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5S is a thinking system in which any individual is made to think
in five different ways, about the workplace. The more different
we look or observe any thing; we understand it, more clearly like
higher the resolution of the imagery more the information
content. Hence more effective decisions are possible; thereby
resulting in the more productive work place. Kaizen introduces
the element of creativity in the 5S thinking system. It keeps the
spirit of the journey towards 5S, alive. It concentrates on new
alternatives, over the existing methodology; to achieve the
desired level of 5S. The understanding of presuppositions of
NLP improves the efficiency of the individual to do more
kaizen. NLP is used in the training with 5S and Kaizen as mind
training tools for Individuals.
5. MANAGERIAL IMPLICATION
The Virtual Community Farming concept is developed to
achieve sustained development in Agriculture sector in India by
establishing link between the ordinary farmer society and elite
scientific community. It may be expected to achieve the
following results.
V Increase the production of value-added food products
v' . Effective and optimal use of local resources
Ÿ Institutionalization of agriculture sector through E-
governance makes the management transparent and simple
Y Effective regional planning can be made using the collected
database
Y Improve the communication between the farmers and
experts
Y New technology can easily reach every farmer effectively
Y Establishment of the system is affordable which involves
installing good processing computer systems only and rest
are concerned only with the public relations.
Y Interests of the small farmers are taken care
Y Improvement in the quality of people giving them self-
confidence and better thinking skills
Y Boost in Agriculture Marketing Sector equally attributing to
the economic growth of the country same as industrial
sector
Y Important lead way to developed nation
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Many more implications can be derived which is hidden in the
concept through practical application of the concept.
6. CONCLUSION
YThe Virtual Community Farming concept implementation
needs the aid of NGOs, Self-Help Association, skilled geo-
information experts and co-operation of central and state
governments for establishing the system.
Y The concept involves the tapping of potential of our
talented farmers in a systematic way to achieve
sustainability in Agriculture in our country.
Y The concept is unique in the Agriculture Sector in India
which tries to integrate the people and process together
effectively using quality tools — NLP, 5S and Kaizen to
achieve the goals.
Y The problems of fragmented lands, mismanagement of water
and human resources, unsustainable regional planning are
attempt to solve effectively and the ordinary farmer society
and elite scientific community are linked through Virtual
Community Farming.
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