1. Current Application of ICT in Agriculture
Group - III
Use of ICT in Decision Support for Enhancing Kharif Production
Current Application of ICT in Agriculture
Area Coverage :-
Districtwise online weekly sowing position of different crops.
Input Arrangement :-
Districtwise online weekly availability & distribution position of seeds & fertilizers.
Monitoring of Schemes :-
Online Registration & Distribution of Subsidy under major schemes viz Farm Implements, Sprinkler sets, Kisan Samriddhi Yojna (Tube-well), Shakambhari Yojna (Irrigation Pump) .
Budget Utilization :-
Monthly utilization of funds allotted under various development schemes.

2. Cont....
Contemporary Advisory to Farmers :-
Online biweekly contemporary advisory to farmers (
Text and voice messages through m-Kisan Portal (
Information regarding registered seed, fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural implements dealers (
Commodity-wise daily Mandi price is updated in . Also, information about nearest two Mandis are sent via messages to the registered mobile numbers through
Improved Package of Practices for major crops :-
Districtwise contingent plan for aberrant weather situation. (

3. Future Prospects of ICT in Agriculture
Focus on use of ICT Tools up to the block level (through Kiosk, Mobile App. etc.)
Develop a State Web Portal including all Allied Departments, to online the:-
Licensing process .
Information about schemes.
Package of Practices of different crops.
Identification & management of insect-pests & diseases etc.
Develop a mobile application & Install an Internet Supporting information Kiosk at block level for farmers, for :-
Weekly weather forecast.
Area specific pest forecast and their management.
Seed and fertilizers availability in respective blocks and Co-operative Societies etc.