17th April 2025, Cuttack
ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, in collaboration with ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Umiam, Meghalaya, hosted a workshop titled “Collaboration Meeting for Strengthening Rural Agri-Business Incubation Initiatives in the Northeast Region”. The event aimed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional collaboration in agri-business across Northeast India.
Dr. Amulya Mohanty, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Umiam, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Dr. M.J. Baig, Director, ICAR-CRRI, chaired the session.
Participants included representatives from key institutions such as ICAR- Central Horticultural Experiment Station RC, ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute RC, ICAR- Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, ILS, AIC Nalanda, CSIR-IIMT, and several startups incubated under VIKAS R-ABI. The event focused on building a robust and region-specific agri-business incubation ecosystem.
Dr. Mohanty highlighted opportunities for commercializing Northeast India’s unique agri-products like Churpi, Black Turmeric, Black Ginger, Sohiong, Orchid, and Blood Fruit.
Dr. Baig urged startups to actively shape the ecosystem through localized innovations.
The interactive session saw enthusiastic participation from startups and incubators, sharing ideas for collaboration and market-specific solutions. Innovative products developed under VIKAS R-ABI—including BSF-based feed, Cowbit cattle monitoring device, dry fish mixes, and vacuum-fried vegetable chips—were spotlighted for their potential in the Northeastern market.
(Source: ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack)
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