Ashutosh Mishra, CoFounder, Agribid (Photo Credit: File photo)
New Delhi:
Agribid, a pioneering digital platform in agricultural trade, is spearheading a transformative collaboration with the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) to empower farmers across India. In an exclusive conversation with Ashutosh Mishra, Co-Founder of Agribid, delve into their shared mission to revolutionize agricultural commerce and uplift farming communities.
Q1) Could you provide an overview of Agribid and its objectives?
Ans. Agribid is a digital platform aimed at revolutionizing agricultural trade in India. Its primary objective is to connect farmers directly with buyers, reducing middlemen and ensuring fair prices for agricultural produce. The platform leverages technology to streamline the buying and selling process, providing transparency and efficiency in agricultural trade.
Q2) How is Agribid associated with NCCF (National Cooperative Consumers' Federation)?
Ans. Agribid collaborates with NCCF to further its mission of supporting farmers in India. NCCF, as a cooperative federation, works to empower farmers and consumers alike by facilitating fair trade practices and ensuring the availability of quality products at reasonable prices. The association between Agribid and NCCF strengthens the reach and impact of both organizations in the agricultural sector.
Q 3) What are the main initiatives or collaborations between Agribid and NCCF?
Ans.The main initiatives between Agribid and NCCF include:
Q4) How does this collaboration benefit farmers in India?
Ans. This collaboration benefits farmers by:
Q5) Could you elaborate on specific projects or programs aimed at supporting farmers through this partnership?
Ans. Specific projects or programs include:
Recently we have done comprehensive program to educate PACS on the P.M anna bhandaran yojna, which is supposed to be the largest grain storage scheme in the world.
Q6) In what ways does Agribid contribute to improving farmers' livelihoods and market access?
Ans. Agribid contributes to improving farmers' livelihoods and market access by:
Q7) How does Agribid ensure fair pricing for farmers' produce?
Ans. Agribid ensures fair pricing for farmers' produce by:
Q8) What are the challenges faced by Agribid and NCCF in their efforts to support farmers, and how do you address them?
Ans.Challenges may include:
Q9) Can you share any success stories or notable impacts achieved through the collaboration between Agribid and NCCF?
Ans. Success stories may include instances where farmers have experienced significant income gains by selling their produce through digital platform, or cases where NCCF has successfully facilitated procured through PACS and made Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) to farmers, leading to improved livelihoods and economic empowerment for farmers.
Q10) Looking ahead, what are the future plans or goals for Agribid in its partnership with NCCF and in supporting farmers in India?
Ans. Future plans may include: