MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641047776 A) filed by Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on April 15, for 'digital platform for direct farmer to market vegetable sale.'
Inventor(s) include G. Durgaveni; P. Animuthu Abishek; and V. Alex.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The Digital Platform for Direct Farmer-to-Market Vegetable Sale is an innovative web-based system designed to improve the efficiency and transparency of agricultural trade by connecting farmers directly with consumers. This patent brief outlines the key features, functionalities, and potential applications of the platform, highlighting its contribution to enhancing the agricultural supply chain. Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy, yet farmers often face challenges due to the involvement of intermediaries, price fluctuations, and lack of direct market access. This abstract introduces a novel solution, the Digital Platform for Direct Farmer-to-Market Vegetable Sale, designed to eliminate middlemen and ensure fair pricing for both farmers and consumers."
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