India, June 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Technology to Unite, Empower, and Strengthen the Agricultural Ecosystem
Bridging Technology, Expertise, and Farmer Needs
Kisan Sarathi, launched in July 2021, is India's largest integrated digital agro-advisory platform. It provides timely, authentic, and multilingual advisories to farmers. Farmers also get access to schemes, weather updates, and expert consultations. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute and the Digital India Corporation implement the platform.
The integration of these institutions creates a strong national agricultural advisory ecosystem. It helps deliver reliable and localized support to farmers across India.
The integration of these national platforms brings critical agricultural services onto a single digital interface.
How does Kisan Sarathi Help Farmers?
Key Features of the Kisan Sarathi Platform and Services Offered
IIDS: The Technology Behind Kisan Sarathi
Kisan Sarathi Reach and Beneficiary Coverage
Benefits for Other Agricultural Stakeholders
Kisan Sarathi creates a connected agricultural ecosystem that benefits other agricultural stakeholders such as experts, institutions, and policymakers.
* ICAR Institutions and Universities
Research institutions benefit from stronger outreach and wider dissemination of scientific advisories. The platform also improves knowledge sharing and enhances the practical application of research.
* KVKs and Agricultural Experts
Kisan Sarathi enables faster farmer outreach and more efficient advisory delivery. It improves query resolution and strengthens the transfer of technology from lab to field.
* Policymakers and Administrators
The platform provides access to real-time field insights, dashboards, and analytics. This supports evidence-based policy planning and strengthens agricultural extension systems.
Driving the Future of Digital Agriculture
Kisan Sarathi represents a significant step in the digital transformation of India's agricultural extension system. The platform enhances collaboration among farmers, research institutions, extension agencies, and policymakers, creating a more connected and responsive agricultural ecosystem. Its multilingual interface, multiple access channels, and two-way communication model have strengthened the delivery of need-based agricultural information nationwide.
With expanding digital infrastructure and farmer participation, Kisan Sarathi strengthens knowledge dissemination and enables informed farm-level decision-making. Through technology-enabled advisory and institutional convergence, the platform is contributing to a more resilient, productive, and digitally empowered agricultural sector.
References
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
https://kisansarathi.in/
https://ks-aams-web.digitalindiacorporation.in/about-us
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID1736155®48&lang2
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
https://www.pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID2132330®48&lang2
The Kisan Sarathi Platform
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
