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Thane farmers to get digital fertiliser platform from Aug 15
The central government's online fertiliser distribution system will launch in Thane district on August 15. The Framework for Fertiliser Sale platform, developed by the fertiliser and agriculture ministries, lets farmers check real-time…
The Story in Brief
The central government's online fertiliser distribution system will launch in Thane district on August 15. The Framework for Fertiliser Sale platform, developed by the fertiliser and agriculture ministries, lets farmers check real-time stocks and book orders via mobile phone.
Zilla Parishad CEO Ranjit Yadav said farmers can register using Aadhaar or farmer ID to get a QR code and token for collection. The system, already piloted in 56 districts across 23 states, aims to cut travel time and improve transparency. Thane has 1.38 lakh farmers over 59,831 hectares of Kharif crop land.
The Indian Opinion
A digital fertiliser booking system sounds promising, but Indian farming schemes often stumble on last-mile delivery. The real test is whether village-level dealers accept QR codes consistently and whether internet connectivity holds up in Thane's remote areas. Watch which farm union or opposition party first cries 'software glitch' if shortages hit. The true benchmark: will the 1.38 lakh farmers actually use it, or will they queue up as before?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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