CCS NIAM Agri Innovation & Incubation Centre, CCS NIAM - Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Skill Development; CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM), an Autonomous Organization under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India; Bambala, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302033, has invited applications for ‘Student Orientation Programme’ under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR).

The programme will promote student-driven innovations & start-ups and engage the students in innovation and start-up activities to encourage the potential creativity of students in problem solving and entrepreneurial mind-set and connect with different stakeholders at regional, national and international level.

A one-month orientation will be imparted to them giving exposure to the start-up ecosystem and requirements for successful start-ups. 

After successful completion of the one-month orientation programme, the Selection and Investment Committee (SIC) will recommend the selected student start-ups for grant-in-aid up to Rs. 4.00 lakhs, to Nodal Division, Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).

Eligibility: Applicant may be a student at Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs) / State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) / AICTE, UGC affiliated universities/ institutions/colleges/ organizations/ Scientific & Research Organizations, etc.

The selection of students having an innovative idea based on technology, service, business platforms etc. and interest in pursuing their entrepreneurial aspirations, shall be done by the RKVY Incubation Committee (RIC).

Application forms in prescribed format may be submitted at the link given in the Notification at https://niam-nabi.com/   

Offline Applications can be sent by Registered Post/ Courier to ‘Dr. Ravi Kumar Goyal, Chief Operating Officer (COO), CCS NIAM Agri Innovation & Incubation Centre, CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), Bambala, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302033’. 

Last date for receipt of Application is 31st July 2024.

E-mail: nabi@ccsniam.ac.in; Helpline No.: +91 88758 70034, 91679 63551

For more details, visit: https://niam-nabi.com/