ICT tools
ICT tools have been developed for the dissemination of agromet advisory information on rainfall, temperature, wind speed and other services to farmers
Name of the
scheme/programme |
Function |
Agrisnet |
1.Gives
information about availability of the
inputs 2.Knowledge sharing of information about
various government schemes and fertilizers recommending based on soil testing
3.Disseminate
latest technologies to increasing productivity. |
Digital green |
Engage rural community in participatory approach to improve
their livelihood through digital solution |
eSagu |
Deliver solution to the grower’s problems throughout the period
of cultivation. |
Warana |
Provide information and services to farmers to increase crop
productivity. |
Agricultural Marketing Information Network (AGMARKNET) |
Enabling decision-making capability of the farmers regarding
selling of their produce. |
iKisan |
Web portal for communicating information to the farmers about
crop cultivation, weather forecast, agricultural inputs availability,
agriculture related financing institutions, soil quality and market updates. |
Digital Mandi |
Enabling farmers and agricultural traders to procure and sell agro
produce anywher through electronic platform. |
eArik |
Disseminate information about CSA practices to achieve food
security especially in north-eastern India. . |
Kisan Call Centers (KCCs) |
Provide solution to farmer’s queries 24 x 7 in the local
languages. |
Village Knowledge Centers (VKCs) |
Disseminate information related to agricultural inputs, cost and
price of both inputs and outputs, information about the use of fertilizers
and pesticides. Two VKCs have been established by ICAR-NRRI in collaboration
with MSSRF. One in KVK santhapur for Tangi block and one in Ganjam District. |
AGRONXT |
Multitasking platform provide information about agro input
availability in various nearby shop, , agriculture advice, weather advisory
etc. |