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Weather Forecast, Now Via IVRS!
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Handygo partners with the Indian Meteorological department to provide meteorological information through IVRS and GPRS in the rural sectors.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009:
Handygo Ltd, a wireless solution provider in mobile and value added services, is sharing weather forecast with the farmers. The company is providing meteorological information through interactive voice response system (IVRS) and GPRS in the rural sectors. This will empower the farmers to have information along with weather forecast, an advice on agricultural inputs on various kinds of crops prepared by agricultural experts, on their mobile phones.
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After signing a memorandum with the Indian Meteorological Department, Handygo has researched and gathered information about the various regions, its locale and its agriculture. Agricultural scientists at Handygo process the technical data into information which is accessible and understandable by rural farmer, the company explains.
The information is updated twice on a weekly basis. Information on selection of crops and their varieties, proper sowing time, pest and disease control, choosing optimum time and dose of fertiliser, post harvesting advice, irrigation management and other weather-based farm decision making is also a part of their service.
Praveen Rajpal, chief executive officer, Handygo Pvt Ltd, said, "Our vision is to expand our services in every region and every district. With the technical content support by IMD, which has strong back up given by state agricultural universities and ICAR institutions, we tailor the services and reach every farmer's doorsteps."
"Our association with Handygo is vital and their contribution in rural sector is overwhelming. We are proud to have such associates in the wireless markets. Also it is a good example of PPP (public private partnership) to render service for rural India," added Dr L.S. Rathore, head, Agromet and additional director general of meteorology from IMD.
After launching its service in 21 districts of Punjab and 20 districts of Haryana, Handygo is now expanding its services all across India with Andhra Pradesh as its major focus where it is covering 23 districts. The company is also expanding its focus in Gujarat, West Bengal and Maharashtra.
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