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Principal Scientist and I/c Head, Division of Social Sciences and Training, IIHR, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore – 560 089, Karnataka

Business analytics focuses on data, statistical analysis and reporting to help investigate and analyze business performance, provide insights, and drive recommendations to improve performance.

What are the 4 types of business analytics?

Similarity between an entrepreneur and a self-employed person is that they both own a business, but self-employment means working for oneself as an independent owner of the business rather than being employed. Majority of business owners fall under the category of self-employed. They begin with a skill or particular set of skills and find that the opportunity to make money arises.
An entrepreneur is a self-employed person having additional attributes of undertaking challenges and moderate risk-taking behaviour to achieve his/her goals. Entrepreneur is a person who organizes and operates a business taking on extraordinary financial risks in order to do so and has a growth orientation. Entrepreneurship is all about risks and rewards. Entrepreneurs think outside the box for the best ways to succeed and move on to their next venture. While the businesses might be of interest it is really the passion of the start-up and leading something to success that drives them every day. Often this can lead to selling the business or moving on to start a new one, once they have everything in place as they are always looking for challenges.
Income generation refers to activities undertaken for monetary returns and livelihood. Income generation is common to entrepreneurship, self-employment and income generation. Activities done for sustenance or low profit activities with minimal challenges are termed as income generation.
Phases of entrepreneurship development
There are three stages of establishing an enterprise:
1. Income generation: In the initial stage one tries to generate surplus or profit. This is done on part time or casual basis to supplement income e.g. a man with some surplus money might put his money in a fixed deposit account in a bank or a chit fund to earn some interest.
2. Self-employment: In the second stage an individual’s fulltime involvement is in his Bown occupation, e.g. a person who starts a general merchant or a grocery shop and s/he remains satisfied with it.

Schemes and projects are functioning in our country for promotion of entrepreneurship development among rural youth, women and would-be entrepreneurs. Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) central sector scheme jointly managed and implemented by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) supported by NITI Aayog, Rural Self Employment training Institute (RSETI) managed by Banks with active co-operation from the Government of India and State Government in the line of RUDSETI (Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institute), Rural Technology Park (RTP) of NIRD, MUDRA Bank established under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), Rural Livelihood programs under ASPIRE Scheme of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises etc. are some support schemes and institutions for entrepreneurship development in India. Her are the some of the entrepreneurship Development Programmes and Schemes:
1. PM VIshwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM VIKAS)
• Launched on 1Feb, 2023
• To empower traditional artisans and craftspeople by integrating them with the MSME value chain, financial support, access to latest technology.
2. Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund
• Launched on 2020
• Launched under: Atma Nirbhar Package
• Fund: Rs.10, 000 cr
• Objective: objective of supporting Venture Capital (VC) / Private Equity (PE) firms to invest in the MSME segment

Agribusiness: A Dynamic Concept
Agribusiness, an ever-evolving concept since its introduction in the 1950s, encompasses a broad spectrum of business and management activities linked to agriculture. Downey and Erickson defined agribusiness as encompassing all activities undertaken by firms that supply inputs to the farming sector, produce agricultural products, and process, transport, finance, or market these products. Chait extended the definition to include agriculturally related businesses such as warehouses, wholesalers, processors, and retailers.
In developed countries, agribusiness is broadly defined as the total output from farm production and processing at both pre- and post-farm gate stages. In contrast, in developing nations like India, agribusiness is categorized into four distinct sub-sectors:
1. Agricultural inputs
2. Agricultural production
3. Agro-processing
4. Marketing and trade
These sub-sectors contribute to adding value and utility to agricultural goods. Agribusiness has emerged as a specialized field within management sciences, focusing on activities and linkages, both backward and forward, related to production, processing, marketing, trade, and distribution of food, feed, and fiber, along with the supply of inputs and services.
Examples of Agribusiness Ventures
• Vermicompost
• Poultry Farming
• Mushroom Cultivation
• Beekeeping
• Livestock Feed Production

