Technology has been playing a pivotal role in every sector of Indian Economy.  Use of technology has been robust in recent decades and hence agriculture sector is also not left untouched by it.

Recent developments in e-technology for Farmers.

1. NAM: National Agriculture Market is a portal launched by the Indian Government to create a unified market across the country.

2. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme: Launched by the Central Government,  it aims to provide direct cash transfer to the farmer’s bank account.

3. E- Choupal : An initiative by ITC to help farmers regarding the health of seeds and best agricultural practices.

4. The Digital Agriculture Mission:  It aims to promote use of Blockchain Technology,  Robotics in the agricultural field.

5. Agriculture Technology Management Agency: ATMA model has helped in contribution of diversification of agriculture in some states, is a promising example.

Although Indian agriculture is facing backwardness in the terms of its growth and share,  but advancements like Robotics,  drone technology and so on hold a promising future for this sector in terms of its growth.