Title: Transforming Indian farmers to reach the next level of the green revolution through communication of strategic knowledge and increased use of ICTs
Abstract: Agriculture is an important sector of the economy in India as it provides employment to a large number of people and is concerned with the food and nutritional security of a huge population. Indian agriculture is facing several challenges ranging from farmers' debt, climatic changes, technological up-gradation, development of communication infrastructures for more effective extension activities and most importantly, bridging the knowledge gaps existing within India. This article examines the hurdles the Indian agricultural sector face and the potential of ICTs to aid and enhance agricultural development.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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