Khedut.com Website

Welcome to the Khedut website project! This website aims to connect farmers directly with consumers and businesses, eliminating middlemen and improving the efficiency of agricultural. The project includes main features such as a chatbot, direct buying, and direct selling functionalities and many more.

Live Link & YouTube Video

• Live Link: Khedut.com
• YouTube Video: Khedut.com - a problem solving website

Project Setup

Follow the steps below to set up the project locally.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)
• MongoDB

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/urmilgadhiya18/khedut.com.git
cd khedut.com

Backend Setup

1. Install Backend Dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

2. Create a .env File:

   Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following environment variables:

   PORT=3000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string

3. Start the Backend Server:

   node app.js

   The backend server should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

Key Features

• Khedut Saathi (Chatbot): An interactive chatbot to assist users with their queries and guide them for their doubt regarding agriculture.
• Buy: Allows consumers or businesses to purchase directly from farmers, bypassing intermediaries.
• Sell: Enables farmers to sell their products directly to the market without middlemen.

How We Are Solving the Problem

Our application addresses the following issues:

• Eliminating Middlemen: By allowing direct transactions between farmers and buyers, we reduce costs and ensure fair prices.
• Improving Accessibility: The chatbot and user-friendly interface make it easier for both farmers and buyers to navigate the platform and engage in transactions.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you have any issues or suggestions, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Contributors

• Krish Gangajaliya
• Kartik Dumadiya
• Urmil Gadhiya