It has been recently announced that NEC and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are to begin studies in support of "smart village" development in agricultural areas of India. The study seeks to improve living conditions for the most needy residents of rural areas as part of the JICA's "BOP Business Feasibility Study Assistance."
Activities include the introduction of hydroponic agricultural practices to communities in a number of areas, such as the Maharashtra and Karnataka states, as well as testing of pesticide-free vegetable production.
Additionally, NEC’s energy management systems (EMS) will help stabilize power supplies needed for operating hydroponic equipment by managing the electrical power from power supply and residential power generators. Moreover, a partnership with the College of Agriculture, Pune will enable students to gain production management experience through on-the-job training with hydroponic technologies.
