ICAR-KVK CIARI Nicobar organised a skill development training programme on “Entrepreneurial Strategies for Organic Farming” at the Community Hall in Campbell Bay as a part of the 100-day action plan. Mr. Keshav Narendra, Assistant Commissioner of Campbell Bay Island was the Chief Guest. He emphasized the transformative potential of organic agriculture in enhancing local economies and encouraged farmers to embrace innovative practices and collaborative approaches, asserting that such strategies can lead to sustainable growth and community empowerment. Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK Nicobar, highlighted the innovative approaches that can enhance productivity and profitability while preserving the environment. Mr. Sanketh G. D, SMS, Agronomy delivered a lecture on nutritional approach on organic farming with special reference to coconut waste. The training featured a series of technical sessions led by Dr. Kumar and Dr. Akshay, Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Nicobar. Mr. Rajan, Chairman and Mr. T. Vindhan, Secretary, Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd (PACS), Laxmi Nagar, Campbell Bay, shared valuable insights on the topic, highlighting the critical role of community engagement and collaboration in creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurial strategies in organic farming.
The training program focused on agri-startups, providing participants with motivation and innovative ideas for developing agricultural business models as scheduled by Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist and Head KVK Nicobar. The event attracted 50 local youth, equally representing males and females, all eager to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture. Subject Matter Specialists Mr. Ajmal S. and Mr. Deepoo Meena conducted a series of technical sessions covering a wide range of topics relevant to agri-startups. These sessions addressed essential aspects such as product development, market analysis, business planning, and sustainable practices. More importantly, the interactive sessions during the training played a crucial role, fostering lively exchanges of ideas and solutions to common challenges faced in rural island areas. These discussions encouraged the development of new business concepts and their viable implementation in the region.This comprehensive training was aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to launch and manage their agri-startups. By focusing on entrepreneurship, the programme sought to strengthen rural youth and promote economic growth within the community. The program was organized under the overall guidance of Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director of ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair.