Digital Dera "ڈیجییٹل ڈیرہ" is an initiative to digitalize the agriculture sector in remote fertile lands of South Punjab by providing a community internet network to local farmers.[1][2][3][4][5] It was established with the collaboration of Agriculture Republic, Internet Society,[6] Accountability Lab, PTCL, and Hayat Farms in remote agricultural land of Chak No. 26/SP, District Pakpattan.[7][8][9] It aims to provide free internet connectivity for better access to digital agricultural resources. The future goal is to introduce agriculture-based smart villages through IoT integration.[10][11]
| Digital Dera | |
|---|---|
 The establishment of Digital Dera in 26/SP, Pakpattan | |
| Mission statement | Only a prosperous farmer can ensure good food for the nation "خوشحال کسان خوش خوراک پاکستان" |
| Commercial? | No |
| Type of project | Free internet and open digital services for all farmers |
| Location | Hayat Farms, Chak No. 26/SP, Pakpattan, Punjab |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Key people | Aamer Hayat Bhandara, Fouad Riaz Bajwa |
| Status | Active |
Background
editA group of progressive agricultural entrepreneurs from South Punjab who previously founded "Agriculture Republic", an Agriculture Think Tank, decided to start Digital Dera with NGOs' help and the support of Director General Agriculture (Punjab Agriculture Department). It is part of the "Digital Agriculture Community Network Project", targeting more than 1500 farmers in the rural belt of South Punjab.[12][13][14][15][16]
Digital Hujra
edit"Digital Hujra" is another initiative to serve same purposes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as "Digital Dera" is serving in Punjab province. Digital Hujra center is established in University of Malakand, Chakdara, Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Experts in the center will provide necessary assistance to the surrounding villages such as Ramora, Ali Mast, Gul Muqam, Darbar and Sehsada in Adenzai Tehsil.[17][18][19]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Luqman, Muhammad (2021-10-05). "Digital dera in Pakpattan to help farmers with crop data". Samaa TV. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ Saeed, Faisal (2021-10-06). "Pakistan's first 'Digital Dera' established in Pakpattan to facilitate farmers". pk.mashable.com. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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- ^ Haq, Naveed (2021-11-09). "Community Networks 9 November 2021 Dera Brings the Internet to Farmers in Pakistan, Narrowing the Rural-Urban Divide". Internet Society. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Pakistan Launches Digital Initiative to Empower Farmers". International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Shabbir, Saima (2021-10-11). "Agritech entrepreneurs set up 'digital dera' in heart of Pakistan's remote farming belt". Arab News. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "'Digital Dera' – internet powered village to facilitate farmers". DAWN. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "Country's first 'Digital Dera' established in Pakpattan". Business Recorder. 2021-10-05.
- ^ Arshad, Muhamad (2021-10-06). "Pakistan's first "Digital Dera" established in Pakpattan". economy.pk. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
- ^ "15,000 farmers to be provided digital farming practices training". The Nation. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ Jamal, Sana (2021-10-06). "Pakistan launches digital initiative to empower farmers". Gulf News. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ Mehmood, Asif (2021-10-16). "'Digital dera' opened for farmers". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
- ^ Aslam, Usman (2021-10-13). "Agritech entrepreneurs aim to empower farmers through 'Digital Dera' platform". techjuice.pk. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
- ^ "Agritech Entrepreneurs Aim to Empower Farmers through 'Digital Dera' Platform". Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Digital Hujra inaugurated in Malakand". Daily Lead Pakistan. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ^ Fisher, Hannah (2022-06-07). "Community Networks: Connecting the unconnected". BBC. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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