22/08/2026
✍️Students and staff of Government Polytechnic for Women, Jammu participated in an insightful Awareness Programme on Agri-Entrepreneurship, Training, Funding Opportunities and Branding Support organized at SKUAST-Jammu. The programme aimed to create awareness among participants about emerging opportunities in agri-entrepreneurship and the various avenues available for innovation, startup development, skill enhancement, funding and branding in the agricultural and allied sectors.
The programme was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, who highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology-driven initiatives in strengthening the agricultural ecosystem and creating sustainable livelihood and employment opportunities for the youth.
The programme was organized with the support of the Agri-Business Incubation Foundation (ABIF), SKUAST-Jammu, and focused on promoting agri-startups, incubation support, training programmes, funding opportunities, market linkages and branding assistance. The participants were apprised of various initiatives designed to encourage young innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into viable and sustainable business ventures.
The session provided students with valuable exposure to the potential of agriculture-based entrepreneurship and encouraged them to explore innovative career opportunities beyond conventional employment. The students and staff of Government Polytechnic for Women, Jammu, participated enthusiastically and gained valuable insights into the growing field of agri-entrepreneurship.