National Conference on
Agripreneurship Opportunities and Challenges towards Vocal for Local (Virtual mode)

  • Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Allied Industries

  • Faculty of Commerce and Management

2 & 3 February, 2021

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About Conference

India is an agrarian country with vast land availability for agricultural activities, and a large population depends on agriculture and its allied businesses. The agripreneurship is the entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector, brought in by the people with innovative ideas to develop the existing practices for better productivity. This conference will provide a platform to discuss the concept of agripreneurship, opportunities, and challenges, as it can overcome problems like diversifying income, generating growth, greater employment, new technology, and optimum utilization of the resources available. Shifts from agriculture to agribusiness are an essential pathway to revolutionizing Indian agriculture and make a more attractive and profitable venture. Agripreneurship can contribute to a range of social and economic development such as employment generation, poverty reduction, and improvements in nutrition, health, and overall food security in the national economy. As Farmers are the backbone of our country, there comes a need to develop some agripreneurs in the current scenario. 

An agripreneur's job is never easy as he takes the risk, adopts innovation, creates new ways of doing things, and taps new market opportunities. Agripreneurship is generally sustainable and community-oriented. Sustainable agriculture denotes a holistic, systems-oriented approach to farming that focuses on the interrelationships of social, economic, and environmental processes. Traditionally, agriculture is seen as a low-tech industry with limited dynamics dominated by numerous small family farms, mostly paying attention to doing things better rather than doing new things. Over the last decade, this situation has changed dramatically, due to economic liberalization, reduced shelter of agricultural markets, and a fast-changing, more decisive, society. Agricultural companies more progressively have to adapt to the market's vagaries, varying consumer lifestyle, enhanced ecological regulations, new necessities for product quality, chain management, food security, sustainability, and so on. These alterations have cleared the way for new participator, innovation, and portfolio entrepreneurship. 

In the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, particularly in food, Indian brands have been following our Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'vocal for local' or localization vision for a while now. Emphasizing on a self-reliant, or 'aatmanirbhar', India, the government has asked that products not just be made in India, but also for promoting local brands, manufacturing, and supply chain. The Prime Minister's 'vocal for local' and 'local for global' mantra has also brought out the significance for our local brands to have a global presence.

Objective

  • To compile information relating to Agripreneurship with a specific focus on India. 
  • To assess the awareness level regarding the agripreneurial activities that they can undertake. 
  • To understand the extent of readiness of the youth for attempting to become agripreneurs in their given situations. 
  • To identify the issues and challenges hindering the agripreneurs from emerging in India.
  • To discuss the phenomena and scope of agribusiness scenario in the Indian context. 
  • To examine the various correlation, as a strategic precursor for agribusiness development.
  • To understand the functioning of Agro-based Industries in India. 
  • To understand the promotional activities towards popularizing our products. 
  • To analyze the marketing strategies and benefit sharing in agro-based industries. 
  • Plans to meet out vocal for local aspects.

Issues to be addressed

  • Lack of Skilled and Managerial Manpower
  • Lack of Infrastructural Facilities
  • Problem of Marketing
  • Lack of Awareness about Careers in Agripreneurship
  • Inefficient or Lack of Tools and Technologies
  • High Infrastructural and Distribution Costs
  • Government Policies

Theme / Thrust Area

  • Agro-based Industries and its importance
  • Business Ethics and Agripreneurship Ethics 
  • Corporate and Strategic Agripreneurship
  • Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital 
  • Agripreneurship and Regional Development. 
  • Agripreneurship and Governmental Support
  • Agripreneurship and Intellectual Property 
  • Agripreneurship and Ethnic Minorities 
  • Agripreneurship and Sustainability 
  • Agripreneurship and Gender 
  • Entrepreneurial Culture and learning
  • Entrepreneurial Marketing 
  • Financing the New Agripreneurship
  • Franchising
  • Global Trends in Technological Growth
  • International Agripreneurship
  • Marketing for High Tech Start-Ups 
  • New Prospects in Agripreneurship
  • Social and Community Agripreneurship
  • Studies of New Businesses ideas
  • The Role of Universities in Fostering Agripreneurship

Call for Papers

Participants are requested to send an abstract of the article including title, author's name, and address, in not more than 400 words on or before 20th January 2021, along with a duly filled registration form.

