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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,

DABD NEWS

Directorate of Agribusiness Development Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Patron : Dr. N. KUMAR, Vice-Chancellor

Editor : Dr. S.D. SIVAKUMAR

Associate Editor : Dr. M. SHANTHASHEELA

Nurturing Idea to

Business

Vol. 1 Issue- 3 July - Sep, 2019

Institutional Development Plan (IDP) Launch

DABD is the nodal office for implementing IDP.

Dr. R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General

(Education) & National Director, NAHEP, ICAR,

New Delhi inaugurated the programme on

Saturday, 21st September, 2019 Discussions were

held between DDG and entrepreneurs and

members of start-ups at the Directorate of

Agribusiness Development. Application of Virtual

Reality for enhancing learning outcome and Block

chain for managing FPO’s was demonstrated by

industry experts for enhancing learning outcome.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has been

awarded the Institutional Development Plan on

“Enhancing the Learning Outcome,

Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills of Farm

Graduates through Excellence in Education” for

a period of 24 months(Aug 2019 to July 2022) with

a budget of Rs.2486 lakhs from Indian Council of

Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi under

National Agricultural Higher Education Project

(NAHEP). The State Government would contribute

Rs.500 lakhs for the IDP.

Objectives of the IDP (TNAU)

1. To improve learner centric environment by adopting innovative pedagogy and academic reforms

2. To promote student and faculty diversity, competence, entrepreneurship, skill development and

international outlook

3. To enhance education management by leveraging alumni network, technology and partnership

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DABD ACTIVITIES

Interactive meeting was organized with

Private Seed Producers along with the

Directors (CPBG, Horticulture & Seed

Centre), TNAU to discuss about TNAU

varieties for Breeder Seed Production on

30.07.2019.

Training Programme on “Opportunities for

value addition in Agriculture Produce” was

conducted from 06.08.2019 to 09.08.2019 for

Agrepreneurs under Agri-Clinics and

Agribusiness Centre’s.

Three Days Training Programme on “Managing Agribusiness Incubation Centre” was conducted

from 26.08.2019 to 28.08.2019 for CEOs, Business Managers and Assistant Business Managers of

BIFs.

Two batches of Five Days Training Programme on “EDP on Agricultural Export & Import Training”

were conducted 19.08.2019 to 23.08.2019 & 26.08.2019 to 30.08.2019.

VISITORS

Shri. Ashok Dalwai, IAS, Chief Executive

Officer, National Rainfed Area Authority, Ministry

of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, New Delhi

visited DABD on 01.07.2019.

Mr. Paul Selvam Devadoss, Chairman, The

Integrated Agriculture Co-operative Malaysia

Limited, Malaysia visited DABD on 03.07.2019 &

04.07.2019.

Thiru. Chiru, IAS, Commissioner ((Agricultural

Marketing) & Agribusiness) visited DABD on

20.08.2019 and

Interacted with TBI Incubatees

Discussed with “EDP on Export & Import

Training” Participants

Attended Block Chain Management Meeting

TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION

MoU between TNAU and M/s Proline Seeds, New Delhi for

COH (M) 8 Commercialization signed on 04.09.2019. It is a

medium maturity (90-95 days), single cross (UMI 1201x UMI

1230) normal hybrid, grains bold, orange yellow in colour with

semi dent type. Highly stable high yielding hybrid (irrigated

7500-8000 kg/ha & rainfed 5000-5500kg/ha) and wider

adaptability across the states in India. It has multiple disease

resistance and moderate resistance to stem borer.

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Shining Start-ups by top retailers in India

Big retailers have been expanding their venture through startups for bridging with farmers. One such

exemplary startup onboard is the Ninjacart. The online grocery platform plans to strengthen its supply

chain by embedding the tracking and tracing mechanism of fresh fruits and vegetables in their supply

chain from farm to fridge. The Food Supply Chain Company is supporting farmers to boost their

agricultural income up to 20%.

Source :

https://inc42.com/startups/ninjacart-fixing-india-flawed-fresh-produce-food-supply-chain-bring-cheer-to-

farmers/

Cloud Kitchen : A gleaming business platform

Cloud kitchen is providing food online delivery in big cities and towns. The reason for its success are :

easy access to discounts through apps being developed and service by the prominent players. According

to DataLabs (Inc42 estimates), the projected market size of Cloud kitchen is expected to reach $1.05 Bn

by 2023.

