MADURAI, 22 April 2025: The Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation (SIPPO), in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (Hyderabad), has announced a 45-day free residential training programme aimed at fostering agricultural entrepreneurship.
The programme will cover topics such as agricultural clinics and establishing agricultural business centres.
Designed to help individuals start their own businesses in the agricultural sector, the training will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Upon completion, successful candidates will be eligible for loans ranging from INR 10 lakh to INR 1 crore.
As an added benefit, NABARD will provide a subsidy of 36% for general category applicants and 44% for women and SC/ST candidates. The programme is open to students aged 18-60 who hold a degree or diploma in science, agriculture, or related subjects.
Interested applicants can contact SIPPO at their Madurai office at 52 I Floor, T.B. Road, Mahaboobpalayam, Madurai 625016, or via phone at 78715 55825, 0452-2602339, or 2603085.
Applicants are required to bring photocopies of their Aadhaar card, Class 12 mark sheet, Degree certificate, and two passport-sized photographs for submission. For further details, candidates can email mdusippo@gmail.com.
This initiative aims to empower individuals, especially those from rural areas, to pursue agricultural entrepreneurship, contributing to the growth of the agriculture sector and local economies.
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