As part of the State Karshika Mela 2007, Gandhiji Study Centre at Thodupuzha in Idukki District of Kerala conducted a seminar on Information Technology in Agricultural Production and Marketing under the chairmanship of Hon’ble M.P Sh. K. Francis George. MLA Sh. P.J. Joseph inaugurated the seminar in presence of Chief Guest for the programme Sh. M.Moni, Deputy Director General, NIC. Smt.M.Kasthoori, NIC Kerala also participated in the programme in addition to DIO & DIA Idukki. In his presidential address Sh.K.Francis George M.P. emphasized the need of bringing Information Technology for the benefits of the farmers. He also appreciated NICs services in the District. In his address, Sh.M.Moni, DDG (NIC) briefed the participants about the various ICT schemes being run and envisaged for the development of Rural India. He also demonstrated popular Portals developed by NIC such as AGMARKNET, AGRISNET and SeedNet. The farmers were delighted to experience the benefits of Internet in such a novel way.