3 Days Workshop on Agri-Business

26-28 February 2024

The Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Development (CIED) at IUST, in collaboration with CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), Jaipur, inaugurated a three-day training program on Agripreneurship Development. The program aims to help young individuals explore opportunities in agribusiness.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. A.H. Moon, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. Parvez A. Mir, Director CIED; Dr. Asifa Baba, Dean of Students; Industrial Consultants; Dr. Touseef Ahmad; and Er. Parvez Qalander.
In his inaugural address, Prof. A.H. Moon elaborated on the role of CIED in fostering a culture of innovation among the youth. He emphasized the imperative of integrating technology into agriculture to unlock its full economic potential and noted that agriculture and allied sectors are recognized as focus areas in the New Startup Policy 2024. He encouraged participants to explore opportunities in agriculture and assured them of the necessary support from IUST.
Prof. Parvez A. Mir, Director of CIED, emphasized the scope of entrepreneurial initiatives in agriculture. He highlighted the importance of seed capital sponsorship for budding entrepreneurs and stressed the pivotal role of transforming innovative ideas into viable startups.
Er. Parvez Qalander underlined the necessity for agripreneurs to adopt long-term planning strategies to generate sustainable wealth. Dr. Touseef Ahmad emphasized the importance of effective management and meticulous budgeting. He encouraged participants to explore innovative avenues in agriculture and advocated leveraging entrepreneurial spirit to transform traditional agricultural practices into thriving businesses.