Jharkhand Becomes First State in India to Distribute Seed to Farmers via Blockchain Tech

Jharkhand Becomes First State in India to Distribute Seed to Farmers via Blockchain Tech

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Category : State Published on: August 23 2022

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  • Jharkhand has become the first state in the country to deploy a production grade blockchain-based seed distribution programme by implementing the blockchain solution.
  • The state government incorporated the benefits of the latest technology to create a systematic structure that enables transparency in agricultural schemes such as the seed exchange program.
  • Jharkhand government, in collaboration with tech company Settlemint, has launched a blockchain-based distribution platform for the farmers of the state.
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