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SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2024

Basic Details of the Team and Problem Statement


• Problem Statement ID - 1637

• Problem Statement Title - Mobile App for

Direct Market Access for Farmers

• Theme - Agriculture, FoodTech &

Rural Development

• PS Category - Software

• Team ID - NIE-SIH24-04

• Team Name - soilUP


IDEA TITLE
❖Proposed Solution: ❖ Innovation and Uniqueness of
Develop a user-friendly mobile application that enables farmers to​: solution:
1. Product Listing
2. Connect directly with consumers and retailers.​ 1. Community Accounts: Farmers
3. Order management can create community accounts to
4. Negotiate prices, and manage transactions. manage sales collectively.
5. Educational Resources.

❖The app addresses the problem by: 2. Farmer and Buyer Ratings: The
1. Removing middlemen from the supply chain. app allows both farmers and buyers
2. Ensures that farmers receive true value. to rate each other after transactions,
3. Direct access to a broader market. promoting transparency and high
4. Integrating real-time price negotiation which is an innovation. standards.
5. Geolocation to help buyers find farmers in their vicinity.
6. Multilingual support to make the app user friendly.
7. Notification and alert system for improved operational
efficiency.

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TECHNICAL APPROACH

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FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY

❖ Analysis of the feasibility of the idea:


➢ The app includes offline functionality for areas with limited internet, syncing data when
connectivity is restored.
➢ Development costs are minimized using open-source technologies, and alliance with
government, NGOs and agricultural extension services help make it affordable.
➢ It adopts with evolving agricultural methodologies, enhancing feasibility.

❖ Potential challenges and risks:


➢ Low-tech literacy among target users.
➢ Reluctance from farmers to adopt new technology.

❖ Strategies for overcoming these challenges:


➢ Introducing the option to create community accounts alongside individual accounts in our
app.
➢ Conducting training and awareness programs for farmers.

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IMPACT AND BENEFITS

❖ Potential impact on the target audience:

➢ Farmers gain direct access to markets, leading to potentially increase in their


income.
➢ Consumers benefit from fresh produce at true price.
➢ Reduces exploitation by middlemen, leading to fairer trade practices.

❖ Benefits of the solution:

➢ Increased Income for Farmers: Direct sales and Improved Pricing Control.
➢ Enhanced Market Access: Broader Reach and Reduced Dependency.
➢ Better Product Visibility: Visual Listings and Search & Filter.
➢ Enhanced Negotiation and Flexibility: In-App Communication and Custom
Offers.

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RESEARCH AND REFERENCES

• "Mobile Applications in Agriculture (Review of Current Trends and Future Directions" This
review provides an overview of mobile applications designed for agriculture, highlighting their
impact on market access and efficiency.
Link: https://www.agribazaar.com/

• Kisan Network: It connects farmers with buyers through a mobile app, allowing them to list their
produce, receive market prices, and get direct access to buyers.
Link: Kisan Network Overview

• BigHaat: 11 Major Problems Faced By Indian Farmers In Agriculture In 2024 – 9.Price volatility.
Link: https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/

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