MSME-Sponsored Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme Conducted by SKUAST-K in Kupwara.

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SRINAGAR JANUARY 22:- The Division of Agricultural Extension & Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), organised a one-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.

The programme, titled “Entrepreneurship through Agro-Eco Enterprises: Skill Development in Bio-Inputs, Organic Farming and Green Solutions,” was held at Panchayat Ghar, Kachari, Kupwara and witnessed enthusiastic participation of tribal farmers from the said panchayat.
The objective of the programme was to sensitise participants about entrepreneurship opportunities in agro-eco enterprises, with special emphasis on bio-inputs, organic farming practices, and environmentally sustainable agricultural solutions. Experts highlighted how such enterprises can generate sustainable income while ensuring soil health, ecological balance, and long-term environmental sustainability.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Syed Shafat Kubrevi, Assistant Professor, who ensured the smooth conduct of the event and facilitated meaningful interaction between experts and participants.

Syed Mudasir, Branch Head, J&K Bank Wavoora, Kupwara, participated in the programme along with Dr. Quadri Javeed Ahmad Peer, Assistant Professor, and Dr. M.H. Chesti, Professor, Division of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science. The speakers shared valuable insights on entrepreneurship development, financial support mechanisms, and capacity building in the agri-entrepreneurship sector.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. M.H. Chesti emphasized the scientific importance of soil health management and underscored the crucial role of bio-inputs and bio-fertilizers in enhancing crop productivity and achieving sustainable agriculture.
Officials and field functionaries of the Agriculture Department Kupwara were also present and assured technical guidance and institutional support to farmers and youth interested in establishing agro-eco and bio-input-based enterprises.

The programme concluded successfully, reaffirming SKUAST-K’s commitment to promoting rural entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and livelihood generation in Kupwara district