Agriculture Minister Launched 'Kisan Call Center'

Why in News?

=> With the aim of making the farmers aware of the problems and suggestions of the state's farmers, Badal Patralekh, the state agriculture minister, launched the 'Kisan Call Center' in online mode at Nepal House.

Key Points:

=> On the occasion, Badal also launched a song prepared by the Department of Agriculture to inspire people for 'BlockChain Technology' and COVID-19 vaccination.

=> Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the State Government is sensitive towards the problems of the farmers and also wants to be aware of their suggestions. Keeping this objective in mind, the government has started 'Kisan Call Center', which will be operated by the Directorate of Agriculture.

=> Farmers of the state can register their problems and suggestions from anywhere in this Kisan Call Center, whose toll free number is 1800-123-1136.

=> Efforts will be made to solve their problems from block level to headquarter level and action will be taken on the farmers after getting their suggestions. Along with this, the officials will also monitor it continuously.

=> In the Kisan Call Center, farmers will be given answers according to their language, so that farmers do not face any problem in communication.

=> Tracking of seeds can be done through the new technology 'Blockchain Technology', so that the seeds given to the farmers can be tracked till the field.

=> These two new technologies introduced by the Agriculture Department will bring transparency in the works and the farmers of the state will also get the benefit of it. Also, its result will be seen in production.