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Shri Muktanand Agrawal

Shri Muktanand Agrawal, IAS

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India & Director General, CCS NIAM

India stands at the cusp of a transformative agricultural revolution one that is being driven by innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. In this era of rapid change, our farmers and agri-preneurs must not only adopt new approaches but also lead them. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Federation (IEF) of CCS NIAM has been established with a vision to cultivate this spirit of enterprise and to empower youth, innovators, and startups to build sustainable solutions for India's agricultural challenges.

Through structured incubation and acceleration programs, IEF is creating a vibrant ecosystem where ideas are nurtured, innovations are validated, and scalable ventures are built. By offering mentoring, funding support, market linkages, and a robust policy framework, we are enabling agri-startups to thrive and contribute to national priorities such as food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods.

I am confident that IEF will continue to serve as a dynamic platform for fostering next-generation agricultural enterprises. Let us work together to transform Indian agriculture into a globally competitive, innovation-led, and entrepreneur-driven sector.

Jai Hind !