Lenovo’s smarter technology is transforming millet farming in India’s Kanthalloor
In the scenic Kanthalloor village in Kerala, surrounded by the foggy Western Ghats, a remarkable change is happening in its agricultural landscape. This change is driven by technology, with the recent inauguration of the Lenovo Digital Center for Kanthalloor Millets – a state-of-the-art technological hub – that promises to transform the lives of the farming community like never before. Kanthalloor has a rich history of millet cultivation, with 18 varieties of millet grown here.
However, due to climate change and limited market access, these have reduced to just two. To restore millet farming practices in this isolated community, Lenovo’s smarter technology is crucial in improving accessibility, raising awareness about the benefits of millet farming, and enhancing local farming knowledge and best practices. Market linkages are vital to make the millet food system profitable and sustainable.
The ‘Lenovo Digital Center for Kanthalloor Millets’ aims to provide farmers with essential information and best practices in millet farming. The digital center setup includes a wide range of devices by Lenovo such as ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Yoga laptops, Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 desktop PC Motorola Edge phones, and tablets, with access to solutions and services like Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service and cloud solutions that will address the challenge of bridging the digital divide. Lenovo’s digital center is an example of tech for good. It enables farmers to improve millet cultivation, promotes the nutritious “Sree Anna” grains, as called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoring its Carnatic origin, and revitalizes its production, making it scalable and sustainable.
As the digital divide gradually narrows in Kanthalloor, the impact of this technological intervention goes beyond the boundaries of the village. It signifies a wider movement towards sustainable agriculture, connecting rural communities and equipping them with the digital tools necessary to succeed in the modern world. The setup of the digital center was the first step, followed by induction and training sessions for the farmers, led by volunteers. They were introduced to the digital world of information that catered to their own curiosity about the farming practices such as bio-fertilizers required, climatic conditions favorable, and the best methods to employ for higher yields.
They will soon be equipped with Motorola Edge mobile phones which enables them to stay in constant communication with the volunteers, who will be passing on real-time information. The success story of the Lenovo Digital Center for Millets stands as a powerful testament to the extraordinary power of technology and its capacity to revolutionize farming practices. Through the amazing Work For Humankind initiative, Lenovo has not only triggered a transformative shift in the lives of farmers but has also set an exceptional example for technology-driven solutions in tackling societal challenges head-on.
However, due to climate change and limited market access, these have reduced to just two. To restore millet farming practices in this isolated community, Lenovo’s smarter technology is crucial in improving accessibility, raising awareness about the benefits of millet farming, and enhancing local farming knowledge and best practices. Market linkages are vital to make the millet food system profitable and sustainable.
The ‘Lenovo Digital Center for Kanthalloor Millets’ aims to provide farmers with essential information and best practices in millet farming. The digital center setup includes a wide range of devices by Lenovo such as ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Yoga laptops, Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 desktop PC Motorola Edge phones, and tablets, with access to solutions and services like Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service and cloud solutions that will address the challenge of bridging the digital divide. Lenovo’s digital center is an example of tech for good. It enables farmers to improve millet cultivation, promotes the nutritious “Sree Anna” grains, as called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoring its Carnatic origin, and revitalizes its production, making it scalable and sustainable.
As the digital divide gradually narrows in Kanthalloor, the impact of this technological intervention goes beyond the boundaries of the village. It signifies a wider movement towards sustainable agriculture, connecting rural communities and equipping them with the digital tools necessary to succeed in the modern world. The setup of the digital center was the first step, followed by induction and training sessions for the farmers, led by volunteers. They were introduced to the digital world of information that catered to their own curiosity about the farming practices such as bio-fertilizers required, climatic conditions favorable, and the best methods to employ for higher yields.
They will soon be equipped with Motorola Edge mobile phones which enables them to stay in constant communication with the volunteers, who will be passing on real-time information. The success story of the Lenovo Digital Center for Millets stands as a powerful testament to the extraordinary power of technology and its capacity to revolutionize farming practices. Through the amazing Work For Humankind initiative, Lenovo has not only triggered a transformative shift in the lives of farmers but has also set an exceptional example for technology-driven solutions in tackling societal challenges head-on.
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