Recently, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources).
About Project VISTAAR:
It is a digital platform designed by integrating information about start-ups in the agriculture and allied sectors.
The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural extension system through digitalisation.
This will help farmers and other stakeholders access the capabilities and offerings of these start-ups more easily.
It contains details on over 12,000 start-ups in the agriculture and farming sectors.
This database serves as a valuable resource for connecting farmers with relevant technological solutions and services.
Significance:
The digitalisation of the agricultural extension system will substantially expand its outreach, enabling every farmer to access high-quality advisory services on crop production, marketing, value addition, and supply chain management.
Additionally, the advisory services will provide comprehensive information on government schemes related to agriculture, allied sectors, and rural development, ensuring farmers can benefit from them effectively.
By delivering timely, contextual, and accurate information, the process of digitalisation will augment the current extension system, ensuring better support for farmers in agriculture and allied fields.
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