Balod, October 2026: Collector Divya Umesh Mishra visited agricultural fields to review the physical verification of crops being carried out through the PV App as part of the government’s digital crop survey initiative.
During her visit to Palari Nagar Panchayat in Gurur development block, the Collector walked through fields of pigeon pea (arhar) to inspect the crop verification process being conducted on the land of farmer Santram Sahu, son of Ramu Ram Sahu. She personally observed the physical verification of crops using version 1.6 of the PV App and checked the actual crop status recorded against the farmer’s land parcel, Khasra No. 291/6.
The visit aimed to ensure that the information entered into the digital survey matches the actual condition of crops in the fields. The use of digital technology is expected to improve the accuracy, transparency and reliability of crop-related data.
Physical Verification of Around 120 Land Parcels Pending in Palari
Approximately 120 land parcels, identified by their Khasra numbers, are still awaiting physical verification in Palari village.
Surveyor Dipendra Kumar Sahu said the remaining verification work would be completed within the next two days using the latest version 1.6 of the PV App.
Collector Directs Officials to Speed Up Verification
Under the Collector’s directions, efforts are being intensified to complete the digital crop survey and physical verification work across the district within the prescribed deadline.
The Collector’s direct inspection of the fields is an important step towards ensuring the quality and transparency of field-level operations. Her visit is also expected to guide the officials and field staff engaged in the survey to record accurate information in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Joint Collector Madhuharsh, Gurur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Shivnath Baghel, Tehsildar Hemant Paikra, Naib Tehsildar Ramesh Mandavi, Revenue Inspector Shibu Kumre and other departmental officials and employees were present during the visit.