Submissions

Authors are requested to send abstracts and the papers in MS-WORD  by email to 

NCAGVL2021@ramauniversity.ac.in

Deadline

  • Receipt of the registration fee/ Acceptance of paper / poster and Acceptance of abstract 25 Jan 2021.
  • Incomplete applications or applications not as per due date will not be considered.

Registration

Registration Fee may be sent by NEFT/IMPS/Cash deposit in favor of Rama University Uttar Pradesh

  • "Rama University Uttar Pradesh"
  • A/c No. 007388700000931
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Category & Fee

  • Industries/Exporters: INR 2,500.00
  • Delegates/Academics: INR 1,000.00
  • Members of Rama University: INR 800.00
  • Students: INR 500.00
  • Farmers: Free of cost

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    * Abstract and paper will be published in the proceeding of the conference.




Organizing Committee

Chief Patron
  • Dr. Suraj Babu Singh Kushwah , Hon'ble Chancellor, Rama University
Patron
  • Dr. Janardhan Amaranath B.J. , Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Rama University
  • Dr. Anu Singh , Hon'ble Director, Rama University
  • Dr. Prateek Singh , Hon'ble Director, Rama University
Chairpersons
  • Dr. Pranav Singh, Director (PR), Rama University 
  • Dr. Sandeep Shukla, Deputy Registrar, Rama University
  • Dr. R. L.N. Murthy, Dean, FCM
  • Dr. Aneeta Yadav, Dean, FASAI

