e-Krishok

e-Krishok is an agricultural extension service designed to deliver information, advisory and market linkage facilities through ICT tools to farmers and agri businesses. It is dynamic process which involves progression from information and advisory service towards developing market linkage, and providing a full range of ICT enabled solutions for extension services.It has been develop by Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development(BIID) which is a private sector initiative providing ICT enable services in various sectors since 2008. Mission:
Empower farmers in realizing and harnessing benefits of ICT to improve livelihoods through increased farm productivity and income growth. Strategies:
- Need based approach (Demand Driven)
- Involve farmers in the process of service development
- Effective communication and service delivery
- Multilevel Partnership and business model

Service delivery:
eKrishok is delivered through multiple channels, designed to ensure wider access and pe*******on. The delivery points of e-Krishok are:
- Mobile Phone (Voice and Text)
- Internet (Web based)
- Network of Extension Officers (Private & Public)
- e-Krishok Members ( Producer and Seller)
- Batighar: Network of Tele-centres
- Network of e-traders (Buyers & Agents)
- BIID Help Desk through visit