Krishi Bondhu
Krishi Bondhu is a Bengali-first agri-marketplace that helps farmers and local buyers connect, trade in cash or barter, and post voice-based listings — all with a simple, local-first design.
Description
KrishiBondhu is a Bengali-first, hyper-local agriculture marketplace designed to connect farmers and local buyers directly — without intermediaries. Farmers can list their produce using Bengali voice input, enabling easy transactions through barter or cash. The platform is designed to be simple, accessible, and built for the grassroots.
⚙️ Tech Stack
Frontend
React.js
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Backend
Node.js
Express.js
Voice Recognition
Google Cloud Speech-to-Text (for Bengali voice input)
Database
MongoDB (NoSQL database for scalable and flexible data storage)
Authentication
JWT (JSON Web Tokens for secure login and authentication)
Deployment & DevOps
Heroku (app hosting)
GitHub (version control and collaboration)
🚀 Key Features
Bengali Voice Input
Farmers can post listings by speaking in Bengali, making the app accessible for non-literate or non-technical users.Peer-to-Peer Trade
Direct transactions between farmers and nearby local buyers within a 5–10 km range.Barter Support
Users can trade produce through a barter system in addition to cash-based buying/selling.Anonymous Listings
Users can optionally post listings without account creation, encouraging low-friction participation.Simple UX/UI
Minimalist interface focused on clarity, large tap targets, and intuitive design — optimized for rural and semi-digital users.
Progress During Hackathon
Basic frontend and setup files made