TITLE PAGE SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2024 Problem Statement ID - 1640 Problem Statement Title - Assured Contract Farming System for Stable Market Access Theme - Agriculture, FoodTech & Rural Development PS Category - Software Team ID – IOE17 Team Name (Registered on Portal) - EcoMinds
IDEA TITLE Proposed Solution(Describe your Idea/Solution/Prototype):- Detailed Explanation of the Proposed Solution : An online platform that connects farmers and buyers to facilitate contract farming agreements, ensuring income stability and reducing market risks. The platform offers tools for secure contracts, price negotiation , and payment processing . How It Addresses the Problem : 1. Guaranteed Market Access: Farmers get secure, pre-agreed contracts with buyers, ensuring stable income. 2. Fair Pricing: Real-time market data and negotiation tools ensure fair pricing for both parties. Innovation and Uniqueness of the Solution: 1. Direct Farmer-Buyer Connection: Eliminates middlemen, allowing direct interactions and negotiations and providing Help Desk/ Customer Support in case of inconveniences. 2. Efficient Contract Management: Customisable template for contracts, verified by E-signature . 2 IOE17 ECOMINDS
TECHNICAL APPROACH Technologies to be Used: 1. Programming Languages: - Frontend: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, React.js Backend: Node.js 2. Frameworks and Libraries: Frontend: React.js Backend: Express.js (Node.js) 3. Database Management : - PostgreSQL and MongoDB Methodology and Process for Implementation: 3 IOE17 ECOMINDS
FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY Analysis of the Feasibility of the Idea: 1. Technology Stack: The proposed technologies (React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL) are mature and widely used, ensuring stability and support . 2. User Adoption: High potential adoption among farmers and buyers due to the growing use of digital platforms in agriculture. Potential Challenges and Risks: 1. User Adoption: Farmers, especially in rural areas, may have limited tech skills or access to the internet. 2. Market Competition: Competition with existing agricultural marketplaces and platforms, causing d ifficulty in gaining market share and user trust . Strategies for Overcoming these Challenges: 1. Training & Support: Provide easy-to-understand tutorials and on-ground support for farmers. 2. User Trust: V erification and validation through authorised government services like DigiLocker . 4 IOE17 ECOMINDS
IMPACT AND BENEFITS Potential Impact on the Target Audience: 1. Income Stability for Farmers: Farmers gain a guaranteed market for their produce by securing contracts with buyers, reducing income volatility and improving financial stability. 2. Consistent Supply for Buyers: Buyers benefit from a reliable source of produce , allowing them to plan their inventory and production more effectively. 3. Economic Growth: Stable incomes for farmers can boost local economies , as farmers are likely to spend more in their communities. Benefits of the Solution: 1. Enhanced Livelihoods: By providing financial stability and access to new markets, the platform improves the livelihoods of farmers , which can lead to better living conditions and reduced poverty . 2. Market Efficiency: The platform facilitates more efficient transactions , reducing the need for intermediaries and lowering transaction costs . 5 IOE17 ECOMINDS
RESEARCH AND REFERENCES Details/ Links of the Reference and Research Work: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: https://agriwelfare.gov.in/ National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD): https://www.nabard.org/ https://www.niti.gov.in/ https://www.fao.org/uploads/media/Contract-Farming-Introduction.pdf https://www.nabard.org/demo/auth/writereaddata/File/OC%2042.pdf https://www.fao.org/in-action/contract-farming/en/ AgriBazaar : https://www.agribazaar.com/ 6 IOE17 ECOMINDS