The IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd has launched a green SIM card for farmers (IKSL). IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative) and AIRTEL have partnered to form IKSL. IKSL empowers rural farmers by providing voice-based agricultural information in regional languages. In 2008, this service was launched. Subscribers receive 5 recorded voice messages. everyday. Each voice message is of one minute duration. These messages are in regional languages, covering various fields like Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Horticulture, Insurance, Government policies and schemes, Mandi prices, weather forecast, Sericulture, Pisciculture, Crop Loans, Plant protection, Health etc.
What is green sim card for farmers ?
