Since several state governments have made provisions for stranded migrant labourers to return to their respective states as the lockdown continues, farmers aren’t left with enough manpower to help them with harvesting. Since the vegetable markets are closed due to the lockdown, vegetables are also rotting, leading to financial loss for the farmers. “Farmers are […]
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Govt plans major agricultural reforms post-coronavirus
The PM suggested these reforms at a high-level review meeting on the agricultural sector, which was also attended by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, home minister Amit Shah, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar, and senior officials. Outlining an ambitious post-pandemic agenda for agricultural reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked his top ministers and bureaucrats […]
CSIR’s Kisan Sabha App to Connect Farmers to Supply Chain
Source: DelhipostnewsLink:https://delhipostnews.com/csirs-kisan-sabha-app-to-connect-farmers-to-supply-chain/ CRRI has come up with an app called Kisan Sabha to resolve the problems related to agricultural supply chain. India’s ongoing lockdown has threatened the agriculture sector as it overlaps with the time of harvest. In the present situation of COVID-19, farmers are looking for help in taking their produce to the market, […]
CSIR’s Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to supply chain
India’s ongoing lockdown has threatened the agriculture sector as it overlaps with the time of harvest. In the present situation of COVID-19, farmers are looking for help in taking their produce to the market, as also in procuring seeds, fertilizer, etc. from the market. A robust supply chain management is urgently required to facilitate the […]
Kisan Sabha App to Connect Farmers to Supply Chain
Context: Recently, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi developed Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to the supply chain and freight transportation management system. Background: In the present situation of COVID 19, farmers are looking for help in their harvest reaching the market, seed or fertilizer procurement, etc. Therefore, a robust supply chain management is urgently required […]
CRRI developed Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers
Source: FreshersliveLink:https://www.fresherslive.com/current-affairs/articles/crri-developed-kisan-sabha-app-to-connect-farmers-25652 CRRI developed Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers02 May 2020 Current Affairs:CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi developed Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management systems. The app was remotely launched on 1 May by DG, ICAR, and Secretary DARE, Dr.Trilochan Mohapatra. The portal aims to act as a one-stop […]
Kisan Sabha Application developed by CSIR launched
Source: GktodayLink:https://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/kisan-sabha-application-developed-by-csir-launched-052020328187.html On May 1, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) launched Kisan Sabha Application. The application was launched to connect farmers to freight transportation and supply chain. Highlights The application aims in providing timely support to farmers and help in increasing their profit. This is possible as the […]
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 launched. Source: VajiramiasLink:https://vajiramias.com/current-affairs/kisan-sabha-app/5eacfb261d5def42ac782284/ About: The portal connects the farmers, transporters, Service providers (like pesticides/ fertilizer/ dealers, cold store and warehouse owner), mandi dealers, customers (like big retail outlets, online stores, institutional […]
Kisan Sabha App “EMPOWER IAS”
Source: EmpoweriasLink: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. […]
Kisan Sabha App Launched by CSIR
Source: FactlyLink:https://factly.forumias.com/kisan-sabha-app-launched-by-csir/ News: CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) launched Kisan Sabha App Facts: Aim: To provide the most economical and timely logistics support to the farmers and increase their profit margins by minimizing interference of middlemen. Features: connects the farmers, transporters, Service providers (like pesticides/ fertilizer dealers), mandi dealers, customers (like big retail outlets, online stores) acts […]