#Agar (Aloewood or eaglewood) is next tea and oil for Assam if developed systematically. Assam's climate and the landscape of Assam are best suited for agar tree (scientific name is Aquilaria Malaccensis Lam). There is a high demand of agarwood of Assam in the global markets particularly, #MiddleEast because of its best quality #aroma. Besides, huge domestic market of #favors and #perfumes is also knocking the door. Global agarwood chip market is alone going to grow to USD 16.5 billion by 2034. Today we inaugurated the state’s first licensed manufacturing-cum-retail store for perfume and agar – #MJIPerfumes, the first #MAKE_IN_ASSAM perfume at Guwahati. "Assam Agarwood Promotion Policy 2020" supports the agar cultivation and its downstream industries from perfumes to critical chemical ingredients of medicines, etc. A great new window for #innovations and #startups. #startupindia#startupindia MyGov India Read more at: https://lnkd.in/d92f5Zk9

The PM has urged stakeholders to make the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, the apex organization that markets products under the Amul brand, the world’s largest dairy company. He said that India’s dairy sector is growing at 6%, vis-à-vis the global average of 2%. #MEDC #MaharashtraEconomicDevelopmentCouncil #India #Maharashtra #Mumbai #Pune #Nashik #Nagpur #Kolhapur #council #research #researchanddevelopment #socioeconomic #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #economy #indianeconomy #globaleconomy #economynews #worldeconomy

Makhana, also known as fox nuts, originates from the wetlands of Bihar and is revered for its nutritional value. Despite its popularity, the processing of makhana is extremely labor-intensive and delicate, making it a challenging task for those involved. Furthermore, the makhana sector remains highly unorganized, with limited large-scale infrastructure or standardized practices. Here’s what I found during my analysis (using the lowest possible values): 1️⃣ At the Guri/Lava Level: - Production: 25,000 MT (have taken the lowest possible value) at around ₹500/MT. - Market size: Roughly ₹1,200-1,300 crore. 2️⃣ Processed/Raw Makhana (India): - Domestic production: 10,000 MT (have taken the lowest possible value) at ₹800/MT. - Market size: ₹800 crore. 3️⃣ Processed/Raw Makhana (Exports): - Export volume: 15,000 MT (have taken the lowest possible value) at ₹1,200/MT. - Market size: ₹1,800 crore. 🌍 Total Market: Combining all levels, the makhana market is currently around ₹4,000 crore, with a CAGR of 15-18%. This sector is growing by approximately ₹1,000 crore every year! As makhana continues to rise in demand, both domestically and globally, it opens up significant opportunities for farmers, processors, and exporters. 💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts: - Where do you see the biggest growth opportunities in this sector? - How can we further boost India’s makhana exports and organize this sector better? Looking forward to your insights and ideas! #Makhana #AgricultureGrowth #BiharEconomy #SustainableAgriculture #GlobalMarkets #FoodIndustry #Entrepreneurship Anshuman Sinha Arvind Jha Abha Thakur Aditya Dalmia Manish Anand

With its robust infrastructure and investor-friendly environment, #UttarPradesh is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the beverage manufacturing sector. #VarunBeverages, a key player in the bottling #industry, is driving this momentum with eight operational plants already in place and three more upcoming facilities. This significant expansion underscores the state's commitment to fostering #industrial_growth, providing a strong platform for businesses to thrive. With strategic investments and an enabling environment, Uttar Pradesh is not just bottling beverages but bottling success, delivering #economic_growth and #opportunities across the region. #InvestInUP Government of UP CM Office, GoUP Invest India VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED Confederation of Indian Industry ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry

This gap/opportunity getting visible everywhere and local production-consumption loops starting to form alone can create numerous positive outcomes for places and the communities there, for climate and for biodiversity. Add strengthened local ownership and stewardship to the mix and both adaptation in the short term and mitigation and better economic futures in the medium term are possible. How do we start to act at scale, at the unit of one, everywhere?

Delighted to share that #DoA&FW, Agricultural Marketing Division, Govt. of India has included me as a Member, Special Invitee for the #ExpertCommittee to formulate " National Policy on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)" - Way foreword to the ongoing CSS-10,000 #FPO Program of GoI. This invite is influenced and informed by the success of our #NABARANGPUR #ODISHA #MAIZEFPO MODEL and the #HUBofExcellence for FPOs that evolved out of the #BMGF and #DepartmentofAgriculture & FW - Odisha supported MANDI Program. Two FPOs promoted under the program are now jointly seen as "FPO HUB of Excellence" and showcase most pre-requisites of successful programs. With a turnover of INR 8.70 Cr and 4.05 cr respectively in their 4th Financial Business year. The HUB showcases #ClimateResilientAgriculture Practices, #CarbonCredit, #farmmechanization #fpofinancing #digitilization #traceablity #womenfarmers #tribalfarmers #nutrigardens #seedproduction #qualitycontrol #riskmanagement #marketing #processing #digitalsoiltesting #convergence and many more. The FPO HUB is now charging INR 5000 for facilitating exposure visit to their facilities. 64 FPOs and 39 FPO promoting institutions/CBBOs/Startups across Odisha, Chattishgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam and UP have undertaken exposure visit in last two FYs for cross learning. Some notable contributions of the program are 1. FPO rating tool, 2. Build Operate Train Transfer (BOTT) model for FPO management and 3. Scaleup by Govt. of Odisha as INR 100 Cr Mukhyamantri Maize Mission (#MMM) expanding to 15 districts across the state. Shall be happy to forword recommendations by industry peers for an enabling FPO ecosystem in the country. ACCESS Development Services

