Karshaka Mithra: Transforming Indian Agriculture with Technology-Driven Solutions

Authors- Bysani Saroja, Myla Visanth Kumar, Sasanala Ramesh, Chinthala Seetha

Abstract-Indian agriculture faces significant challenges, including unpredictable weather, fluctuating market prices, limited access to timely information, and regional communication barriers. To address these issues, ‘Karshaka Mithra’ was developed as an innovative, technology-driven platform aimed at empowering farmers with real-time insights, advanced tools, and collaborative opportunities. This comprehensive solution integrates multiple features such as accurate weather forecasting, multilingual voice assistance, market insights, and government support resources, all accessible through a user-friendly interface. Real-world incidents, such as unseasonal rains damaging crops in Odisha (2020), price crashes distressing onion farmers in Maharashtra (2019), and pest infestations affecting wheat yields in Punjab (2021), underscore the urgent need for such a platform.Karshaka Mithra offers a five-day weather forecast, real-time updates on humidity, rainfall, and storm probabilities, and a multilingual “Speak Out” feature to support illiterate farmers. Additionally, it provides a community interaction platform for collaboration, daily expert-led sessions, detailed market insights for informed decision-making, and a resource hub featuring content on modern farming techniques and drone technology. To enhance farm security, the platform includes animal and fire detection systems with instant alerts in multiple languages. Furthermore, it offers hands-on simulation training for agricultural drone applications to improve productivity. By bridging the gaps in knowledge, communication, and technology, Karshaka Mithra aims to revolutionize Indian agriculture, fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers nationwide. The involvement of both government and non-government organizations in promoting awareness and usage of this platform can significantly elevate agricultural standards and drive a technology-first approach to farming.

DOI: /10.61463/ijset.vol.13.issue2.195