District Administration Mansa is pleased to announce the launch of a new Whatsapp-based chatbot called ‘Mansa Krishi Sevak’ for farmers in the district in partnership with Gramhal, a technological non-profit. The chatbot will be available in Punjabi and aims to provide farmers with easy access to the latest agricultural information to enhance their knowledge and income, said Deputy Commissioner Smt. Baldeep Kaur.
The chatbot has been developed to address the information gap that exists in the agricultural sector in the Mansa district. Farmers can now access important information such as weather updates, crop advisories, the latest market prices, directories of agriculture machinery for stubble management, and pest management solutions with just a few clicks on their mobile phones, she said.
The Mansa Krishi Sevak chatbot is an important step towards empowering farmers with the latest information and knowledge to improve their farming practices and income. We are pleased to partner with Gramhal, with expertise in developing innovative technological solutions for rural communities, to launch this initiative.
This chatbot will help in better utilization of stubble management machinery and will help in real time management of stubble by collecting information from farmers about the straw available in their fields. This partnership will amplify the government’s efforts to promote crop diversification and effective crop residue management.
With this launch, approx.30000 farmers in Mansa district will be able to access vital information" said Baldeep Kaur Deputy Commissioner.WhatsApp chatbots are a powerful tool to help farmers benefit from data created by the government.
It ensures that crucial information is accessible to farmers and helps them make better decisions We strongly believe in harnessing the power of technology to reach farmers at scale and create a deep impact. We are eager to improve farmers' lives and are grateful to the Mansa government for their trust, vision, and enthusiastic support." said Mr. Achint Sanghi, Co-Founder, and CTO, Gramhal.
The Mansa Krishi Sevak chatbot is available now on WhatsApp. Farmers in Mansa district can access the chatbot by sending a message to +91 9814375885. The service is free of cost and available 24/7