  • Dr. Ranjit Kumar, Principal Scientist and Head, Agri Business management division, ICAR-NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
  • Dr. Y. C. Zala, Dean, International Agri Business Management, Anand Agricultural University, Gujrat
  • Mr. Prabhat Ranjan, Registrar, Rama University
  • Dr. Hari Om Sharan, Dean, Academic Affairs, Rama University
  • Dr. R.S. Bisariya, Academic Head, FCM, Rama University
  • Dr. K. K. Mishra, Assistant Professor and Head, FASAI, RAMA University
  • Dr. H.L.Bhaskar, Assistant Professor, FCM, RAMA University
  • Dr. KartikayBisen, Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Dr. Arun Shankar, Assistant Professor, Soil Science, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Mrs. Sweta Bajpai, Assistant Professor, FCM, RAMA University
  • Mr. Raj Kumar, Assistant Professor, FCM, RAMA University
  • Dr. Udai Bhan Singh, Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Dr. Ajay Singh, Assistant Professor, Agronomy, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Dr. Sohel Mehandi, Assistant Professor, GPB, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Mr. Jitendra Ojha, Teaching Associate, Agricultural Economics, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Mr. Rajesh Pal, Assistant Professor, Soil Science, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Dr. Palash Bairagi, Assistant Professor, FCM, RAMA University
  • Mr. Vikas Mishra, Assistant Professor, FCM, RAMA University
  • Mr. Ashwini Kumar Verma, Assistant Professor, Ag. Extension, FASAI, RAMA University
  • Dr. Atul Yadav, assistant Professor,horticulture,FASAI,RAMA University
  • Dr. Vikram Yogi, Assistant Prof., Institute of Agribusiness management, SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan
  • Dr. Amit Kesarwani, Assistant Professor, Agronomy, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar
  • Dr. Chandan Roy, Assistant Professor, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur
  • Dr. Manju Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar
  • Dr. Sweta Rai, Assistant Professor, Food Science and Technology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar
  • Dr. J. P. Jaiswal, Professor, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar
  • Dr. Biswajit Pramanick, Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, PUSA, Bihar
  • Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Assistant Professor, Agrometerology, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar
  • Dr. Ravi Kesari, Assistant Professor, Plant Biotechnology, Purnia, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur
  • Dr. Alok Das, Scientist (SS), Division of Plant Biotechnology, ICAR, IIPR
  • Dr. Prakash Singh, Professor and Head, Extension Education, NDUA&T, Ayodhya
  • Dr. Nidhi, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Statistics, DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar
  • Dr. Shweta Singh, Assistant Professor, GPB, CSAUA&T
  • Mr. Bharat Tiwari, Teaching Associate, Horticulture, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Mr. Vinay Joseph Silas, Teaching Associate, Horticulture, (FASAI) RAMA University
  • Mr. Annu Grover, Managing Director, Nurturing Green Retails Pvt. Ltd. Noida
  • Mr. Praveen Verma, MD, Manupra Pvt. Ltd. Jhansi, UP
  • Mrs. Rakhi Sharma, MD, Vraddhi Organic Agro-India Pvt. Ltd. Mathura, UP
  • Mr. Deepak Lall, Teaching Associate, Faculty of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj
  • Mr. Raghvendra Singh, Assistant Professor, Rama University
  • Dr. Ulrich Berk, President, German Homatherapy Society, Germany
  • Dr. S. Rajan, Director, ICAR-CISH, Lucknow
  • Dr. A. K. Singh, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CISH, Lucknow
  • Dr. Ajai Kumar Tiwari, Principal Scientist, Department of Horticulture, ICAR, IARI,PUSA, New Delhi
  • Dr. S. K. Patil, VC, IGKVV, Chhattisgarh
  • Dr. Raja Ram Yadav, VC, VBS, Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, U.P.
  • Dr. J. Kumar, Ex. VC, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
  • Dr. R. P. Mishra, Ex. VC, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, U.P.
  • Dr. M. P. Yadav, Ex. VC, SVBPUA&T, Meerut, U. P.
  • Dr. N. P. Singh, Director, ICAR-IIPR
  • Dr. I. P. Singh, Project Coordinator, Pigeonpea, ICAR-IIPR
  • Dr. Yogesh Kumar, Principal Scientist, Crop Improvement, ICAR-IIPR
  • Dr. Srinivasan Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad
  • Dr. Ram Kathin Singh, Director, Nand educational foundation for RuralDevelopment, Aliganj, Lucknow. Ex. Professor, Haryana Agricultural Univrsity
  • Dr. B. Singh, D. G. UPCAR and VC, NDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U. P.)
  • Dr. Hari Har Ram, Consultant, Dayal Seeds, Meerut and TATA Trusts, Ex-Professor, G.B. P. U. A.& T. Pantnagar, Ex-Consultant, UPCAR, Lucknow
  • Dr. Rajan Johri, Chairman, Skill Development, Delhi Management Association & Managing Director, Lead Wynn
  • Dr. M. J. Verma, MD Dabur India
  • Prof. N. K. Sinha, Vice Chancellor, Himalyan Garhwal University
  • Prof. A D N Bajpai, Professor Department of Economics, RDVV Jabalpur, Ex- VC Himanchal Pradesh University,A.P.S. University, RewaM.G.C.G.V.Chitrakoot
  • Prof. Manas Pandey, Ex-Dean Faculty of Management Studies, VBS Purvanchal University
  • Prof. C. P. Gujar, Head Department of Business Management, G.C.G.V. Chitrakoot, UP.
  • Prof. Avinash D Pathidekar, Dean Faculty of Management Studies, VBS Purvanchal University
  • Prof. V. K. Singh, Dean Faculty of Management Studies, Gurukul KangariUniversity, Haridwar
  • Prof. V. S. Parihar, Professor Economics, M.G.C.G.V. Chitrakoot
  • Prof. Vipul Bhatt, Head Department of EconomicsGurukul Kangari University, Haridwar
  • Dr. Vinay Kumar Rawat , Professor& Head, Department of Agricultural Economics & Statistics , BRDPGC, DDU University, Gorakhpur, U.P.
  • Dr. V. M. Prasad, Professor, Faculty of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj
  • Mr. Sumit Raghunath, AGM, Dainik Jagran Group
  • Dr. S. Samuel Saravanan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj
  • Dr. Ashwini Kumar, Secretary, Society for Agriculture and Allied Research (SAAR), U. P.
  • Mr. Samir Mishra, Assistant Director Research, Rama University
  • Dr. Vijay Kumar Pal, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics & Statistics , BRDPGC, DDU University, Gorakhpur, U.P, India

