Sensitization Programme on “Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture for Students of MPUAT, Udaipur” organized

27th January, 2022, Hyderabad

The a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad organized a Sensitization Programme on “Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture for the Students of Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur” to encourage them towards Entrepreneurship today.

Inaugurating the Programme, the Chief Guest, Dr. N.S. Rathore, Vice-Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan stressed on the need for a self-sustained economy through Entrepreneurship. The need for market intelligence for the students before venturing into any Entrepreneurship was also emphasized by Dr. Rathore.

Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad highlighted various benefits of taking Entrepreneurship as a profession, viz., more income and employment, increased exports revenue, less wastage of food and food by-products and the better livelihood sustenance for being an Entrepreneur, etc.

Dr. G. Venkateshwarlu, Joint Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad urged the students for taking the advantage of the several national initiatives of the Government of India under the Start-Up ecosystem.

Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Dr. S.S. Sisodiya, Professor & Head, Department of Extension Education, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur outlined the need and importance of Entrepreneurship.

Dr. N.A. Vijay Avinashilingam, Additional C.E.O., a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad accentuated on the need for developing a vibrant Start-Up Ecosystem in the country.  The importance of a-IDEA in incubating the Start-Ups in Agri-Ecosystem was also highlighted by Dr. Avinashilingam.

Dr. Radhakrishna P.M., C.E.O., Chemlife Innovation & an Entrepreneur in Safer Food Additives supported by a-IDEA also shared his experiences of turning his idea into a successful Start-Up during the occasion.

The Sensitization Programme organized as a part of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 Years of India’s Independence registered participation by about 441 Students of MPUAT, Udaipur.

(Source: ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad)