Information Technology (IT) has revolutionised many sectors in the Indian economy. It has wide prospects which will help in achieving sustainable development and food securities. The role IT plays in rural sector is as follows:

•Application of appropriate software tools helps the Government in information that predicts areas of food insecurity and vulnerability. This way action can be taken to prevent or reduce likelihood of an emergency.

•IT disseminated information regarding emerging technologies and its applications, prices, weather, soil conditions in different parts of the country, etc. which has a positive impact on the growth of the agricultural sector.

•It has potential to generate employment in rural areas.

•It can act as a tool to bring out the creative potential and knowledge of the people.

The Government of India is supporting development of IT for sustainable growth of the agricultural sector.