Abstract

This chapter will look at the major reasons why farmers in India are unable to take advantage of Agricultural profession as a mode of generating income and suggest ways to change this by employing new technologies. Agriculture has basic processes which require identifying the season for planting the seeds at the right time, watering the plants to the required level, undertaking maintenance for the different plants and then finally harvesting at the right time to ensure that the effort that has been put into the agricultural process results in useful output. In business terms the output when it is valued in terms of money, should enable the farming business to sell their output at a certain price that will enable them to pay off the money that has been used for setting up the crop for that cycle. This chapter will underscore the valuable contribution of remote sensing data in farming to enhance operational decisions. We will look at how low-cost technologies can be implemented into the existing agricultural extension activities and help farmers make better decisions that will enable them to be more business oriented. It is envisaged that incorporating high technology-based data into simple to understand terminology willhelp reduce the burden on farmers. This is due to the lack of knowledge but also due to the low volume of information that is possible to be fed to the farmers through the agriculture extension network in the country. However, due to the varied nature of farming in India it is difficult for extension officers to specialise but concentrate their efforts on widely utilised crops in an area. The following figure below explains in simple terms how the cycle of activities occur in a farmer’s world and where business decisions are taken that will have an impact on the profitability.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) in agriculture refers to a series of interconnected activities, including procurement, order fulfillment, product design and development, distribution, delivery, shipping, and customer service. These activities involve two or more organizations within the agribusiness sector working together to meet customer demand. SCM emerged in the 1980s as an integrative approach to managing the entire flow of goods, from suppliers to end-users, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and efficiency. It has since evolved to incorporate broader integration of business processes along the supply chain. The primary focus of SCM is on optimizing costs and ensuring the efficient movement of materials from their source to their final destination. An efficient supply chain plays a crucial role in reducing operational costs.
In contrast, a value chain focuses on a set of linked activities that add value to a product, connecting producers to processors and markets. Value chains prioritize cooperation among actors to produce high-quality products and generate equitable income for all participants. Unlike supply chains, which center on logistics and product movement, value chains also include the transfer of knowledge, finance, payments, and social capital to organize producers and communities. While supply chains begin at the point of production, value chains originate from the consumer perspective.
The Concept of Supply Chain in Agriculture
The supply chain concept is critical for addressing unique characteristics of agricultural produce, such as:
• Seasonal production patterns
• Localized production regions
• Perishable nature of produce
• Post-harvest losses of varying magnitudes
• Low price realization by farmers
• Presence of multiple intermediaries

Introduction

Agriculture is vital to the Indian economy in terms of job creation, with nearly half of the Indian population relying on agriculture and related activities for a living. A large proportion of the population, particularly in rural areas, is illiterate. The rural population, which is illiterate and ignorant, is unable to cope with the complexities of agricultural technology management. As a result, vocational training and technology dissemination are few viable options for increasing production efficiency and achieving rapid and sustainable agricultural development. The State of Odisha derives more than a quarter of its revenue from agriculture. More than 40% of the people in the state of Odisha depend on farming as their primary source of income and way of life, making up more than 53% of the state’s workforce. whereas agricultural technology has developed into a logical extension of the traditions, conventions, knowledge, and skills that date back to the early days of human civilization and have continued to evolve over time. It was not just agriculture that produced food or other biological means; rather, it essentially presented a wide range of traditional values to make it abundantly evident that “TECHNOLOGY and TECHNIQUE” are the cultural means to satisfy the biological as well as social demand for life. To provide the necessary acceleration to the agricultural development, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Scheme was launched during 2005-06 in order to enrich farmer’s skills, knowledge and competency several developmental programmes/projects, in agriculture and allied sectors. In the state Odisha, a district level autonomous institute has taken the main responsibility of all technology dissemination activities at district level for development of farmers and farm women through its bottom –up approach. During 2010 the reforms made in ATMA project and farm persons were given due importance to its multifarious activities like training, demonstration, information support, input supply, market-oriented facilities, linking credit and exposure visit etc. These multi-purpose activities provide ample opportunities for the farm communities and makes the resources accessible for them. Additionally, ATMA served as a link between individuals in need and those with the means necessary for undergoing rapid technological change. It is also critical to evaluate various stakeholders of ATMA in order to enhance both its organisational and functional approach. This includes various parameters such as efficiency of skilled professionals of ATMA, availability of resources and feedback from farmer beneficiaries among other factors.

Introduction

The term, “non-governmental organization” or NGO, came into use in 1945 because of the need for the UN to differentiate in its Charter between participation rights for intergovernmental specialized agencies and those for international private organizations. At the UN, virtually all types of private bodies can be recognized as NGOs .They only have to be independent from government control, not seeking to challenge governments either as a political party or by a narrow focus on human rights, non-profit-making and non-criminal (Ali Mostashari, 2005). On the contrary India is one the poorest countries housing one third of the total world poor population. 43% of Indian children are malnourished, a third ofthe world’s total. Over 25% of Indians are illiterate, and more than 20 million children are out of school (Asheesh Bisht et al., 2013). India is a highly populated and predominantly rural country. It is classified as a country of medium human development, ranked 128th in the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Index 2007. Life expectancy is 63.7 years at birth, and four fifths of the population lives on less than $2/day. The adult literacy rate is 61 percentages. India has a long history of civil society based on the concepts of daana (giving) and seva (service). Numerous organizations were established during this period, including the Friend-in-Need Society (1858), Prathana Samaj (1864), Satya Shodhan Samaj (1873), Arya Samaj (1875), the National Council for Women in India (1875), and the Indian National Conference (1887). Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India in 1916 shifted the focus of development activities to economic self sufficiency.

Introduction

Corona viruses are a huge family of viruses that cause many chronic diseases. A novel corona virus is an advanced strain of virus that has not been formerly identified in humans. Accepted recommendations to avert the spread of disease include regular hand washing, covering of mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, avoid close contact (social distancing) with anyone showing symptoms,etc. Since majority of the people, especially children are sitting inside their home the usage of digital platforms are also increased dramatically.

COVID-19 and the associated lockdown in the country, has made a significant impact on the life of the population, across boundaries. Roughly saying, it has been near to a year since the foremost case of corona virus was reported in India, which was reported on January 30th 2020. Today that is, on 10th December 2020, 69,383,534 corona cases were reported, 1,578,707 deaths and 48,155,526 cases were recovered globally. In India 9,768,643 corona cases were reported, Of which 141,817 deaths and 9,253,388 cases were recovered. Whereas in Kerala, 2562 deaths, 658633 confirmed cases and 596593 recovered cases were reported. The only fluctuations are in the statistics, but the conditions are the same in each day. Of this study, we aim to create awareness on COVID-19 through interactive and pleasure seeking games. This helps to make them aware about the severity of the pandemic and also improves their psychological health. Lack of awareness and the passive attitude of people is the major factor of this situation. Children and the older adults are the major two communities more convenient to disseminate the information and at the same time they are the most vulnerable groups to the corona virus. Children are more enthusiastic and older people are more precaution. By providing the same games for both age groups, the interaction between both becomes closer and thereby improves the mental well-being of both in a family. So that the games were most effective in all respects. Games are activities usually undertaken for fun and enjoyment, but it not only meant for fun but also gives edutainment. Games are an effective tool to disseminate information by entertaining way.

Introduction

The success of green revolution strategies for raising agricultural productivity and production has depended on the development of crop varieties that are more responsive to increased applications of water, manure, fertilizer, and agrochemical means of protection against pests. For farmers to benefit from this process whereby investing in more inputs can lead to production of more outputs, they had to begin by buying and using improved seeds. The green revolution was clearly seed dependent. The system of rice intensification (SRI) and other agro ecological approaches follow a different strategy, on the other hand. They work with whatever crop varieties the farmer already has or prefers to use (recognizing that it is always most productive to start with whatever genotype is best suited to the farmers’ circumstances and goals). Agro ecological methods are more likely to reduce the use of external input than to increase this as they mobilize and capitalize upon potentials that already within plants and upon the interactions between plants and their biotic and abiotic environments, i.e., mutual influences among plants, other organisms, climate, soil and other inanimate factors (Altieri, 1995; Gliessman, 1998; Uphoff, 2002). This is a very different envisioning of the agricultural domain.

Introduction

Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are the organizations engaged in particular plethora of activities aimed at protecting and promoting the varied interests of the people. As the name suggests, NGOs are the state independent voluntary groups working towards various social causes – ‘Charitable Purposes’. Section 2 (15) of the Income Tax Act 1961 explains charitable purpose as those activities aimed at the relief of the poor, education, yoga, medical relief, preservation of environment including the watersheds, wild life forests and preservation of monuments or places or objects of artistic or historic interest and the advancement of any other object of general public utility. These ‘Not–for Profit’ organizations differ from other business as the main aim of such ventures is charity not generating profits. These NGOs are prohibited from distributing the income generated from their working among its members. There is no single consolidated act dealing with the formation and registration of NGOs. This is because an NGO is an umbrella term for all the charitable ventures. An NGO, in itself, can have various structures. These can be registered as societies, trusts and as private limited. Non-profit companies commonly referred to as section 8 companies therefore an NGO can be registered under any of the three acts i.e., Company Act (2013), Societies Registration Act (1860) and Indian Trust Act (1862).

Methodology

In the present study, the researcher has tried to present a broad picture of the role of media with his empirical observations on news in some selected print media and TV channels. The content analysis of news along with comparative method between print and electronic, news related to problems in rural governance and other news were taken into consideration.

Introduction

As Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation, rightly pointed out that “The true India is to be found not in its few cities, but in its seven hundred thousand villages. If the villages perish, India will perish too”. (GoI website) Primarily India is an agrarian society, where more than 70% people lives in countryside. As majority of our population reside in rural hinterland and their livelihood depends on agricultural and economic activities related to it. People from rural areas migrating to mega cities or urban areas or industrial townships to seek jobs in service sectors. The seasonal migration of laborers to big cities has become a regular feature in our economy. These uprooted people feel lucky to get something to earn for near and dear ones. 58 per cent of these rural households are employed in farming sector i.e. cultivation, livestock rearing and other agricultural activity, which in turn contributes less than 60 per cent to their average monthly income. These were the findings of the ‘Situation Assessment Survey of Agriculture Households’ for the 2012-2013 crop years, from July to June. A brief overview of Indian economy reveals that agriculture contributes 16.5 per cent of the GDP contribution, compared to Industry’s 29.8 per cent and service sector’s 54.4, as per the census of 2015. It is also worth to recall that despite the big claim of booming Indian economy, the share of informal employment in total employment has remained above 90 per cent throughout the period 2004-05 to 2011-12, the Economic Survey 2014-15 revealed.

Introduction

Enhancing productivity and profitability are two major factors of agricultural growth for the future. Over dependence on monsoon and limited scope for area expansion made agriculture development is critical to generate employment and additional income for the rural poor. Major part of agricultural population is small and marginal farmers who are economically vulnerable and poor. The consequence of inclement weather on crop production affects ultimately livelihoods of farmers. In the changing scenario improvements in farmers’ productivity and profitability, diversification of agriculture have been acknowledged to enhance profit, generate additional employment for rural masses and to conserve the natural resources.

