The Centre for Himalayan Farmers Regional Agribusiness Incubation (CHF R-ABI), in partnership with Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, organized a Startups’ Meet in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. During this event, they allocated a significant grant of Rs 2.75 crore to support 25 agribusiness incubatees. The meet was led by Prof. Lobsang Wangchu and Dr. Anil Kumar, the PI-CEO of CHF R-ABI, with Arunachal Pradesh’s Minister of Fisheries and Allied Sectors, Gabriel D. Wangsu, serving as the chief guest. Member of Parliament Tapir Gao was also in attendance as the guest of honour, alongside MLAs Ninnong Ering and Tapi Darang, and other dignitaries.
The event included a series of technical sessions that addressed critical topics such as post-harvest management, floriculture, and food engineering, featuring contributions from representatives of the State Bank of India. Since its inception in 2018-19, CHF R-ABI has successfully trained 650 candidates, spanning over ten batches, to foster talent in the agribusiness sector.
This initiative is part of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana under the Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) scheme, aimed at supporting the development of startups at various stages, from pre-seed to seed. The program encompasses a diverse range of fields including organic farming, herbal products, floriculture, probiotics, home décor, incense sticks, natural drinks, saffron, and other value-added agricultural ventures, thereby enhancing the agricultural ecosystem in the region.
