NABARD MABIF

Santa Meets the Entrepreneur! Entrepreneur: Santa, I’ve been working hard on my business, but I need that extra boost! Can you gift me a brilliant idea and the support to take my business to the next level? Santa: Ho Ho Ho! You've come to the right place, my friend! I’ve got something special for you! 🎁 Entrepreneur: Wow, Santa! What's inside? Santa: Inside this gift is the key to your entrepreneurial success – #MABIF! The magic ingredient for your business growth! Entrepreneur: #MABIF? Tell me more, Santa! Santa: #MABIF is your trusted partner in innovation, offering expert guidance, connecting you with networks, creating market opportunities, and even providing funding support. With #MABIF, your dreams of scaling up your business can come true! Entrepreneur: "That’s exactly what I needed! Thank you, Santa! This is the best gift ever!" Santa: Ho Ho Ho! May your entrepreneurial journey be filled with success. Merry Christmas!" 🎅✨ Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Regional Agricultural Fair 2025 - Towards Climate Resilience! Join us for the Regional Agricultural Fair 2025 organized by Directorate of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Virudhunagar on 04th & 05th January 2025, this is a must-attend event for anyone interested in agriculture, innovation and climate resilience. 📅 Event Dates: 04th & 05th January 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) 📍 Venue: ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar. This fair is an excellent platform for: -Exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge agricultural products & technologies -Demonstrations to boost agricultural knowledge -Technical Seminars focusing on sustainable practices -Sale of Agricultural Inputs to help you grow better Be a part of this exciting event that showcases the future of agriculture and its resilience to climate challenges! For stall booking and sponsorship details, contact: Dr. ChelviRamessh Ph.D., Programme Coordinator, ICAR - KVK, Aruppukottai Phn.: 94431 85237 / 81481 93645 / 79043 10808 Email: [email protected] Book your stall now and be part of the change in agriculture! Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Honoring the Backbone of Our Nation - Happy Farmers' Day! Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication, hard work and resilience of our farmers who nurture the land to provide food, sustenance and prosperity. At Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (NABARD MABIF), we are proud to support our Farmers, FPOs and Agri-entrepreneurs by enabling innovation, market linkages and sustainable practices. Let's take a moment to appreciate their invaluable contributions to our lives and pledge to support them in building a better tomorrow. Together, let's grow a future that is abundant and prosperous! Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

On the occasion of National Startup Day, MoE's Innovation Cell -AICTE Investor Network is proud to announce "UDYAMOTSAV 2025", a unique Fundraising Platform for Startups in Academic Institutions. Applications are Invited from Student/ Faculty Startups, Incubated Startups from across Educational Institutions. This is the first of its kind Platform for Student Entrepreneurs to engage with Investor Community to pitch their startups, raise funds, understand expectations of investors and get mentored on business models and scale their startups. ✅ Applications are now open! Register your startup today: https://lnkd.in/gau6_4F8 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZQaQawB Let’s celebrate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship together. Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | MoE's Innovation Cell | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

We’re happy to announce that NABARD MABIF’s LinkedIn has reached 8,000 followers! Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support and engagement. With each milestone, we’re inspired to bring you more valuable content to support a thriving startup ecosystem. If you haven’t followed us yet, join us on LinkedIn and be part of the journey toward a brighter future in agribusiness innovation! Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Agri-preneurs! Join the 45 Days Free Residential Training Program for Agri Startups / Agri Business. 💼 Unlock Business Opportunities: -Mushroom Farming -Organic Farming -Poultry & Dairy Farming -Bee Keeping -Fruits & Vegetables Cultivation and Preservation -Agro Service Centers, Warehousing and more! 💡 Why Join? -Gain practical exposure to agriculture and allied sector businesses. -Master entrepreneurial marketing, finance, and industrial skills. -Learn innovations from top Agri-Tech Institutions and Agricultural Universities. -Get insights into ICT and detailed project preparation. 🎓 Eligibility: Graduates in Agri / Horti / Home Science and allied fields, or +2 with vocational subjects in agriculture and related sciences. 💸 Financial Benefits: Subsidy up to ₹8.80 lakh for Women, SC/ST (44%). Subsidy up to ₹7.2 lakh for General Category (36%). Total projects up to ₹20 lakh (individual) or ₹100 lakh (group of 5) from NABARD. 🏨 Free Boarding & Lodging 📅 Age: 18 to 60 years 📍 Location: Small Industries Product Promotion Organization SIPPO, Mahaboobpalayam, Madurai 📲 Contact Us: 📞 9443053104 | 9440435659 | 7871555825 💻 Visit: sippo.org.in Don’t miss this chance to transform your passion for agriculture into a thriving business. Enroll today! Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | MANAGE-CIA

