A Study on the Impact of Information System on the Indian Farmers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Title of the dissertation Impact of a Information systems on farmers in India Introduction The agriculture market accounts for over 35% of GDP and employs around 70% of the population. As per recent studies the turnover of the total food market is approximately Rs.2,50,000 crore (US$ 51.5 billion) The agricultural industry also assumes significance owing to India's sizable agrarian economy. India and Indian knowledge workers are the most sought after the world over as they have proved to be best with analytical skills and problem solving India is becoming a knowledge superpower within a span of 2 decades which itself speaks of India’s strides in this field The IT exports in 2002-2003 is Rs.46,100 crore(US$ 9.5 billion) and expected to touch Rs 58,200crore (US$ 12 billion) in 2003-2004 Statement of the problem The agrarian community though the largest and most vital part of Indian economy is facing massive problems, � The country's infrastructure and policies were so far not conducive to profitable disbursement of the food surpluses generated. Scientific harvesting, storage, transportation, processing and exports are still under-developed areas, � Its own mismanagement and reliance on outdated technique and farming practices, lack of water management leaving the Indian farmers exposed to risks and losses. � The Strides made in Indian IT sector has not benefited largely the Indian agrarian economy. There is very few information system available to the farmer to help him improve his working conditions. � Can IT help Indian Farmers?     Methodology This study will be undertaken in the villages surrounding Bangalore by direct interaction with the farmers and analysing the available information systems and its impact and usability by the farmers of this village.  and analysing the information systems available to farmers of other places based on available statistics and data. Primary data � Response of the farmers through interview � Data from University of Agricultural Science Bangalore (GKVK) � Studying Available Information System Secondary Data � Websites, � Journal’s, magazines, � Books, Reports  Objectives of the study What has been the Initiative both by the private enterprise and the government to utilise IT for the Indian rural economy so that the benefits of India’s knowledge power are utilised for the benefit and sustainable development of the Indian farmers? What Info systems are available to them, evaluating them and with suggestion and recommendation to improve there working condition If an information system can be generated it will impact the largest community in India who toil from morning to evening and eventually never receive the benefits a large portion of the benefit of their own toil is taken away by others. What are the areas that the farmer wants help in? How to take these benefits to the farmer? Who will? The endeavour of this case study is to identify them. |
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If You thing you can be of some help ,i would request you to send me a mail stating the details as it can be of invaluable help to the farmers who produce the food for everyone . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
this study has been completed but there is a lot to be done for the agriculture sector ICT is the new mantra which can save and help the farmers of the world specially developing countries farmers like indian farmers. |
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Your comments, suggestions and feedback will be of help as I am still working on this study on a part time basis . I would be happy to provide all passible help from my side to any body who is working on similar or related projects |
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