January 2026

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 28 jan 2026

India's agriculturally rich and intensive state of Punjab is planning to undergo strategic technological shift as the government is designing policies to encourage and enhance 'agri-entrepreneurship'. To pursue this course the government officials are brainstorming and discussing options with the academia. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has already initiated the concept of building Agro-Processing Complexes (APC) at various places in state that will be processing hubs for the region with advanced post-harvest machines. Mr. Arshdeep Singh Thind, Punjab's administrative secretary for agriculture and farmers' welfare, says, 'In view of high tariffs imposed by foreign nations, the rural community must be given a reliable and stable option like agro-processing for a steady flow of income.' Mr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor of PAU, says, 'The shift from self-help groups to individual entrepreneurs is already yielding results.' Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research at PAU, says, 'Value addition for staples like wheat, rice, and oilseeds offers the most realistic path to doubling rural incomes.' He further emphasized the utilization of 'vocal for local' initiatives and expert-entrepreneur collaboration by the university to ensure long-term livelihood sustainability. Read on...

The Times of India: Punjab signals shift to 'agri-entrepreneurship'
Author: NA

---

the3h | glomc00 | ilmeps | mawdesigns | anasmark | ilmeds | read | contact