State govt launches AGILE platform to digitise agri input licensing
The platform was formally inaugurated by Budithi Rajasekhar, executive officer and special chief secretary (Agriculture & Cooperation), who urged all stakeholders to actively use the system for a more transparent and efficient licensing process.
AGILE is a centralised, paperless, and digital licensing system developed to enable real-time monitoring, streamline applications, and enhance accountability across the state.
Speaking at the launch event, Sri S. Dilli Rao, IAS, Director of Agriculture, explained that AGILE is designed as a single-window digital interface for farmers, dealers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies.
The platform not only simplifies the application and renewal processes but also supports inventory management and supply chain integration. Features like Aadhaar-based authentication, online payments, SMS alerts, and DigiLocker integration make it an efficient and user-friendly tool for both administrators and users. During the event, the first digital fertilizer manufacturing license under AGILE was issued to a woman entrepreneur from Palnadu district, symbolising the platform's commitment to empowering grassroots-level stakeholders.
Senior officials from horticulture, agriculture universities, and Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) were also present at the launch, emphasising the importance of inter-departmental collaboration.
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