Welcome to AGRISNET

Access to information and improved communication is a crucial requirement for sustainable agriculture development. Modern communication technology when applied to conditions in rural areas can help improve communication, increase participation, - information and share knowledge and skills. The challenge is not only to improve the accessibility of communication technology to rural population but also to improve its relevance to local development particularly in the field of agriculture. The Government of Sikkim intends to set up AGRISNET in the State to provide improved services to the farming community through use of ICT. This will not only help farmers to augment their income but also improve the overall capacity of the State. It will aggressively support the knowledge sharing among the farmers as well as among the policy makers and researchers through the database generated as Decision Support System.

"SUCCESS STORY OF FARMERS 2012"

	Inauguration of 2nd International Flower Show 2013 (17-Feb-2013)

	His Excellency the Governor of Sikkim Shri Balmiki Prasad Singh formally inaugurated the 2nd International Flower Show 2013 today at Saramsa Garden, East Sikkim today. His Excellency the Governor along with the Chief Minister and other delegates visited the stalls and the garden which was beautifully decorated with various seasonal flowers after inaugurating the show. The International Flower Show organized by the State Government every fifth year, is an endeavor of the state government to show case floriculture along with the tourism potential of the state. The IFS 2013 has a participation of 9 countries with 12 international stalls, 16 foreign delegates, 7 state governments, 31 private players totaling to 82 stall participating in it with expected visitors of around 2 lacs.