MDU, ICAR, and IARI Collaborate to Foster Agri-Startups for Rural Youth
Rohtak: MDU, ICAR and IARI plan collaboration to promote agri-startups for rural youth
Hindustan Times
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Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, India, is partnering with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) to promote agricultural innovation and technology-driven startups among rural youth. This initiative aims to provide training and support for agri-entrepreneurship, addressing the need for skills in a changing agricultural landscape.
- 01The collaboration aims to enhance agri-entrepreneurship opportunities for rural youth through training and innovation support.
- 02MDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Milap Punia emphasized the importance of climate resilience in agriculture for future entrepreneurship.
- 03Prof. Rabi Narayan Sahu from IARI expressed commitment to supporting academic and entrepreneurial initiatives with MDU.
- 04The discussions included key figures such as Sunil Kumar and Prof. Ajit Kumar, highlighting a multi-institutional approach.
- 05A proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between MDU and IARI could lead to new academic and research opportunities.
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Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, India, has announced a collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture among rural youth. This initiative is designed to create opportunities for young individuals in agri-entrepreneurship by providing essential training, innovation support, and startup guidance in agriculture and related sectors. Discussions led by MDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Milap Punia and ICAR representative Prof. Rabi Narayan Sahu focused on capacity-building programs aimed at enhancing awareness and skills for agri-startups. Prof. Punia highlighted the crucial role of climate resilience in future agricultural practices and the potential of agri-tech startups to generate self-employment for rural youth. The collaboration also aims to equip young people with the necessary skills to adapt to changing agricultural conditions through structured training programs. Both institutions are keen on establishing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that could pave the way for new academic and research opportunities, further strengthening the partnership between MDU and IARI.
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This initiative could significantly enhance employment opportunities for rural youth in the agricultural sector, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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