Web-based Agricultural Information Systems and Services under National Agricultural Research System

Abstract

The paper provides the brief background of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) and theIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It elaborates the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP)and the components of the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) with special reference to theComponent-I under which all the important and most innovative web-based projects, i.e., KrishiPrabha, CeRA,and e-Granth falls. The overview of these projects including objectives and deliverables has been highlightedespecially keeping in view of the current scenario of the NARS institutions. It further elaborates the rationale,mission and objectives of the projects, the methodologies, and work programs. It also shows the directionsand outcomes of the projects. The long term positive deliverables of the projects have also been projected.

doi: 10.14429/djlit.32.2.1402