The pilot project between PRADAN and AgWise spans FPOs across Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh. Leveraging AgWise's agriculture chatbot solution integrated with WhatsApp, FPOs can now offer a comprehensive suite of services. These include personalized crop production advisories, streamlined farm output procurement processes, and support for accessing government schemes. PRADAN's extensive capacity-building initiatives and tailored training programs have equipped FPOs with the skills to leverage AgWise effectively, fostering ownership and seamless adoption of digital tools at the grassroots level.
The initial outcomes of this collaboration showcase the significant potential for elevating farmer engagement and enhancing operational efficiency within FPOs. By utilizing WhatsApp, farmers can easily order agricultural inputs, access hyper-personalized crop advisories, and stay informed about government schemes. The collaborative efforts of AgWise and PRADAN highlight the transformative power of digital technologies combined with on-ground capacity building, paving the way for a robust communication and revenue generation platform that drives sustainable agricultural development and prosperity for farmers and their communities.