How can ICT help?
ICT is a great tool for faster information dissemination. Thus, new methods, technologies etc. can be spread quickly via ICT
What has government done?
- Web-based ‘Farmers Portal’ and mobile based ‘mKisan’ SMS portal along with two mobile Apps (‘Kisan Suvidha’ & ‘Pusa Krishi’) have been launched
- Information is also being disseminated through the ‘Kissan Call Center’ and ‘DD Kisan Channel’
- Under the ‘National Agriculture Market’, common eMarket platforms would be set up in 585 regulated markets across the country enabling the farmers to sell their produce through e-marketing