Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, J<uly 29: Division of Agricultural Economics & Agri Business Management (AEABM) and Agribusiness Incubator, SKUAST-J today organized a webinar under the chairmanship of Prof. J.P Sharma, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J.
The webinar was organized to discuss the current status of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in Jammu region, their legal awareness, constraints and solutions in promoting supporting ecosystems for FPOs to pave a way to double farmers’ income.
SKUAST-J Vice Chancellor was the chief guest of the webinar and he digitally inaugurated the programme.
Dr. Jyoti Kachroo, Prof & Head, AEABM and I/C Agri Business Incubator, SKUAST-J briefed the participants about the importance of FPOs in entrepreneurship development and its potential in doubling farmers income.
Director Extension SKUAST-Jammu, Prof. S.K Gupta said that FPOs are the need of the hour for empowering farmers of Jammu region.
Puneet Singh Thind, National Director, Vegetable Growers Association of India delivered virtual presentation on ‘Role of FPOS in Agribusiness’.
Anamika, DGM NABARD Jammu presented NABARD schemes regarding FPOs, their status and various success and failure stories in Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir and other states of India during the webinar.
K.K. Sharma, Agricultural Economist discussed on FPOs formulation and its role in development activities of Jammu.
R.K Srivastava, CGM, NABARD Jammu and Guest of Honour, in his remarks presented overview of FPOs and impressed upon the capacity building of farmers for sustainable agriculture development by formulating FPOs. More than 300 registrations were received for the webinar across the country which includes scientists, line department officers, students and farmers.
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