FPO-Startup Immersion Program: Empowering FPOs through Innovation! NABARD MABIF hosted an inspiring FPO-Startup Immersion Program online with 55+ enthusiastic FPOs from across Tamil Nadu, the session connected them with dynamic startups, unlocking fresh business opportunities and innovative solutions on 14th December'24. Featured Startups & Business Models:  Seinilam Agri Business Culture: Transforming agriculture from Farmers to Market through contract farming for high-yield Maize, Dry Chillis, Cotton and Sesame. RR Consulting Service Ltd.: Expert on GoI subsidy-based Community Petrol Bunk consultation, licensing, and subsidy acquisition procedures. Bankberry Agri Fintech Limited: Empowering FPO shareholders with agri-input-based credit card services for cultivation needs. Roots Goods Pvt. Ltd.: Revolutionizing FPO ecosystem with advanced Maize quality assessment technology and procurement strategies. This engaging session helped FPOs discover innovative solutions, build valuable connections, and chart a prosperous path forward! Ganesh Moorthy K | Madhanagopal Ganesan | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Empowering Young Minds Through Practical Learning! We are happy to share that 37 enthusiastic 12th standard Vocational Agriculture students from Government Higher Secondary School (Department of School Education,Govt of TN), Thamarakki & Idayamelur, Sivagangai, had the incredible opportunity to intern at NABARD MABIF from 27th November - 12th December 2024. During their internship, they gained hands-on experience in various areas of business incubation, entrepreneurship and agricultural innovation. We hope this experience will empower these young minds to explore new career pathways and contribute to the growth of their communities. Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Government of Tamil Nadu | Department of School Education,Govt of TN

NABARD MABIF Honored at the NABL Felicitation Event! Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (NABARD MABIF) proudly participated in the prestigious "Felicitation Event for Laboratories Granted Fresh Accreditation" held at New Delhi on 9th December 2024. During the event, MABIF Food Testing Laboratory was honored with the Accreditation Certificate, presented by Mr. N. Venkateswaran, CEO, National Accreditation Board For Testing and Calibration Laboratories (#NABL)and the certificate was received by Er. Ganesh Moorthy K, CEO, NABARD MABIF, Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director, DABD, TNAU-Coimbatore, Dr. P. P. Mahendran, Dean, AC&RI – Madurai and Mr. Malaisamy C, Deputy Manager (FP), MABIF. Additionally, Team NABARD MABIF visited the various GoI organizations to explore potential opportunities for the startup ecosystem in agribusiness. A meeting was held with Mr. Sunil Kumar Newar, Joint Director, MSME, Mr. Satish Kumar, Assistant Director, MSME and Mr. Ajit Jaiswal, Senior Consultant, MSME at Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, Delhi, to discuss strategies for strengthening the MABIF's Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC). Meeting with Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary, APEDA, to discuss the agri-startup incubation ecosystem and strategies for supporting SMEs to explore the international export marketing. Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | National Accreditation Board For Testing and Calibration Laboratories (#NABL)#NABL) | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in association with NABARD MABIF, organized a 3-days training program on Post-Project Sustainability for VWC members of the KfW Soil Project and PFA representatives from 05th to 07th December 2024 at MABIF, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai. The event was inaugurated by Mr. S. Natarajan, Former CGM - NABARD, Mr. A. S. Sakthi Balan, AGM, NABARD-Madurai and Er. Ganesh Moorthy K, CEO, NABARD MABIF, setting the tone for an insightful and impactful program. Training Highlights: -Interactive sessions on innovative agricultural technologies, maintenance fund management and best practices in watershed sustainability. -A field visit to the Sekkipatti watershed for hands-on learning about innovative practices and effective VWC operations. -Participant presentations covering key topics like strengthening farmers clubs, water harvesting climate resilience and more. Participants: 32 enthusiastic VWC members of KfW Soil Project and PFA representatives came together to share insights and strategies for ensuring long-term community success. A heartfelt thanks to Mr. S. Natarajan, Former CGM - NABARD, IADF team, NABARD and all the resource persons for their invaluable contributions to making this program a success. The training emphasized sustainable practices for climate adaptation, livelihood enhancement and the establishment of Village Knowledge Centers to drive skill development and community growth. Together, let’s continue working towards building a more resilient and sustainable future! Ganesh Moorthy K | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University