Enhancing Rural Farmers Skills Through ICT Applications In Tripura

Abstract

Agriculture is considered as the means for growth in Tripura, just as it is in many other nations who are still in the process of establishing their economies. This paper examines how ICT applications can enhance the skills of rural farmers in Tripura. Further, the study analyses the ICT initiatives of successive governments in Tripura to empower farmers in the region, and to explore the benefits of ICT applications in agriculture and related farming activities. The findings indicate that the ICT initiatives have provided rural farmers with access to information on crop management. Weather, forecasts, market prices, and government schemes, leading to improved agricultural practices and productivity. However, the study identifies several challenges in implementing ICT initiatives in rural areas of Tripura, including lack of awareness and knowledge about ICT applications, inadequate infrastructure, and limited financial resources. Despite these challenges, the study concludes that ICT applications have the potential to empower rural farmers in Tripura, and there is a need of concerted efforts to address these challenges and ensure that the benefits of ICT reach all farmers in region.