Project Description

Developed a robust, bilingual, and user-centric WordPress portal for The Maharashtra State Co-operative Cotton Growers Marketing Federation Limited (MAHACOT). The project’s primary goal was to create a centralized platform for disseminating vital information to cotton growers across the state. Key features included integrating a real-time market price display for cotton and related commodities, a secure area for publishing official procurement circulars and schedules, and a farmer grievance redressal mechanism. Focused heavily on data security and accessibility to ensure compliance with government standards and provide reliable service to the agricultural community. The site was optimized for mobile access, recognizing the primary way farmers access digital information.

Key Features

• Bilingual Content Support (English and Marathi/Regional Language)

• Real-time Cotton Market Price Dashboard

• Farmer Information System (FIS) Integration

• Document Management System (DMS) for government circulars

• Grievance and Contact Forms for farmer support

• Optimized for Mobile Access (mobile-first design)

Technologies Used

WordPress, PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Third-Party API Integration (for market data), Security Protocol Implementation

Outcome

Successfully launched a transparent and highly functional digital platform, significantly improving communication between the Federation and cotton growers. The new portal enhanced information access, boosted trust, and streamlined the process of disseminating critical agricultural market and scheme data.