Paat Mitro App – By Jute Corporation

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Paat Mitro App- By Jute Corporation Of India

 

To provide important information about MSP and agronomy to jute farmers, the Ministry of Textiles launched “Paat-Mitro” – a mobile application, developed by The Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI) during ‘Jute Symposium’ here today. Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles launched the application which is available in 6 languages.

The application can be freely downloaded from Google Play Store and all the functionalities are made available to the users free of cost. In addition to, the latest agronomic practices and Minimum Support Prices (MSP); Jute Gradation Parameters, Farmer-centric schemes like ‘Jute-ICARE’, weather forecasts, JCI’s Purchase Centers’ locations, Procurement Policies are also made available in the app. Farmers will also be able to track status of their payments for the raw jute sold to JCI under MSP Operation. Latest technology feature like Chatbot is included for their queries through this mobile application “Paat-Mitro”.

The ‘Jute Symposium’ was organised to create awareness and popularize Jute based technical textiles with special emphasize on Jute Geotextiles. The event was attended by representatives from different ministries, research institutes.

The Jute Corporation of India took a significant step toward supporting jute farmers by launching the ‘Paat-Mitro’ app. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the app, which aims to provide essential knowledge to farmers for optimal jute cultivation and increased income.

 Key Features of the ‘Paat-Mitro’ App

The ‘Paat-Mitro’ app is designed to offer farmers valuable insights on various aspects of jute cultivation. Key features include:

1. 1. Information on Jute Gradation Parameters:          The app provides details on jute gradation parameters, helping farmers understand and enhance the quality of their jute produce.
   2. Farmer-Centric Schemes:Farmers can access information on schemes such as ‘Jute-ICARE’ tailored to benefit them directly.
   3. Weather Forecasts:The app includes weather forecasts, aiding farmers in making informed decisions based on weather conditions.
   4. Procurement Policies:Farmers can stay updated on procurement policies, ensuring they align their cultivation practices with market requirements.

Empowering Jute Farmers

The new app will help jute farmers and revitalizing the industry. With increased access to information, technical advancements, and market opportunities, Indian jute farmers can unlock a brighter future and contribute to the sustainable development of the sector.

Meeting Challenges of Supply and MSP Support

Due to three consecutive years of bumper crops, there is a substantial supply of jute fiber in the market. Consequently, a larger number of farmers require support through Minimum Support Price (MSP). The ‘Paat-Mitro’ app is expected to address these challenges and provide crucial assistance to farmers.

 Multilingual Access in the Future

Currently available in English, the ‘Paat-Mitro’ app is set to be launched in six vernacular languages in the future. This expansion will ensure that a broader spectrum of jute farmers across regions can benefit from the app’s resources and information.

 

 

Blog By: Trupti Thakur