Author(s): Pooja Aditya, Monika Paikra, Abhishek Shriwas, DP Singh and Sapna Bhardwaj

Abstract: This study evaluates the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in horticultural development, with a particular focus on e-governance initiatives in the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh. Conducted in 2025 across five administrative blocks, the field survey aimed to identify major barriers to effective ICT implementation. Nine key constraints were examined, including limited resources, computer illiteracy, low public awareness, language barriers, resistance to change, inadequate trained personnel, equipment storage challenges, complexity of use, and gender-related issues. Data reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha, and factor analysis was utilized to explore variations in respondents’ perceptions. To classify ICT-related challenges, three machine learning models J48, CART, and Random Forest were employed and compared. Model performance was evaluated through sensitivity, accuracy, specificity, and F1 score. Results indicate that the Random Forest model delivered the highest performance, offering the most reliable classification of policy implementation challenges. The findings underscore significant gaps in ICT adoption and provide actionable insights for policymakers to enhance e-governance strategies supporting horticultural development in the region.

DOI: 10.22271/maths.2025.v10.i9Sa.2163

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