The book 'Information and Communication Technology for Agriculture and Rural Development' authored by R. Saravanan, C. Kathiresan, and T. Indra Devi, provides an in-depth exploration of how technological advancements can bridge the gap of rural development in India. The content is meticulously divided into discussions on the digital divide, e-Agriculture, and cyber extension, all pivotal topics affecting rural sectors. Key initiatives such as Village Knowledge Centres (VKCs), Community Information Centres, and the KISSAN program showcase real-world applications of ICT in agriculture. The book delves into the use of SATCOM in Karnataka and model e-Villages in Arunachal Pradesh, shedding light on innovative solutions for local farmers. Furthermore, the inclusion of Dynamic Market Information in Tamil Nadu and expert systems for pest and disease diagnosis highlights the practical advantages of ICT in enhancing agricultural productivity. This essential read is tailored for policymakers, professionals, and scholars seeking to understand the interplay between technology and rural development in India.

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Comprehensive Coverage Explores various ICT applications and initiatives in agriculture and rural development.
Case Studies Includes real-world examples like Village Knowledge Centres and e-Villages.
Expert Insights Written by leading experts in the field of ICT in agriculture.
Digital Divide Focus Addresses the challenges and policies to bridge the digital divide in rural India.
Innovative Solutions Covers dynamic market information systems, mobile services, and expert diagnostic systems.
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Title Information and Communication Technology for Agriculture and Rural Development
Authors R. Saravanan, C. Kathiresan, T. Indra Devi
Format Hardback
Subject The intersection of ICT and rural development in India
Publisher To be determined
Publication Year 2023
ISBN 978-XXX-XXXXXX-X
Pages 400
Language English

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This book covers a wide range of topics related to the intersection of technology and rural development in India. It includes discussions on the digital divide in rural areas, challenges in e-Agriculture, and the role of cyber extension. Key initiatives such as Village Knowledge Centres (VKCs), Community Information Centres in Orissa, and the KISSAN program in Kerala are explored, along with the use of SATCOM in Karnataka and model e-Villages in Arunachal Pradesh. Other topics include Dynamic Market Information (DMI) in Tamil Nadu, expert systems for pest and disease diagnosis in rubber, and mobile services like Kisan Mobile Sandesh (KMS). The book also examines the role of ICT in dairy farming, the creation of farmers' databases, and pest surveillance using satellite data.
01. Digital Divide in India. Measurement, Determinants and Policy for Addressing the Challenges in Bridging the Digital Divide by Sumanjeet Singh 02. e-Agriculture in India. Agriculture Knowledge Communication with the Application of Information and Communication Technologies by I.V. Malhan and Samita Wadhera 03. ICTs in the Perspective of Rural India. A Review by Gaurav Papnai, Anup Prakash Upadhyay, Taufiq Ahemed and Neelam Bhardwaj 04. Cyber Extension. Info-tech Empowerment of Farmers of India by M.A. Ansari and I. Prabhakar 05. Village Knowledge Centres and Village Resource Centres. An Overview by S. Senthilkumaran 06. SATCOM Application for Sustainable Rural Development by K. Narayana Gowda 07. e-Village for Agriculture and Rural Development. Integrating ICTs with Traditional by Agricultural Extension Methods in North-East India by R. Saravanan, C. Kathiresan, Narmi Darang, T. Indra Devi, Supriya Devi and Lizamoni Chungkurang 08. India Development Gateway Initiative. A National Level ICT Platform to Reach the Unreached by C. Kathiresan, B. Vijayalakshmi and N. Sarat Chandra Babu 09. Linking the Farmers with Market through Web and Mobile by N. Anandaraja, N. Sriram, C. Kathiresan, Shibi Sebastian and E. Vadivel 10. ICT Based Kisan Mobile Sandesh. An Innovative Approach by Abhay Wankhade, Nalin Khare, Surendra Pannase and Druv Shrivastava 11. ICT Initiatives for Agricultural Development in Kerala State by S. Nazreen Hassan and N. Kishore Kumar 12. Taking Agricultural Technologies to the Grassroots on Wheels. A Case Study of the Mobile Agricultural School and Services (MASS) Initiative by Sanjay Kumar Rewani, Kumari Shweta, A.K. Pandey and J.Oraon 13. Village Resource Centres (VRCs) in Uttaranchal by B. Maithili, Neelam Pandey and Paras Kakkar 14. Community Information Centre. Empowering Rural Poor through ICT by Dillip Pattanaik 15. Expert System for Pest and Diseases Diagnosis in Rubber by N. Balasubramani 16. Development of Citrus e-Clinic Software by Sajeed Ali and Subrata Manna 17. Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia Compact Disc (IMCD) in Diffusing Technologies among Farm Women in Wetland Ecosystem by N. Anandaraja, N. Sriram, Shibi Sebastian and D. Periyar Ramasamy 18. Development of Farmers Database for Darjeeling District by Subrata Manna 19. Pest Surveillance of Rice Crop Using Satellite Data A Case Study for Brown Plant Hopper (N. Lugens) by Sujay Dutta, I. Choudhury, Y.G. Prasad, M. Prabhakar, G. Katti, K. Vasantbhanu and S. Vennila 20. Techmode Approach for Distance Learning Courses for Field Veterinarians by P.S. Lonkar, A.S. Ninawe and Ajit Maru 21. Information Retrieval System for Buffalo Reproduction by Y.P. Singh, S.K. Singh, S.K. Agrawal, S.K. Ghosh, G.K. Das, G.S. Bisht and Sanjay Kumar 22. Useful Databases and Websites on Agroforestry and Farm Forestry by P. Ratha Krishnan and R. Indumathy 23. Watershed Modelling for Development of Sustainable Livelihood through Convergence of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) Using GIS and Remote Sensing by K. Binoy and Yogiraj V. Shete 24. Effectiveness of ICT Enabled Village Information Centres among Dairy Farmers in Tamil Nadu by S. Senthilkumar and Mahesh Chander 25. Farm Technologies through Interactive Multimedia. A Multi-Stake Holders Perspective Analysis by N. Anandaraja, N. Sriram, Shibi Sebastian and D. Periyar Ramasamy 26. e-Readiness and Participation Level of AKSHAYA and KISSAN Kerala Beneficiaries by M.S. Nataraju, A. Arun Babu and B.S. Lakshmana Reddy 27. ICT for Effective e-Extension and the Success of VRC Network in Assam by S. Borua and P. K. Neog 28. Internet Utilization Pattern in Community Information Centre (CIC) by Bikash Borthakur and Mahesh Chander 29. Application of ICT in Agricultural Extension. An Evaluation Study of Kissan Call Centres (KCCs) by Hemnath Rao Hanumankar

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