E- Agriculture and Rural Transformation: Pathways to Sustainable Development in India

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Dewanand Janardhan Goradwar (Sharadchandra Pawar Arts & Commerce College Alandi, Pune, Maharashtra)

Rural development remains a crucial driver for India’s economic advancement, as approximately 70% of the Indian population resides in rural areas, primarily dependent on agriculture for livelihood (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, 2023). With the advance of digital technology, E-Agriculture has emerged as a transformative approach to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in agriculture offers pathways to empower farmers, improve market access, and enhance agricultural practices (FAO, 2019). The study analyzes the awareness and utilization of e-agriculture techniques among farmers in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, considering demographic factors such as age, gender, and education. Based on a purposive survey, this paper provides empirical insights into the current status and potential of e-agriculture in rural India.