Jammu, January 24,2026- With smartphone penetration among farmers in Jammu & Kashmir surpassing 70% in 2023, the J&K Administration launched a pioneering initiative, Daksh Kisan, to transform mobile devices from mere communication tools into digital classrooms for farmers. The platform, a first-of-its-kind Learning Management System (LMS) in India, focuses on upgrading the skills and knowledge of farmers across agriculture and allied sectors.
Developed by the Agriculture Production Department in collaboration with SKUAST-Jammu and SKUAST-Kashmir, Daksh Kisan offers 171 structured courses, including 97 in agriculture, 28 in horticulture, and 46 in livestock. Cross-sectoral courses cover integrated pest management, post-harvest practices, value addition, agribusiness development, and farm economics.
The platform is tailored to agro-climatic zones, ensuring courses are locally relevant, and offers multi-lingual content in Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, and Urdu, enabling farmers from diverse linguistic backgrounds to participate confidently.
Each course features modular video lectures, practical demonstrations, assessments, and digital interaction with faculty members, effectively creating an on-demand mentorship ecosystem. Business and financial planning modules encourage farmers to adopt enterprise-driven practices, promoting entrepreneurship and economic sustainability.
Within just two years, Daksh Kisan has seen remarkable adoption:
- 3.47 lakh farmers registered
- 2.59 lakh farmers enrolled in courses
- 4.15 lakh total course enrolments
- 2.98 lakh courses completed
- 2.11 lakh farmers successfully passing assessments
The platform’s impact extends beyond J&K, with faculty, agri-preneurs, and farmers from Lucknow, Kerala, Rajasthan, and other regions enrolling and completing courses, highlighting its academic credibility and scalability.
Officials emphasize that Daksh Kisan complements traditional agricultural extension methods by providing round-the-clock, structured digital education. Amid challenges like climate change, market volatility, and rising input costs, the platform equips farmers with improved techniques and confidence in decision-making, reinforcing evidence-based practices on the field.
With new courses under development and growing interest nationwide, Daksh Kisan is set to become a model for digital agricultural education in India, demonstrating how technology, inclusivity, and local relevance can transform learning and livelihoods in the farming community.
