e-Arik (e-Agriculture)

e- Arik

for empowerment...

ICTs for Agricultural Extension

Title of the Project
Application of ICTs in Agricultural Extension Services Provision among the Tribal Farmers of Arunachal Pradesh State of North-East India.

Objectives of the project
1. To assess the agricultural information needs of tribal farmers.
2. To experiment ICTs in agricultural extension services provision to the tribal farmers.
3. To assess the impact of ICTs in improved agricultural extension services provision to the tribal farmers.

Project Summary

The number of successful Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) initiatives in rural India not replicated among the rural tribal poor. There is no noteworthy village level ICT initiative in the poorest tribal population dominated eight states of North-East India. The region’s geographical remoteness, difficult terrain and inadequate man power in the rural developmental departments make the information access of rural poor become distant reality and hinder the socio-economic development of the region. Considering grim scenario in the region, the project proposes to examine the application of ICTs in providing agricultural extension services and to measure socio-economic impact of ICTs among rural tribal farming community in the Arunachal Pradesh state of North-East India. The project proposes single window system for the improved agricultural information and technology delivery at the selected village by using computer, internet, phone, radio and television. Project proposes to provide all time expert consultation on agriculture production, protection and marketing aspects through ICTs. The impact of ICTs in improved agricultural extension services provision to the tribal farmers will be quantified. Proposed project will create awareness on potential benefits of ICTs in agricultural technology transfer and facilitates socio-economic empowerment of tribal farming community.
Project portal: http://www.earik.in/