Inspiration
Challenges of small-scale farmers - insufficient investment and lack of transportation assistance to efficiently distribute their produce. As per the Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, India experiences annual loss of ₹13,300 crore worth of fruits and vegetables - significant 18% of the country's total production. According to the NCRB - troubling increase in suicides within the agricultural industry, with 5,563 agricultural laborers ending their lives in 2021. This marks a 9% rise from the previous year and a notable 29% surge from 2019.
What it does
Developing a pioneering application that facilitates collaboration among farmers for collective transportation of their food products while ensuring the preservation of product quality and quantity. Farmers can input the details such as harvest date, transport date, shelf life, and storage requirements for their food produce. Can transport their goods to the market simultaneously have the opportunity to connect and send their produce collectively, thereby reducing the transportation cost per individual. Contact truck drivers by farmers who are returning from deliveries and heading to the marketplace they intend to reach. Can access information on government schemes related to food transport and subsidies available for their produce like PM Fasal Bima Yojana etc.
What's next for KrishikVastu(id - 240, name - CTRL+ DIVAS)
Supply Chain Optimization:
The government is addressing the main cause of rising food prices, which is attributed to a flawed supply chain, by focusing on improving transportation infrastructure. Direct contact and communication between vendors and suppliers enable the production of quantities that meet specific requirements. A multilingual app that can help bridge language barriers, facilitate effective communication, allowing users to interact, access information, and engage in various activities without the need for language proficiency.
Blockchain Integration:
The integration of blockchain technology - enhances transparency, traceability, and trust by securely recording transactions and movements. Enables consumers to confidently verify the origin, quality, and safety of food products. Secure and immutable records of transactions and movements.
Educate the farmers about government schemes, including Operation Green and transport subsidies, among others. Perishable food products like fish, chicken, and meat - needs specialized shipping methods due to their sensitivity. This can make regular transportation impractical, especially when public transport restrictions hinder fishermen/women's access to transport their products. AI can be utilized to provide regular updates on market trends and purchasing patterns. Machine learning can be leveraged for data management of fruits and vegetables to enable accurate forecasting during various circumstances and seasons.
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