Wednesday, February 18, 2009

e-dairy Extention




GOAL
Improving the productivity of Dairy and Agriculture base activities at village level by facilitating just in time information, on hand appropriate technology application and data required for achieving a justifiable contribution by creating direct service provider and marketing linkages.











STACK HOLDERS


Department of Animal Production &Health
National Livestock Development Board
Veterinary Research Institute
Universities
Private Sector/NGO Service Providers
Private Sector Suppliers
Dairy Farmers



OBJECTIVES


Usage of ICT [mobile phones] at households and within the village in improving their communication gaps.
Additional income for women at house hold level through increased milk yields/increased carving rates for the 1000 dairy farmers targeted.
Youth are to be recognized as important partners of rural development and carrying in new technology application at village level.



IMPLEMENTATION ORGANISATION

Dambadeniya Development Foundation
International Manthan Award Winner 2008 for ICT4D
Funded By
ICTA -Srilanka
Dambadeniya Development Foundation
Coordinated by
Ministry of Livestock Development


e-Dairy Extension Program - Startup Workshop on 19th of February 2009





Dr.Asoka Kodithuwakku - Additional Secretary - Ministry of Livestock Development with Mr Sunil Rodrigo-Senior Manager DDF and Provincial Director North Central Dr.Hrath





Formation of Stack Holder Forum with officials from private and public sector




















Innovation on e-dairy ICT application - Veterinary Surgeons at the workshops finalizing the SMS codes systems






























Dr .Bandara testing the process















Onway forward with relevant SMS code system for all stack holders with common understanding.














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