An MOU was signed between ACCIMT and DAD on 16th October 2023 at ACCIMT with a view to effectively utilize modern technology for the advancement of agriculture in Sri Lanka.
Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) and Department of Agrarian Development (DAD) have entered into this MOU with the view of ACCIMT to offer consultancy and other related technical support services in the areas of its expertise for DAD to facilitate creation of a conductive environment in achieving the below-mentioned technology requirements to fulfil DAD’s major statutory objectives.
I. Cultivated paddy area identification and rice yield forecasting
II. Providing comprehensive solutions for agriculture drought and other associated on-field
Condition monitoring using some tailor-made solutions
III. Identification and mapping of paddy-cultivated areas that will be affected by floods
IV. Monitoring of plant health of paddy cultivation in selected areas
V. Assisting applications which require employment of space or airborne remote sensing
And data gathering platforms
VI. Developing customized information technology based solutions incorporating Mobile
Apps and cloud sourcing techniques


