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GCCI Successfully Hosts Agri Startup Conclave 2025

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The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), in partnership with the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD), NABARD, and the Government of Goa, successfully hosted the Agri Startup Conclave 2025 at Panjim Gymkhana. The event brought together farmers, agripreneurs, researchers, incubation centres, policy influencers, and industry leaders to explore emerging opportunities in agriculture and strengthen Goa’s growing agri-startup ecosystem.

The conclave opened with the inauguration of the Agri Startup Exhibition, featuring innovative products, agri-technologies, and solutions by startups, FPOs, and young entrepreneurs from Goa and neighbouring states. Dignitaries interacted with exhibitors, acknowledging their contribution to modernising agriculture.

The event was graced by esteemed guests including:

  • Mr Subhash Shirodkar, Hon’ble Minister for Water Resources, Cooperation & Institute of Public Assistance (Chief Guest)
  • Mr Sandeep Phaldesai, Director (Agriculture), Government of Goa
  • Dr P. L. Patil, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, UAS Dharwad
  • Dr S. S. Dolli, PI & CEO, Krishik-Agri Business Incubation Centre
  • Ms Pratima Dhond, President, GCCI
  • Mr Mahesh Patil, Chairman, GCCI Agriculture & Food Processing Committee
  • Mr Sanjay Amonkar, Director General, GCCI

A significant milestone of the conclave was the exchange of an MoU between Goa College of Agriculture and UAS Dharwad. The collaboration will deepen cooperation in research, capacity building, mentorship, incubation, and adoption of agri-technologies—empowering Goa’s farmers, students, and aspiring agripreneurs.

GCCI felicitated recipients of the State Agriculture Awards 2024:

  • Krishi Ratna – Mr Mahesh Matarbhog
  • Krishi Vibhushan – Mr Amar Patil
  • Krishi Bhushan – Mr Yogesh Desai

Their remarkable contributions to sustainable agriculture and rural entrepreneurship were widely appreciated.

GCCI President Ms Pratima Dhond reiterated the Chamber’s commitment to a future-ready agriculture sector driven by innovation and youth participation.
Chief Guest Mr Subhash Shirodkar highlighted the importance of modernization, digital integration, and cooperation in Goa’s agricultural progress.

The technical sessions featured presentations by experts, including:

  • Dr S. S. Dolli on establishing agri-business incubation and funding avenues
  • Insights on revenue models, social impact, and agripreneurship development
  • Success stories from Goan agri-innovators such as Dr Kurade’s Mushroom, Frugurt, Team-24, and Raika Honey

A showcase of Krishik-Agri Business Startup ventures brought fresh energy to the conclave.

The panel brought insights from key institutions:
Startup Promotion Cell, ICAR, GIM, BITS Goa, FiiRE, DBCE, moderated by Dr Dolli and Mr Miguel Braganza.
Discussions focused on policy support, incubation networks, finance accessibility, market linkages, and strengthening the agri-startup value chain.

The Agri Startup Conclave 2025 concluded with a strong commitment from GCCI to continue building collaborations that support agri innovation, value-added processing, and export potential from Goa. The Chamber expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, exhibitors, and participants for making the event a grand success.

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 ICAR-KVK North Goa organises 27th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting To Bridge Tech Adoption Gaps

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

The ICAR-KVK 27th Scientific Advisory Committee meeting is organised today, in terms of ‘Bridging the gap between Technology generation and adoption’. The director of ‘ICAR-CCARI’ has emphasized on ‘Bridging the bridge gap between Technology and its adoption. Dr Praveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI of North Goa has given the importance of ICAR-KVK meeting demanding technology initiations and demonstrating natural farming units, even demo on terrace gardening units and also demand driven technology service on enhancing climate resilient livelihood.


Dr. S.K. Roy, Director, ICAR–ATARI, Pune (Zone VIII), appreciated KVK’s efforts in addressing farmers’ challenges during the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. He stressed the importance of convergence with line departments, promotion of salt-tolerant varieties, silage-making as a sustainable fodder option, and entrepreneurship development. Dr. M.S. Gawankar, Associate Director, Research, Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurla, emphasized large-scale demonstrations in cashew, paddy, and vegetables to boost productivity and profitability.

The meeting was attended by representatives from NABARD, ATMA North Goa, Fisheries Department, scientists from KVK South Goa, and progressive farmers, who actively contributed with constructive suggestions. The deliberations focused on strengthening KVK’s outreach, enhancing technology adoption, and improving program impact. The experts have the ‘Action Taken Report’ outlined from the previous ‘Scientific Advisory Committee’ [SAC] for this year’s ‘Action Plan’.