Udaipur, November 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The City of Lakes, Udaipur, is set to host yet another prestigious national-level event — the National Conference on Agriculture and Livestock Entrepreneurship, scheduled from November 11 to 13. The three-day conference aims to explore new avenues for strengthening rural livelihoods and entrepreneurship in India.
The event is being organized jointly by the Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajeevika), the Rural Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, and the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, women from self-help groups (SHGs), and representatives from across Indian states and Union Territories will participate.
Day 1 – Innovation and Direction (November 11)
The conference will begin with an inaugural session at 10 a.m., attended by key dignitaries including Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena, Minister of Rural Development, Rajasthan; Otaram Devasi, Minister of State, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Rajasthan; Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India; T.K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary; and Sreya Guha, Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development, Rajasthan.
Senior officials from all states, including State Mission Directors and CEOs of livelihood missions, will also attend. A digital platform launch and the unveiling of a compendium based on the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, highlighting women’s empowerment success stories, are key highlights.
Sessions on “Transforming the Rural Economy through Livestock Sector” and “From Producer Collective to Business Collective” will follow. The day will conclude with a cultural evening celebrating Rajasthan’s heritage.
Day 2 – Collaboration, Innovation, and Women Empowerment (November 12)
The second day will begin with a recap of Day 1 and will include multiple thematic sessions such as “Action for Collaboration – Strengthening the Livelihood Ecosystem,” “Beyond Credit – Innovative Financial Architecture,” and “She-Life – Women-Led Agriculture and Livestock Enterprises.”
Discussions will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs, creating new financing models, and promoting collective business structures. Another cultural event will mark the evening’s close.
Day 3 – Market Linkages and Experience Sharing (November 13)
The final day will feature buyer-seller roundtables and open B2B sessions, allowing direct interactions between producers and buyers to discuss marketing strategies and business collaborations. Participants will also embark on field visits to Jhadol, Rishabhdev, Rajsamand, and Dungarpur to witness rural livelihood models in action and experience Rajasthan’s local culture.
Conference Objective
The national conference aims to strengthen agriculture and livestock-based entrepreneurship, empower rural women economically, and promote sustainable, business-oriented rural enterprises. Rajeevika officials noted that initiatives like “Lakhpati Didi” have already transformed many rural lives, and this event seeks to expand that success story across India.
Preparations Underway
Divisional Commissioner and Acting Collector Pragya Kevalramani has directed all concerned departments to ensure smooth arrangements. Rajeevika District Project Manager Khyalilal Khatik confirmed that all preparations are in full swing, with coordinated support from various departments.
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