About Rama University

Rama University is a renowned name in the world of education. Recognized by UGC, Government of India, the University is rising as one of the country's largest educational establishments. Involved in imparting world class education, Rama University has shaped more than 10,000 professionals so far and offers more than 100 courses across 09 specialized fields. 

Based on the outers of Delhi-NCR and Kanpur, Rama University has two hi-tech campuses spread across more than 150 acres of communal area. Lush green environment, serene surroundings, and all necessary facilities are available within the campus. The University promises to be a perfect place for learning. With highly educated faculty members with international experience, progressive learning approach, and modern teaching methodology, the University focuses on preparing strong and future-ready professionals. Rama University has 9 constituent faculties, 3 teaching hospitals, and state-of-the-art research centers to efficiently cater to students from all over the country. The dynamic environment in the University ensures not only enormous growth potential but also promotes intellectual as well as personal growth. The University offers specialized courses across nine professional streams such as Basic & Clinical Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, Commerce & Management, Fine Arts, Arts, Journalism, Library Science and Home Science. 

"RAMA University - The Paramount of Excellence" - Rama University has been a popular choice among the students looking for a pioneer educational institution for higher studies. The Sanskrit verse "SarveBhawantuSukhina, SarveSantuNiramaya", meaning Let every individual be happy. Thus every individual's health is the compelling force behind our aim to provide globally competitive courses to the aspirants. We promote a holistic learning environment.

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Allied Industries


Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries at Rama University covers educational and scientific/research activities to promote science-based agricultural education and research. The comprehensive program provides students with sound knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering science required to solve agricultural engineering problems. It also enables them to effectively identify and design sustainable solutions to address issues and global opportunities. The agriculture degree program at Rama University ensures successful professional careers in agro-industries, government organizations, and educational/research/extension institutes. It equips the students to demonstrate strong leadership skills, ethical integrity, and professional engagement in any work setting. With a degree in Agricultural Science, students take their first step toward a rewarding career. 



The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Allied Industries offers Bachelor (B.Sc.), Masters (M.Sc.), and Ph.D. Degree Programs in agricultural sciences. The aim is to generate trained human resources in agriculture and integrate research and teaching to harness maximum potential. It has emerged as a center of excellence in imparting quality teaching and training at undergraduate and, Post-graduate level and propagating research activities in the diverse field of this important science. The course curriculum will not only equip the student with sound knowledge and expertise in relevant areas but will also create avenues for research and job opportunities in the future and self-employment. Department is equipped with modern equipment with state of the art laboratory facilities and has dedicated faculty engaged in various agricultural sciences disciplines.

Faculty of Commerce and Management


Faculty of Commerce & Management is known for its enriched learning initiatives that provide students with a challenging learning environment, for developing themselves into highly informed and evaluative professionals in business and management practices. The Learning environment is conducive for professional grooming and personal growth. Internship, Research projects, and Industry visits are an integral part of the programs where students are encouraged to plan, execute, and participate. The curriculum is regularly updated with vast specialization choices in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, International Business, and Operations Management. FCM Rama University is amongst India's leading B-Schools, offering globally compatible and industry-led programs in Management, Commerce, and Economics. It focuses on providing experiential and outcome-based teaching pedagogy by using case studies based teaching methodology, regular industry sessions, industrial visits, and interactions, national and international seminars, industry projects, and training paired with flexibility, research excellence, and ultra-modern facilities. Industry-focused managerial skills are high in demand. Our management curriculum ensures that our graduate and postgraduate programs meet the industry-specific needs with interactive learning sessions, comprising Case-Based Teaching, Live Projects, Dissertation, Specialization Projects, etc.