Significance
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- Improved access to information: Enhances farmers’ access to timely and relevant agricultural information.
- Market integration: e-NAM integrates markets, providing better price realization.
- Risk management: Crop insurance apps help in managing agricultural risks effectively.
- Sustainability: Initiatives like the Green-Ag Project promote sustainable farming practices.
- Efficiency and productivity: E-technologies streamline various agricultural processes, improving productivity and efficiency.
1. National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGP-A)
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- Facilitates the dissemination of information to farmers through ICT.
- Utilizes Internet Kiosks, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Kisan Call Centres, and Common Service Centres.
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2. Kisan SMS Portal
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- Sends seasonal and topical advisories to farmers in local languages via SMS.
- Provides services like weather updates and market prices.
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3. e-Choupal (ITC Ltd.)
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- Provides farming information and eliminates middlemen.
- Offers storage services and access to agricultural equipment.
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4. Krishi Megh
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- A data recovery center to secure agricultural data.
- Supports advanced research and innovation in agriculture.
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5. Biotech-KISAN
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- Supports farmers in biotech applications.
- Aims to address the problems of small and marginal farmers through scientific solutions.
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6. Crop Insurance Mobile App
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- Calculates insurance premiums for notified crops.
- Provides coverage details and loan amounts specific to farmers.
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7. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
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- A pan-India electronic trading portal to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
- Integrates existing APMC markets.
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8. Seednet
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- Offers information on quality seeds.
- Tracks seed production, breeder seeds, and seed certification.
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9. Green-Ag Project
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- Aims to reduce emissions from agriculture.
- Implements sustainable land and water management practices in five states.
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