The School of Organic Farming at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) conducted tutorial classes and hands-on-training on “Entrepreneurship” for SC students. Nearly 15 students from different departments of PAU participated in this programme which was coordinated by Dr Neeraj Rani and Dr Amanpreet Kaur, and featured enlightening sessions by esteemed experts.

Dr SS Walia, Director, School of Organic Farming, provided tips for the success of enterprise by adopting Integrated Farming System model, while Dr Rajender Kumar, Principal Agronomist, motivated the students to opt for successful cultivation of turmeric and its value addition.

Dr Neeraj Rani encouraged the students to imbibe entrepreneurship development qualities to establish Vermitechnology, whereas Dr Amanpreet Kaur explained extraction of essential oils.

Dr AS Sidhu delivered a lecture on understanding entrepreneurship in organic farming.

Dr Manisha Thakur discussed inculcation, advancement and grooming of entrepreneurial skills to establish vegetable nursery business.

Dr Vajinder Kalra dwelt upon entrepreneurship in cultivation of field crops.

Dr Ajay Chaudhary discussed biofungicide technology and its relevance in entrepreneurship development.

Concluding the program, Dr Sohan Singh Walia, Director of School of Organic Farming engaged with the participants to inspire and motivate them. Later, Dr Rani and Dr Kaur distributed training materials among the attendees.