Agriculture ministry to offer 45 services of 17 agencies

The agriculture ministry yesterday launched a digital platform to provide 45 agri-related services of 17 agencies to farmers, businesses, importers and exporters.

People will get agriculture related advice, information on crops, know the process of licensing and registration for various purposes, and information regarding fertilizer and crop protection chemicals from the platform, the ministry said in a press release.

Over 2 crore people in the country involved with agriculture will directly enjoy the benefit from the integrated platform http://service.moa.gov.bd/portal/home, inaugurated by Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.

Agriculture Secretary Wahida Akter and senior officials were present.

To avail any service, a person will get information regarding the process, fees, agencies involved, documents required and time needed to avail the service from the website.

"This will save time and money of service seekers," Razzaque said.

Later, at a meeting on the progress of implementation of projects under the Annual Development Programme, the minister suggested scientists emphasise on research on developing improved varieties of horticultural plants.

"Scientists are still lagging behind in this area. Works in this area are not that much visible," he added.