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MP Farmers Reap Benefits of e-Vikas System
15 May
Summary
- e-Vikas system aids 1.3 million farmers in Madhya Pradesh.
- Fertilizer distribution queues have been significantly reduced.
- Farmers now purchase fertilizer based on crop needs and norms.
Madhya Pradesh's innovative e-Vikas fertiliser distribution system has demonstrably benefited 1.3 million farmers. This digital platform has effectively minimized waiting times at distribution points.
Agriculture Secretary Nishant Warwade highlighted that e-Vikas is fostering a positive behavioral shift among farmers. They are now more inclined to purchase fertilisers according to their crops' specific needs and established Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) norms.
While acknowledging potential challenges related to digital access and allocation limits, the system's overall success points towards a more efficient and need-driven approach to fertiliser management in the state.