Integration of different component at farm level is the need of hour to enhance the profitability of agriculture production system. Jharkhand state a resource rich state wheremonocroping in rainfed agriculture with small undulated upland is in practice. Rural economy is mixed type where forest produce particularly lac play important role. To enhance rural economy, integration of agriculture with forest based intervention appears to be viable option to enhance profits and productivity of upland which is almost sixty percent of total cultivable land. Even though moisture is available during Rabi free grazing made imperative cultivation of second crop. Continuous aberrant weather demand the inclusion of forest resources to be exploited in diversified and integrated manner as forest interventions require little water.

Nearly 19.9% of India's GDP (Statistics Times.com, 2021) and 54.6% (According to the 2011 census of India) of the people are employed in agriculture, which is important for the country's economy. Despite making up the majority of landowners, small and marginal farmers confront a number of obstacles including restricted access to government services, contemporary technologies, and financial choices. In addition, they frequently experience crop failures and are heavily dependent on shady middlemen and local loan sharks. Following the Y.K. Alagh Committee's recommendations, the Indian government introduced the idea of Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) in 2001. These organisations are designed to empower small-scale farmers by giving them the ability to communicate directly with consumers and strengthen their negotiating position.

Small-scale farmer groups known as FPOs band together to promote their shared products and pool resources. In India, there are already over 7,300 FPOs registered, with over 1.5 million farmers joining. The Indian government wants to bring together over a million farmers under the FPO umbrella by setting an ambitious objective of 10,000 new FPOs being established by 2024–25.

Investment Appraisal Techniques

A financial evaluation/ appraisal of Project considers the possible compensations of completing the Project against the anticipated expenses. The assessment of the project will rely on several factors, including the Size of the project, time span of project etc. The motivation behind the financial evaluation is to decide if the project is advantageous, contrasting its expenses and its expected normal advantages. These methods are primarily designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new project. This investment evaluation technique includes Payback Period, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV), Accounting Rate of return (ARR), Profitability index etc. Each of these techniques evaluates the project from various angles and provides very useful insights. Investment appraisal techniques are divided in two parts namely, discounted cash flow methods and non-discounted cash flow methods.

Non-Discounted Cash Flow Techniques

Future cash flows are not brought to their Present value through Non-Discounted Cash flow methods. Non-Discounted Cash flow methods are also categorized into the following two techniques.

Project Implementation

Project Implementation is the process of putting a project plan into action. It takes place after the planning phase; planning phase includes key objectives, timeline and budget of the project. Execution includes organizing resources and assessing performance to guarantee the project stays within its anticipated scope and budget. It also involves handling any unforeseen issues in a way that keeps a project running smoothly.

Steps for Project Implementation

1. Assess the Project Plan: Before implementing the project, it is essential to create a plan that satisfies the expectations of the management, customers, and other stakeholders. The project manager must assess the project plan and guarantee that all team members comprehend the project and its requirements. The project manager must define the roles and the time required to complete each role. This step sets the standard for cooperation at work.

2. Execute the Plan: At this stage, the real work on the project begins. The project manager regularly discusses progress with his team. It measures progress along a timeline and tracks resource usage.

3. Make required Changes: Sometimes, during the implementation of the project, the manager has to make changes at the request of the customers or in other situations. Make these changes as needed, based on the design plan for solutions. Continue to interact with the team and ask questions to determine areas where they need more support.

4. Examine Project Data: It is crucial to gather and evaluate data throughout the execution phase of the project to assess the advancement of the project in comparison to its initial plan. Now, the day manager can use many project management software and information technology to collect and analyze real time data.

5. Assess the Feedback: After the conclusion of the project, it is crucial to gather feedback regarding the project outcomes from the clients, the project team and other stakeholders. This assists in determining the number of activities in the project that were executed as intended and aspects that require enhancement moving forward.

