With the aim of getting aware of the farmers’ problems and suggestions of the State, the Agriculture Department of the State Government on Wednesday launched "Kisan Call Center". Agriculture Minister Badal launched "Kisan Call Center" online at Nepal House. Secretary of the department Abu Baqr Siddiui and Director Agriculture, Nesha Oraon also present on the occasion.
On this occasion, Badal also launched a song prepared by the Agriculture Department to motivate for “Block Chain Technology” and for COVID-19 vaccination.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Badal said that the State Government is sensitive about the problems of the farmers, as well as that the Government wants to be aware of their suggestions. He said that keeping this objective in mind, the Government has started ‘Kisan Call Center’, which will be operated from 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 but after receiving the suggestions of the farmers, action will be taken on that. At the same time, the officials will also monitor it continuously,” he added.
“Different types of "languages and dialects" are spoken in the state. Farmers should not face any problem in communication, so that they will be answered according to the language of the farmers in the "Kisan Call Center," said Badal.
The Minister said that a new technology "BlockChain Technology" has also been inaugurated on the occasion. “Through this technology, tracking of seeds can be done, so that farmers can get accurate information about the seeds to be given. The tracking of seeds can be done till the farmers' field. This technique will bring transparency in the work and its result will be seen in the production,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion Siddiqui said that “Kisan Call Center” and “Block Chain Technology” are being launched by the department in the State. “Farmers will be able to register their problems and suggestions in the Kisan Call Center. With this work, the department will get the feedback of the farmers and their problems will be resolved faster. Tracking of seeds will be facilitated through "BlockChain Technology". Through these two new technologies introduced by the department, transparency will come in the works and the farmers of the State will also get its benefits”, he added.