Krishi Setu: A Transparent Digital Platform Empowering Farmers

Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, but farmers still face many problems.Prices of food and essentials keep rising.In 2024, food inflation reached 8.4%, and rural inflation stayed near 7%.Yet, farmers earn less than 40% of what consumers pay.Middlemen control mandis and decide the prices.There is no strong system to check their actions.Most farmers also lack digital knowledge and are unaware of complex platforms like eNAM.To solve these problems, we propose Krishi Setu, a simple and transparent digital platform.It connects farmers, buyers, and the government directly.Farmers can list their crops and sell through verified tenders.Buyers bid under government supervision to keep prices fair.The platform uses a safe wallet system where payment is released only after the product is delivered.Farmers can also rent their equipment to earn extra income.The system makes every step clear and honest.It helps the government track sales and payments.Krishi Setu aims to stop middlemen exploitation, increase farmer income, and give consumers fair prices.It is a step towards a transparent and sustainable agriculture system for India.