New Delhi, July 28 - The government has developed over 75 portals dedicated to the farm sector in a bid to make farmers aware of developments in technology and connect them better to the market, it said here Tuesday.

'For agricultural growth, it is very important to equip farmers with the latest technology. Mobile technology can bring about the much-needed interface with farmers,' said Sanjeev Gupta, joint secretary in the department of agriculture and cooperation.

The department has developed over 75 agriculture information portals and applications under its e-agro drive, Gupta said at a seminar titled 'E-nabled Development: E-Agriculture in India's Current Progress Canvas', organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

'We are also attempting to bring information and communication technology (ICT) to the farmers community through various projects,' he added.