Abstract
Milk, recognized globally as a complete food, is rich in essential nutrients like calcium, amino acids, and bioactive compounds, offering numerous health benefits such as antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and anti-carcinogenic properties. India, the world’s largest milk producer with 170 million tonnes annually (20% of global production), is witnessing rapid growth in its dairy industry, projected to reach a market value of Rs. 10 trillion by 2025. The sector, driven by modernization, cooperatives, and increasing consumer demand for value-added products like ghee, cheese, and probiotics, presents vast entrepreneurial opportunities in dairy farming, processing, retail, and machinery manufacturing. However, challenges such as poor hygiene, inadequate cold chains, and livestock health issues hinder quality and scalability. Emerging processing technologies and adherence to FSSAI regulations can enhance product quality and market potential, making dairy enterprises a cornerstone of India’s food industry and rural economy.
Keywords: Dairy Industry, Milk Production, Agri-preneurship, Value-Added Products, Food Safety, FSSAI Regulations, Livestock Management, Probiotics, Cold Chain, Sustainable Development

Introduction
Broadly we can say environment means nature. Nature is the mother of the ecology. If we really care for integrity and overall health of nature, then the environment should be preserved and protected from all kinds of threat. The industrial revolution started in the late 18th and 19th centuries as a significant economic development. Industrialization was accelerated by the introduction of power-driven machinery.
This revolution affected the environment a lot. The main cause of this abundant increase in population which obviously increase living standards. To fulfill this high living standard and maintain living at per, we are prompted to deplete natural resources. The random and careless use of chemicals and fuel in industrial sector cause increased incident of air and water pollution. Business venture contributes a major part of the economic development and prosperity of the country as well as provides employment generation and wealth generation but on the other hand cause environmental deterioration.
So we should encourage business venture, entrepreneurial development and industrialization but without harming nature. In order to proceed business venture through smooth way and in a sustainable manner, some legislation or guidelines should make to protect our environment while we are there to maintain entrepreneurial flow.

Project Report

A project report is a written document associated with every investment. It includes the details upon which the project was evaluated and deemed viable. It encompasses information regarding economic, technical, financial, management, and production elements. It assists the entrepreneur in understanding the interests and aids in securing loans from banks or financial institutions.

The project report provides comprehensive details on the necessary land and buildings, yearly production capacity, production methodology, machinery and equipment along with their costs and technical specifications, raw material needs, electricity and water requirements, labor needs, market costs of the project, production, financial analyses, and the financial viability of the project.

Contents of a Project Report

1. General Information: The project report needs to incorporate details regarding the industry relevant to the project. It ought to present information about the industry’s historical background, present condition, challenges, and future outlook. It must include details about the product to be created and the rationale behind the product selection if the proposed organization is a manufacturing entity. It should indicate the demand for the product in local, national, and international markets. It should distinctly outline the business opportunities and provide explanations for initiating the business.

Abstract
With India’s population projected to reach 1.7 billion by 2050, increasing food grain production by 5.5 million tonnes annually is critical to meet food demands. Despite agriculture engaging over 60% of India’s workforce, it is often perceived as low-tech and unprofitable, dominated by small family farms. Recent economic liberalization, changing consumer preferences, and stringent regulations have spurred agripreneurship, fostering innovation and market-driven enterprises. Success stories from Maharashtra, such as Shri Arun Wandre’s bamboo cultivation venture, Ms. Kavita Bidwe’s agri-input supply center, Shri Prashant Madghe’s Krishi Doot extension services, AgroStar’s mobile-commerce platform, Dnyaneshwar Bodke’s floriculture group, and the organic farming venture of Satyajeet and Ajinkya, highlight how entrepreneurial approaches can transform agriculture into profitable, sustainable businesses. These cases underscore the potential of agripreneurship to enhance rural livelihoods, strengthen the economy, and address challenges like lack of awareness, poor infrastructure, and inadequate institutional support.
Keywords: Agripreneurship, Organic Farming, Rural Development, Food Security, Innovation, Maharashtra, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Agriculture, Market Linkages, Demographic Dividend