented by India Meteorological Department in collaboration with State Agricultural Universities /Indian Council of Agricultural Research...
• Key concept: Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS)
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The scheme is implemented by India Meteorological Department in collaboration with State Agricultural Universities /Indian Council of Agricultural Research etc.
It issues crop and location specific weather based agro advisories for the benefit of farming community.
The Agro-meteorological Advisory Services (AAS) under the GKMS is operated to prepare biweekly weather based bulletins.
The information is transmitted through multimedia channels and SMS to help farmers plan farm operations accordingly.