Kaushambi Kisaan Vani - An Experiment for Integrated Use of Information Communication Technology for Farmers in Kaushambi

Purpose: This research paper discusses the use of Integrated Information Communication Technologies for farmers to advance the delivery of required information about Modern Agricultural techniques, Government policies related to farmers&agriculture and Market.

Background: Kaushambi Kisaan Vani as a project for experiment was established on 11 Nov. 2013 in Tulsipur village of Kaushambi district with the objective to evaluate the impact of on delivery of information to farmers. Farmers from nearby villages were contacted and requested to participate in the research process.

Design: Data was collected from a sample of 78 farmers from 5 different villages in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Experimental research design is used to compare the effect of ICT - Kaushambi Kisaan Vani. This study was restricted for 3 months from 11 Nov. 2013 to 11 Feb. 2013.

Result: Results of the study showed a positive impact of Kisaan Vani on farmer. Those farmers, who were under Kaushambi Kisaan Vani, have more accurate information about modern agriculture, government policies and market.