Purpose of e-pashuhaat
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding ‘e-pashuhaat’ Web Portal?
1) It provides 3 options – Live Animals, Frozen Semen and Embryos.
2) It will establish links between “farmer to farmer” and “farmer to Institutes”.- Published on 28 Nov 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
It will connect farmers with breeders - Central, State, Co-operative, Milk Federations, and private agencies.
It will provide real time authentic certified information on availability of germplasm.
It provides 3 options in Germplasm marketplace – Live Animals, Frozen Semen and Embryos.
Targeted Outcomes For Farmers :
1. One stop portal for bovine breeders, sellers and buyers
2. Creating Farm Network
3. Making Farmers exchange local knowledge and resources
4. Availability of disease free germplasm with known genetic merit
5. Minimizes the involvement of middlemen
6. Increase in farmers’ incomes
