Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Launches NE-RACE App to Help North-East Farmers
Union Minister for the Development of the North East Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, launched the North East Region Agri Commodity E-Connect (NERACE) app on Friday. This app is designed to benefit farmers in the North-East region of India by supporting agricultural and horticultural products such as spices, fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals, and minor forest products.
The NERACE app aims to position the North-East as a hub for high-value horticultural products in the international market. Scindia shared on social media, “Digital India for North-East farmers! Delighted to launch NE-RACE App – an online global platform for North East Farmers, which will play a pivotal role in positioning the Northeast as a hub of high-value horticultural products. It will make the farmers of the region not just the producers but also as a reliable partner in the international agri value chain.”
Scindia also met with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to discuss future plans for making Meghalaya more prosperous. Their discussion focused on creating a developed Northeast, a vision under PM Modi’s Vikshit Bharat resolution. Scindia wrote, “Today with CM Shri @SangmaConrad Ji held a productive meeting with officials of Meghalaya govt, @NEC_GoI And @MDoNER. Together we strategised on key areas of work and future plans. With a focus on ‘Technology, Environment and Tourism’ we strive to strengthen regional connectivity, build robust infrastructure, maximise Meghalaya’s competitive & comparative advantages and drive Meghalaya to a more prosperous era of growth. #ViksitPurvottar.”
Earlier in the week, Scindia held a review meeting to discuss the 100-day action plan of the Department of Posts. Under his leadership, the Department aims to transform service delivery and enhance efficiency through key initiatives. The Department of Posts will organize 5,000 Dak Chaupals across the country in 100 days to bring essential government and citizen-centric services directly to rural areas, improving accessibility and convenience. The Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra Scheme will support small-scale exporters by providing services such as documentation assistance, market information, bar-coded label printing, and paperless customs clearance.