🌾 Empowering Agriculture, Transforming Lives! 🌾 Bank of Baroda’s Mega Kisan Melas in West Bengal, part of the 7th Baroda Kisan Pakhwada, brought together 20,000 farmers to explore innovative banking solutions and agri-focused initiatives. Inaugurated by Shri Bala Subramaniam Elango, Chief General Manager, and Shri Sanjay Kr. Tiwary, Zonal Head, the event emphasized the Bank’s role in strengthening India’s agricultural sector through tech-driven solutions and Government-backed schemes. 🚜💡 #BarodaKisanPakhwada #FarmersFirst #AgriInnovation #BankOfBaroda

Lal Bahadur Shastri: The Unsung Architect of India’s White Revolution👇 Often, when we speak of the White Revolution, Dr. Verghese Kurien takes center stage. But behind this monumental success there was also a leader whose quiet determination changed the course of India’s dairy industry forever - #Lal #Bahadur #Shastri. In the 1960s, India faced a food crisis. Shastri, known for his humble but bold leadership, realized that agriculture—particularly milk production—could be the key to rural empowerment. During a pivotal visit to Anand, Gujarat, he witnessed the success of the #Amul cooperative and saw the potential for replicating this Anand Amul Pattern across the nation. Shastri’s pivotal decision to entrust Dr. Kurien with expanding the cooperative model wasn’t just about dairy. It was about self-sufficiency, rural empowerment, and giving power back to the people. He backed the launch of #OperationFlood, sparking a movement that transformed India into the world’s largest milk producer. On his #birthday let's remember Shastri Ji’s legacy in the White Revolution, which shows us that visionary leadership is not always about being in the spotlight—it’s about enabling others to create change. His belief in the power of cooperatives and grassroots movements became the backbone of #India’s #dairy success story. "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan"—A vision for farmers that transformed the nation’s milk economy. #LalBahadurShastri #WhiteRevolution #Amul #OperationFlood #Leadership #RuralEmpowerment #IndianDairy #NDDB

🌟 Exciting Highlights from the Stakeholder Consultation Workshop in Guwahati! 🌟 Recently in May 2024, we successfully concluded our stakeholder consultation workshop in Guwahati. This significant event brought together key stakeholders in the potato value chain sector to discuss and strategize on de-risking the potato cultivation by introducing the climate-smart potato varieties, enhancing farm income and reducing CO2 emissions from potato supply chain in Assam and Bihar. Hosted by SIDDHIVINAYAK AGRI PROCESSING PVT LTD ( SV AGRI ) and The Lightsmith Group supported by U.S. Department of State, and Nordic Development Fund (NDF), the workshop underscored our commitment to transforming the potato ecosystem through innovation and collaboration. We were honored to have participation from various esteemed organizations, including representatives from Agrico (Netherlands), KISHLAY FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED, PwC India, Rang De, FWWB - India, and Samunnati. These collaborative efforts highlighted how multi-stakeholder partnerships can drive significant business value and contribute to broader environmental goals. 🌾 "Collaboration and innovation are the seeds that grow sustainable futures." 🌾 Michel de Bruin, Hemant Gaur, Kaushik Malpani, Sangita Dey Chanda, Brian Parham, Olivia Reader, Anaïs Angoulvant, Ritesh Pandey, Tara Guelig Sanjay Wagle, Vinay Tuli, Shreesh Tripathi, Himanshu Vaghela, Naresh Babu Kunche, Anshul Batwara, Pankaj Barman, Richa Verma You can have a glimpse of the workshop from the video link below #SVAgriculture #SustainableFarming #PotatoValueChain #Assam #Bihar #InnovationInAgriculture #FarmersFirst #Agritech #GuwahatiEvent

🚨 COW DUNG = FUEL = ₹10 CRORE ANNUAL TURNOVER?! 😮 Here's how India is transforming waste into wealth! In a groundbreaking move, PM Modi just inaugurated India’s first-ever Bio-CNG Gaushala in Gwalior—and it’s about to revolutionize how we look at cows, energy, and sustainability. This isn’t just another gaushala—it’s a massive energy hub with a capacity for 10,000 cows, producing 100 tons of cow dung every single day. And thanks to a partnership with Indian Oil Corporation (which invested ₹32 Crore under its CSR initiative), this cow dung will be converted into a powerful resource—CNG! 💡 Let’s break it down: 🔹 The CNG plant will turn that 100 tons of dung into 3 tons of Bio-CNG daily. 🔹 This gas will be directly used to power vehicles in Gwalior. Just think: a CNG auto from Bajaj has a 4kg tank, and these cows will produce enough fuel to power 750 auto-rickshaws every single day! 🛺 🔹 And here’s the kicker: At the current price of CNG (₹93.5/kg), this plant will generate a daily turnover of ₹2.8 Lakhs, which means over ₹10 Crore annually! 🚀 Why This Initiative is a Game-Changer for India: 1️⃣ Increases the life value of cows: By turning cow dung into fuel, farmers and gaushalas can generate more income from their livestock. 2️⃣ Empowers local communities: This project could pave the way for every district in India to become self-sufficient in meeting its gas needs. 3️⃣ Boosts the economy: By reducing India’s reliance on imported fuel, we can save forex, and this model also creates new job opportunities in the rural economy. #modi #india #bharat #development