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This story highlights the life of Yashodha, a dedicated farmer from Bangalore who grows chilies, vegetables, sunflowers, wheat, rice, and gram. Representing the Indian farming community, she faces numerous challenges in her profession. However, with the aid of cell phone technology, Yashodha is able to bridge the gap between farmers and modern techniques, gaining timely information for irrigation, land management, and harvesting. This essential tool not only enhances her farming practices but also empowers her with confidence and knowledge for a better future.
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Name: Yashodha Occupation: Farmer Grows: Chilies, Vegetables, Sunflowers, Wheat Rice and Gram Location: Bangalore
The cell phone bridges the gap between farmers and technology towards better farming. They will know better when to irrigate, how to maintain their land, and when to harvest.
The phone would inform the farmers on what they need to know, hence making them live a more confident life.
Bibliography for the project • Google search: • Images- • Cell phone images • Cell phone screen shots • Nokia S40 - 5310 model • Topics of Research- • Farmer suicides Excerpts, Rajiv Lochan • Report: Aspen civic engagement • Soil moisture devices • Testing soluble sugar devices • NPKS values for farming • Ultrasonic sweep sound technology *Note: The team is not claiming any ownership solely over the icons used in the user interface.
Team details: UIDC – S – 00181 Honey BajajHuda Jaffer Priyanka Kodikal