(a) whether the Digital India Corporation (DIC) has established an Interactive Information Dissemination System (IIDS) platform in Andhra Pradesh as a pilot State; and
(b) if so, the details of the benefits given to farmers in the State of Andhra Pradesh through this IIDS platform till date?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICUTLRURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) Yes Sir, the Interactive Information Dissemination System (IIDS) was launched as Annapurna Krishi Prasaar Seva (AKPS) in 2013 as a pilot in Andhra Pradesh.
(b) Through this system, need based advisories are provided in the area of agriculure, horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries to registered farmers through Toll Free IVRS and SMS (Text and Voice Message).
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