Agro e-Governance Projects in India

Mahabubul Hoque
DOI:10.30954/2348-7437.1.2023.5

Abstract:

India is a big country in which most of the people live in rural areas. Nowadays rural development is

important for the progress of the economy of our country. Faster and better communication is possible with

the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Generally e-Governance is the application of

ICTs to provide government services to the citizens through Internet. e-Governance services are improving

service delivery more effective, transparent and faster. Through e-Governance all the government services

are available at door step anywhere and anytime to all the stake holders. IT (Information Technology) plays

a vital role in all facets of Indian agriculture. IT facilitating the farmers in improving the efficiency and

productivity of agriculture and allied activities. IT helps to improve overall quality of life by providing timely

and quality information inputs for decision making. Agriculture is a crucial component of India’s economy

for providing food security, poverty reduction, nutritional security and sustainable development in India.

In India for Agricultural Development and for Agricultural Extension, the relevance of ICTs is extremely

high. In agricultural sector, the application of ICT is very important. Through improved information and

communication processes, e-Agriculture is an emerging field focusing on the enhancement of agricultural

and rural development.