What is in news : Web version of e-GOPALA application was launched recently

Details :

• Developed by National Dairy Development Board
• Aid dairy farmers
• Launched in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of ‘Digital India’

About E-GOPALA

• Comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal, directly used by farmers
• Will help farmers to manage their livestock including buying and selling of disease-free germplasm like semen, embryos, etc.
• Inform regarding the availability of quality breeding services as well as guide farmers on animal nutrition & treatment of animals with the help of appropriate Ayurvedic ethno veterinary medicine.
• Send alert regarding due date for vaccination, pregnancy diagnosis & calving and provide information to farmers about government schemes.
• Facilitate real time checking of coverage and progress of several projects and government schemes

MAHITI FOR PRELIMS

Digital India Mission

• Launched in 2015
• Has been enabled for several Government schemes like Make in India, BharatNet, Startup India and Standup India etc
• Was launched with the objective of preparing India for a knowledge future and making technology central to enable change
• Works in the areas of:
  • Providing Digital infrastructure as Utility to Every Citizen.
  • Providing Governance and services on demand.
  • Digital empowerment of every citizen.