PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO THE FARMERS THROUGH ICT IN INDIA

Abstract

New media or Information and communication technology (ICT) tools have penetrated into every sphere of our lives. Interaction between human beings and new media has become inevitable. Infact new potentials of ICT tools are being explored. One such usage or potential being focused on by many nations is ‘Using ICT for development.’ ‘Knowledge is Power’ is the notion behind using ICT for development. Like every economy, Indian economy has set of complex sectors too. Agriculture sector however is a key sector of Indian economy as a large number of the population is dependent on it. However, Indian agriculture sector is facing number of problems. Infact to the extent that ‘whether or not Agriculture is a viable vocation in today’s times?’ has become a debatable question. Hence this research paper is written with the intent to highlight those problems and provide ICT based solutions for those problems. A literature review was conducted and secondary data was used for the purpose of the study. Government initiatives, initiatives by the NGOs and those that can be taken by individuals on personal level have been discussed. The extent and potential of ICT for development of an economy is great provided it is implemented at the right place, at the right time and in the right manner. The content of this paper is original and is part of my PhD research work in progress.