Source: Empowerias
Link:https://empowerias.com/blog/prelims-special-facts/kisan-sabha-app-empower-ias
News:
- Government launches Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation.
About Kisan Sabha App:
- Kisan Sabha App developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system was remotely launched today, by DG, ICAR and Secretary DARE,
- Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra. Dr Mohapatra complimented CSIR on developing this portal as a one-stop solution for farmers, transporters and other entities engaged in the agriculture Industry and offered that ICAR can work together with CSIR and use the Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK) networks for implementation.
- The development and launch of the App reiterate the commitment of CSIR in supporting the farmers in these critical times in the country.
- The launch of the app was witnessed remotely by representatives of industry, farmers, a team of CSIR-CRRI and other senior scientists of CSIR.
- Dr Satish Chandra, Director of CSIR-CRRI highlighted that as the overall agriculture market is not well organized and lot of produce gets wasted or is being sold at a very low rate, a detailed primary study was undertaken wherein 500+ farmers, were interviewed and 6-day long survey with dealers, transporters and farmers was conducted in Asia’s biggest Azadpur Mandi to understand the various issues and gaps in the current environment. Based on this study and the current prevailing situation, the Kisan Sabha App was developed.
- About the Portal
The rationale behind the launching of the App:
- In the present situation of COVID 19 pandemic, farmers are looking for help in their harvest reaching the market, seed/ fertilizer procurement for next season crop etc.
- A robust supply chain management is urgently required to facilitate the timely delivery of the product at the best possible prices.
- The overall agriculture market is not well organized and a lot of produce gets wasted or is being sold at very low rates.
- Based on this current prevailing situation, the Kisan Sabha App was developed.