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IRise
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The I-Rise program, supported by Syngenta, is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering rural youth with agricultural skills and opportunities. Built on the 3E approach-Educate, Engage, and Elevate program offers a blend of 30-day classroom training and a two-month field training, followed by pathways to advanced training, employment in agribusiness companies, fostering micro-entrepreneurship, and nurturing participants as lead farmers in their communities.
This initiative is designed to equip young individuals with the skills and opportunities required to thrive in the agribusiness sector.
A key highlight of IRise is the collaboration with industry experts and academia for not only supporting skill development but also lays the groundwork for sustainable growth and innovation within India’s agricultural ecosystem.
With a broader goal to train 1 Lakh rural youth, IRise seeks to bring young people back to agriculture, which remains the backbone of India’s economy, ensuring a vibrant future for the sector.
Targeted States:
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, AP, Telangana, and Karnataka.
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