Other Policies

Accessibility Statement

We have put in our best efforts to ensure that all information on this portal is accessible to people with disabilities. For example, a user with a visual disability can access this portal using assistive technologies, such as screen readers and screen magnifiers.

We also aim to be standards compliant and follow principles of usability and universal design, which should help all visitors of this portal.

This portal is designed using XHTML 1.0 Transitional to meet Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and also adhere to level A of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 laid down by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Part of the information in the portal is also made available through links to external Websites. External Websites are maintained by the respective departments who are responsible for making these sites accessible.

www.kisansanchar.org the website is working towards making its portal accessible for persons with disabilities, however, currently, Portable Document Format (PDF) files are not accessible. In addition, the information provided in the Hindi language is also not accessible.

If you have any problem or suggestion regarding the accessibility of this portal, please write to us to enable us to respond in a helpful manner. Do let us know the nature of the problem along with your contact information.

Disclaimer

Kisan Sanchar Web Portal (www.kisansanchar.org) is owned by Kisan Sanchar which is a not for profit company is complied with section 8 of Indian Companies Act 2013. It is working non exclusively voluntarily with India Meteorological Department Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India for promoting Panchayat Mausam Sewa. It is not affiliated to any Government Organization/Officials or any other private agencies.

Our aim is to provide to relevant information from various web sources and support to our Farmers. www.kisansanchar.org publishes authentic, useful and free information in Hindi and English.

The www.kisansanchar.org Web Portal is just for the weather information, agro-advisory and knowledge dissemination purpose only, the details about the various schemes of the central and state government is being posted basis on the information available through the government’s official news sources (PTI) and press releases by the state governments including some private news agencies. www.kisansanchar.org is not intended to confuse any of its visitors in any way.

If any individual or company/firm or government agency/body has any issue with the contents on this website, they can contact at [email protected], an appropriate action is sure to be taken within 7 days of receiving the e-mail.

www.kisansanchar.org is also very strict when it comes to the privacy of its visitors. We do not display any contact information of any individual publicly, nor do we share personal information of visitors to anyone at any cost.

This website is just for the information purpose, and, it is not possible for us to reply to each comment/query, neither can we address the complaints regarding any scheme. We request all our visitors to visit the official website of the concerned department / authority for any complaint, query about the scheme / information published on this website.

www.kisansanchar.org also does not take guarantee of accuracy of the information / content published, however continuous efforts are made to collect only the accurate data, verify it from different sources including the official websites and then publish it.

The contents of this service may be used free of charge in any format or media without requiring specific permission. Sanctity of the contents should be maintained.

The source of contents must be acknowledged as http://www.kisansanchar.org in when being reproduced / used as part of another service or publication. Violators of this advice shall be attracting legal action by the Director, www.kisansanchar.org.

“The information produced in www.kisansanchar.org regarding Weather, Agronomic Practices, as received from the different States are uploaded at www.kisansanchar.org portal for information only and shall not be considered as guidance, invitation or persuasion.

Users/visitors have to make their own decisions based on their own independent enquiries, appraisals, judgments, wisdom and risks.

The www.kisansanchar.org shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or cost or any action whatsoever arising out of use or relying on the information produced at www.kisansanchar.org web portal and other related information disseminated at the portal.”

From our website, you can visit other websites by following hyperlinks to such external sites. While we strive to provide only quality links to useful and ethical websites, we have no control over the content and nature of these sites. These links to other websites do not imply a recommendation for all the content found on these sites. Site owners and content may change without notice and may occur before we have the opportunity to remove a link which may have gone ‘bad’.

Please be also aware that when you leave our website, other sites may have different privacy policies and terms which are beyond our control. Please be sure to check the Privacy Policies of these sites as well as their “Terms of Service” before engaging in any business or uploading any information, read this.

Hyperlinking Policy

Introduction

The hyperlinking policy of Kisan Sanchar is designed to ensure that links to and from our website are managed in a way that is beneficial to users and maintains the integrity and reputation of our site. This policy outlines the criteria and procedures for creating and managing hyperlinks.

Linking to Kisan Sanchar

We welcome and encourage other websites to link to www.kisansanchar.org, provided they adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Contextual Relevance: Links should be relevant to the content on the linking site and should benefit users by providing them with additional information or resources.
  • Non-Deceptive: Links must not be used in any way that suggests any form of association, approval, or endorsement by Kisan Sanchar, unless specific permission has been granted.
  • Integrity of Content: Links should lead directly to the official Kisan Sanchar website without framing, replicating, or altering the original content.
  • Legality: Websites linking to Kisan Sanchar must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and must not contain content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringing on intellectual property rights.
  • Requesting Permission to Link : While we generally do not require permission for linking to our website, we appreciate being informed of such intentions. If you would like to inform us about linking to our site, please contact us at [email protected].

Linking from Kisan Sanchar

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by Kisan Sanchar. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. Kisan Sanchar does not endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content or accuracy. When following a link to an external site, users should review that site’s terms of use and privacy policies.

Criteria for External Links

Kisan Sanchar links to external websites based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance: The linked content must be relevant to our mission, goals, and the interests of our users.
  • Credibility: We link to reputable sites that provide high-quality, accurate, and reliable information.
  • Non-Commercial Nature: Links should not lead to purely commercial sites unless they offer substantial and relevant information or services that benefit our users.
  • Removal of Links : If you find any link on our website or any linked website objectionable for any reason, you may contact us about it. We will consider requests to remove links but are not obligated to do so or to respond directly.

Changes to This Policy

Kisan Sanchar reserves the right to modify this hyperlinking policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.

Terms and Conditions to use website

Introduction

Welcome to www.kisansanchar.org. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Use of Website

  1. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our website. By using this site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with us.
  2. Permitted Use: You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the site.
  3. Prohibited Use: You may not use the site for any unlawful purpose or for any purpose prohibited by these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to:
    • Engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the website.
    • Using the site to transmit any harmful or disruptive code, including viruses and malware.
    • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks.

Content and Intellectual Property

  1. Ownership: All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Kisan Sanchar or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
  2. License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  3. Restrictions: You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any of the content on this website without prior written consent from Kisan Sanchar.

User Contributions

  1. Responsibility: If you submit any content to our website, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your contributions do not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
  2. Rights Granted: By submitting content to our website, you grant Kisan Sanchar a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  1. No Warranty: The information on this website is provided on an “as is” basis. Kisan Sanchar makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information contained on the website.
  2. Limitation of Liability: Kisan Sanchar will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this website.

Links to Third-Party Websites

  1. External Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not controlled or operated by Kisan Sanchar. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content or practices of these third-party sites.
  2. Risk: Accessing linked third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any site you visit.

Privacy Policy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our site, you consent to our use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Changes to Terms and Conditions

Kisan Sanchar reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website after such changes have been posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in SAS Nagar Mohali Punjab, India.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding our hyperlinking policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-9992220655