Upgraded Agri Welfare Portal Launched for Farmers

Upgraded Agri Welfare Portal Launched for Farmers

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Key takeaways

  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal as a mobile-friendly, single-window digital platform.
  • The portal integrates key agricultural initiatives like PM-KISAN, AgriStack, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) into a single interface.
  • Farmers can check eligibility and receive subsidies directly into their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
  • Krishi Vigyan Kendras will conduct capacity-building programs to help small and marginal farmers utilize the digital platform effectively.
  • The portal aligns with Digital Brand Identity Manual 3.0 and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites 3.0 standards.

Why in News

  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal to provide farmers with single-window, mobile-based access to government schemes, financial assistance, and agricultural information.

Key Features of Agri Welfare Portal

  • The Agri Welfare Portal operates as a single-window digital platform that gives farmers easy access to schemes, financial aid, and agricultural facts on their mobile phones.
  • It combines information on subsidies, rules, and government services into one place, so farmers no longer need to visit multiple government offices or websites.
  • The platform offers a common interface to access major government programmes like PM-KISAN, AgriStack, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
  • Farmers can check eligibility online, submit direct applications, and receive funds via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), which cuts out intermediaries and improves transparency.
  • The mobile-friendly portal works well on basic smartphones in areas with low internet connectivity, giving updates on weather, farming advice, seeds, fertilizers, and market prices.
  • It serves as a shared digital bridge connecting Farmer Producer Organisations, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, agricultural scientists, researchers, and agritech startups.
  • To help small and marginal farmers use these digital tools, Krishi Vigyan Kendras will host dedicated training sessions.
  • Developers built the portal according to Digital Brand Identity Manual 3.0 and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites 3.0 to ensure high security and easy navigation.