x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   After skipping his Choubarsi, Cong to observe death anniversary of Madan Lal Sharma | Amid chill, CM Omar stations himself in Kashmir to ensure relief | ‘South Indian cinema can promote J&K’s natural beauty’ | Income Tax Deptt serves notice to PDP MLA | Suspected TeM terrorist arrested in Bengal | Properties worth Rs 1.28 cr attached under NDPS Act | 3 held with arms in North Kashmir | CB produces challans against 18 accused | Trainee cop dies of bullet wound | Battling power cuts, Kashmiris fall back on Kangris | Annual Mahotsav 2024 showcases Swadeshi Spirit & Self-Reliance: Kavinder | Javed Rana inspects Gujjar Bakerwal hostel | Modi Govt builds on Vajpayee's legacy, strengthening India's global position: Rohiin Chandan | Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society Raises Alarm Over Rising Crime, Drug Abuse | DC Bandipora Inspects JKSSB Exam Centres, Reviews Arrangements | Keshav Chopra organises Free Health Check Up Camp | Congress to connect with roots, observe anniversaries of all top leaders | NDS Felicitates Eminent Artists at ‘Dogri Bhasha Mannata Dhiadda’ Celebration | Indian Army organised Mobile Medical Patrol | ADC Kupwara inspects JKSSB Examination Centres | PDP holds meeting in Habba Kadal zone deliberates upon several issues | Edu Deptt Hosts Debate & Painting Competition | Babu Rampaul reiterates demand for restoration of statehood to J&K | Absconder arrested after evading arrest for over a year | Crackdown on illegal mining; 5 vehicles seized: Reasi Police | Reasi Police launches verification drive of Sim vendors outlets | Bovine smuggling attempt foiled: 11 bovines rescued in Udhampur | Missing girl recovered, reunited with family in Kishtwar | DC Reviews JKSSB Examination Process | Freedom Society Sports, Martial Arts Championship Concludes | 578 Aspirants appear for JKSSB Examination | Free Multi-Speciality Health Checkup camp organized | KUT Judo Championship 2024 to be held in Jammu | JU organises workshop on “Research Methodology” | Equitable System | Back Issues  
 
news details
Summit on Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture held at SKUAST
5/10/2024 10:46:48 PM

Early Times Report

Jammu, May 10: A one-day summit focusing on promoting entrepreneurship development among youth in the agriculture and food processing sector was successfully organized at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) on May 10th, 2024. The event, spearheaded by LEAD in collaboration with SKUAST-Jammu and NAHEP-IDP, aimed to highlight employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in these crucial sectors.
The esteemed gathering witnessed Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-Jammu, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, Prof. Tripathi illuminated the audience comprising farmers, youth, entrepreneurs, and students about the remarkable transformation journey of agriculture in India. He underscored the pivotal role of agricultural scientists in revolutionizing crop varieties and technologies, leading to a significant increase in agricultural production.
Prof. Tripathi stressed the importance of nurturing the agri-startup ecosystem and urged young students to explore entrepreneurial avenues. He emphasized the need for practical entrepreneurship training from the undergraduate level itself to empower students to establish their ventures.
Highlighting the Agribusiness Incubator at SKUAST-Jammu, Prof. Tripathi reiterated its crucial role in nurturing youth startups under the RKVY-RAFTAAR project.
A significant milestone was marked during the summit with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SKUAST-Jammu and LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue - LEAD. This MoU aims to foster joint initiatives promoting growth and development in the agriculture and food processing sectors of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.
The signing ceremony, graced by Prof. B. N. Tripathi, witnessed the Registrar of the University, Dr. S.K. Gupta, and Sh. Harinderji from LEAD formalizing the partnership. This collaboration is expected to catalyze initiatives aimed at transforming the agriculture landscape of the region.
The event brought together various stakeholders, including academicians, sector experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and youth from Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir. Two expert lectures were delivered, shedding light on agricultural schemes and startup opportunities in the region.
Panel discussions on different themes further enriched the discourse on entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU