JAMMU, Jan. 24 -- With smartphone penetration among farmers in Jammu and Kashmir crossing 70 per cent in 2023, the Union Territory has successfully tapped into this digital shift through Daksh Kisan, a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) designed to upgrade farmers' knowledge and skills.
The trend of rising smartphone usage among farmers emerged during a survey conducted under the Kisan Sampark Abhiyan. While the digital presence was evident, its potential remained largely underutilised. Recognising this gap, the J&K Administration took a forward-looking step to transform smartphones from mere communication tools into powerful instruments of learning for the farming community.
This vision led to the launch of Daksh Kisan, which tod...