1. www.agridept.cg.gov.in  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. Current Application of ICT in Agriculture Use of ICT in Decision Support for Enhancing Kharif Production Group - III

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

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.