Meet AI Krish and AI Bhoomi, the world’s first Government TV channel Artificial Intelligence (AI) anchors on Doordarshan Kisan. Powered by artificial intelligence, these virtual presenters are poised to redefine the way farmers across India receive agricultural information.
Scheduled to debut on May 26, the same day the channel was launched 15 years ago, these anchors will provide crucial updates on agricultural research, market trends, weather forecasts, and government schemes in fifty languages, catering to viewers from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh.
What will set these new presentators apart will be their capability of tirelessly delivering news 24/7 without fatigue as they will provide crucial updates on agricultural research, weather forecasts, and government schemes in fifty languages, catering to viewers from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu and Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh.
This unparalleled linguistic versatility ensures that crucial agricultural information reaches every corner of the country, empowering farmers with knowledge and insights to make informed decisions.
With AI Krish and AI Bhoomi leading the charge, DD Kisan is hoping to pioneer a revolution in agricultural communication, ushering in an era of accessibility, efficiency, and inclusivity. These AI anchors epitomize the channel’s commitment to serving farmers and advancing the agricultural sector in India, said an official from the DD Kisan.
The DD Kisan is committed to promoting balanced farming, animal husbandry, and plantation, thus fostering a comprehensive approach to agriculture. As it embarks on this new chapter with AI anchors, DD Kisan continues its journey towards uplifting and empowering the agricultural sector, contributing to the holistic development of rural India, the official added.
Commenting on DD Kisan’s initiative in the AI sector, Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, global AI expert and Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Officer at InMobi, welcomed the move, which she said, is in keeping with the Centre’s vision of ‘Digital India’. This highlights the transformative potential of AI, emphasizing its capacity to revolutionize every sector, she said, stressing the importance of understanding AI’s applications and potential use cases. Dr Chaturvedi also pointed out that with changing times, AI is not merely an option but an essential opportunity for any country aspiring to become an economic powerhouse. The AI in Agriculture Market is projected to grow from USD1.7 billion in 2023 to USD4.7 billion by 2028, highlighting the pivotal role of advanced technologies in this sector.
DD Kisan is the only TV channel in the country, which has been established by the central Government and dedicated to the farmers.
