ICAR-NRCG organises PRAYAS: An Agri Start-up conclave

ICAR-NRCG organises PRAYAS: An Agri Start-up conclave

16th January 2024, Pune

ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes and Society for Advancement in Viticulture & Enology, jointly organised Agri Start-ups conclave 2024 (PRAYAS) today at NRL hall, ICAR-NRCG, Pune. ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Rajgurunagar and ICAR-The Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, were the co-organizers of the event.

ICAR-NRCG organises PRAYAS: An Agri Start-up conclave  ICAR-NRCG organises PRAYAS: An Agri Start-up conclave

The Chief Guest, Mr. Prashant Gibane, Director General, Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, Pune, spoke about the growth potential of agri-startups in the country. He stressed upon the utilization of innovative ideas through collaboration for betterment of the farming community.

Dr. Kaushik Banerjee, Director, ICAR-NRCG, highlighted the role of ABI Draksha in supporting the agri start-ups in the domain of technology dissemination for grapes.

The Directors from different ICAR institutes emphasised the importance of innovative ideas in development of agro-industries concerning fruits, vegetables and flori-culture sector.

More than 90 stakeholder representatives attended the event.

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

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