Information technology (IT) plays a very significant role in achieving sustainable development and food security. Government can predict areas of food insecurity and vulnerability using appropriate information and software tools so that action can be taken to prevent or reduce the livelihood of an emergency.
It also has positive impact on the agriculture sector as it can disseminate information regarding emerging technologies and its application, price, weather, and soil conditions for growing different crops, etc., Though It is by itself, no catalyst of change but it can act as a tool for releasing the creative potential and knowledge embedded in the society.
It also has potential of employment generation in rural areas. Thus, it can be said that it plays a vital role in assuring food security and sustainable development in India.
