Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, employing nearly 50% of the population and contributing significantly to GDP and rural livelihoods. Despite its importance, Indian farmers have long faced challenges such as low productivity, inadequate infrastructure, market volatility, debt burden, and climate-related risks. To address these issues, the Government of India established the…
Introduction The North Eastern (NE) and Himalayan regions of India are endowed with unique agro-climatic conditions that are highly favorable for the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, and medicinal plants. Despite this potential, horticulture in these regions has remained underdeveloped due to poor infrastructure, limited technology access, and inadequate marketing facilities. To address these…
1. Introduction India’s agricultural sector is both its greatest strength and its biggest challenge. Despite producing a massive quantity of food annually, a significant percentage of this produce never reaches the consumer due to inefficient supply chains and outdated warehousing systems. As the country pushes towards modernization and digitalization, the concepts of Smart Warehousing and…