Yesterday, India-based AI and blockchain firm Agri10x announced a partnership with the government to help farmers access its online marketplace, a Business Standard report said. Agri10x will now be able to access the government’s common service centers (CSCs), access points that deliver e-services to rural and remote areas in the country with the aim of digital inclusion.
Leveraging the CSCs, Agri10x will onboard farmers on its platform. Agri10x has developed a blockchain-based marketplace that connects farmers and global traders, reducing the dependence on middlemen. The solution will also help farmers earn a fair price for their produce.
India has a substantial agrarian economy, which contributes about 16% to the GDP. A large number of people are highly dependent on agriculture, with more than two thirds of the country’s population residing in rural areas.
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