A two-day International Conference Capacity Building and Youth's Perception of Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh
Capacity Building and Youth's Perception of Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh
<strong>RKMV, in collaboration with Shoolini University,</strong> the Department of Agriculture, and Department of Industries of Himachal Pradesh, organized a two-day International Conference on March 25-26, 2025, titled “Capacity Building and Youth's Perception of Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh” under Viksit Bharat Vision 2047. Dr Ravinder Singh Jasrotia, Additional Director Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh was the distinguished Chief Guest of the conference. His speech focused on the importance of education, technological innovation, and access to markets, which are crucial in creating a sustainable and thriving agricultural ecosystem in the state.
The conference through the journey of the rural women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs) in fostering agricultural entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh, encouraged the youth to view agriculture combined with technology as a sustainable occupation. The agricultural sector’s modernization and symbiosis with technology are the key drivers of India’s Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, which is to transform the country into a developed nation. The entrepreneurs had wide range of products ranging from Kangra Tea, Chamba Chukh, pickles, honey, aromatic candles, perfumes, cold pressed oils, petha, barfi etc. Apart from promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic growth, the event facilitated networking opportunities for the budding entrepreneurs.
The conference featured a series of expert-led sessions, presentations focusing on a variety of topics related to agricultural entrepreneurship. The event was held in a hybrid mode allowing presence of attendees from across the globe. The two-day event concluded with a strong sense of shared commitment to nurture the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs contributing to the realization of Vision Viksit Bharat 2047.
<strong>RKMV, in collaboration with Shoolini University,</strong> the Department of Agriculture, and Department of Industries of Himachal Pradesh, organized a two-day International Conference on March 25-26, 2025, titled “Capacity Building and Youth's Perception of Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh” under Viksit Bharat Vision 2047. Dr Ravinder Singh Jasrotia, Additional Director Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh was the distinguished Chief Guest of the conference. His speech focused on the importance of education, technological innovation, and access to markets, which are crucial in creating a sustainable and thriving agricultural ecosystem in the state.
The conference through the journey of the rural women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs) in fostering agricultural entrepreneurship in Himachal Pradesh, encouraged the youth to view agriculture combined with technology as a sustainable occupation. The agricultural sector’s modernization and symbiosis with technology are the key drivers of India’s Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, which is to transform the country into a developed nation. The entrepreneurs had wide range of products ranging from Kangra Tea, Chamba Chukh, pickles, honey, aromatic candles, perfumes, cold pressed oils, petha, barfi etc. Apart from promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic growth, the event facilitated networking opportunities for the budding entrepreneurs.
The conference featured a series of expert-led sessions, presentations focusing on a variety of topics related to agricultural entrepreneurship. The event was held in a hybrid mode allowing presence of attendees from across the globe. The two-day event concluded with a strong sense of shared commitment to nurture the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs contributing to the realization of Vision Viksit Bharat 2047.