Source :

https://inc42.com/datalab/indias-booming-cloud-kitchen-opportunity-and-the-market-challenges/

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the India Innovative

Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the most innovative state in India followed by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra,

Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttra Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, for the remaining top

ten major states respectively. The index shows that the innovative ecosystem of the country is strong in

south and western parts of India. The India Innovative Index (2019) would create synergies between

different stakeholders in the innovative ecosystem and India would shift to competitive good governance.

Source :

https://indiaeducationdiary.in/ampq/niti-aayog-launches-india-innovation-index2019-karanataka-tops-the-

innovatio-the-index/

MSME

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed to reduce fees for various intellectual property

rights like patents and designs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups to

promote innovations. As per the proposal, fees for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and

startups for filing of patent applications will be reduced from Rs 4,000 or Rs 4,400 to Rs 1,600 or Rs

1,750. For design applications filing, fees for MSMEs and startups will be reduced from Rs 2,000 to Rs

1,000.

Source:

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-proposes-to-significantly-reduce-fees-for-iprs-

for-msmes-startups-119091601023_1.html

Government e- Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has

signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India [SIDBI] to benefit MSMEs, women

entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Women Self Help Groups and various loan beneficiaries under

MUDRA and Stand-up India scheme. This is yet another step towards its growing partnership with

financial institutions to enable growth of MSMEs and Start-ups in the country.

Source:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1583586

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Export & Import - News

Overall Agri, processed food exports raised by 7 percent in Financial Year 2019

Overall exports of agri and processed food rose to Rs 1.28 lakh crore in financial year 2019 from Rs 1.20

lakh crore in the 2017-18 fiscal according to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export

Development Authority (APEDA). Export of Basmati rice rose to Rs 32,806 crore from Rs 26,871 crore in

2017-18, but that of the non-Basmati varieties slipped to Rs 20,903 crore from Rs 23,437 crore. Wheat

exports dropped to Rs 369 crore from Rs 624 crore. A glut in global wheat production made prices of

Indian wheat uncompetitive. Dairy products saw a 72% increase to Rs 3,376 crore from Rs 1,955 crore,

while pulses went up a little over 22% to Rs 1,795 crore from Rs 1,470 crore.

Source:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/agri-processed-food-exports-up-7-in-

fy19/articleshow/69276661.cms?from=mdr

Govt eases input tax refunds for exporters

In a major relief for the export sector, the customs authority has directed tax officials not to insist on proof

of realisation of exports proceeds for processing of input tax refunds. The new directive from the Central

Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) follows assurance from Honorable Finance Minister to the

industry on easing of compliances. The circular makes it clear that tax authorities will not insist on proof

of realisation of export proceeds for processing of refund claims related to export of goods as it has not

been envisaged in the law.

Source:

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/govt-eases-input-tax-refunds-for-

exporters/articleshow/72134992.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=

cppst

Indian rice exporters need certification of inspection to export to European Union

India exports about 3 lakh tonnes of basmati rice to the European Union. The European Commission had

brought down in basmati rice the maximum residue limit (MRL) level for Tricyclazole, a fungicide used by

farmers against a disease, to 0.01 mg per kg from 0.03 mg earlier. Therefore Indian rice exporters have

to get a certification of inspection from Export Inspection Council/Export Inspection Agency located at

Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi, Delhi and Chennai to ship both the basmati and non-basmati varieties to

countries of the European Union (EU).

Source:

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/now-rice-exporters-must-obtaiun-

certification-of-inspection-to-export-to-european-union/article29897445.ece

Vol. 1 Issue- 3 July - Sep, 2019

Upcoming Events (www.dabdtnau.in)

Field Day – 01.10.2019

UBA Orientation Programme for PI’s – 11.10.2019

CDB Training for selected FPO’s – 29.10.2019 to

02.11.2019 & 16.12.2019 to 20.12.2019

AGPREUN IDEATHON CHALLENGE 2019

EDP – Digital Marketing – 09.12.2019 to

13.12.2019

Patron Dr. N. Kumar,

Vice-Chancellor Editor Dr. S. D. Sivakumar,

Director (ABD) Associate Editor Dr. M. Shanthasheela,

Associate Professor(AEX)

Editorial Team Dr. P. Selvaraju, Professor(SST) Dr. M. Malarkodi, Assistant Professor(ARM) Dr. R. Balaji, Assistant Professor(ARM)

Technical Team Mrs. R. Minithra, SRF Ms. B. Navaneetham, SRF Ms. P. Sangeetha, SRF Mrs. A. Kalyani, Tech. Asst.