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Centre for Information & Transaction Management of Commodity prices and Agri Value Chain Analysis

Objective:- The Centre aims to provide training and conduct research in market information system through information collection, analysis and dissemination with ICT tools and spatial technologies.

To work in the area of Market information system (collection, dissemination, analysis and predicting for agri-commodities).
To conduct commodity analysis for market and price trends.
To use ICT technology for assessment of crop acreage yield and losses.
Future and Forward marketing of commodities.
Climate change impact on sustainability of agriculture.
Value chain analyses of products and commodities and identification of options for process and product up gradation of value chains with potential to generate higher income and employment.
Identification of constraints curbing participation of farmers in the value chain, and capacitate the farmers and other stakeholders based on these findings.
Analysis and facilitation of product diversification to limit risk due to natural calamities.
Develop case studies and test innovative business models linking small farmers to end users and upgrading of value chains.

Faculty: -

Dr. Hema Yadav (Director)
Dr. Shalendra (Assistant Director) (On Deputation)

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Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skilling

Objective:- The Centre aims to develop entrepreneurship in agribusiness through trainings and skilling in agriculture and allied sectors.

Disseminate knowledge and insights in entrepreneurial theory and practice through lectures internships and workshops.
Tie-ups with entrepreneurial mentors with global and national network for facilitating stakeholders.
Accelerate economic development by increasing the supply of entrepreneurs in agri-sector.
Addressing the challenge of under employment and un-employment in rural youth through skilling and inculcating the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Faculty: -

Dr. S.R. Singh (Deputy Director)
Dr. Ramesh Mittal (Deputy Director)

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Centre for Design and Management of Agriculture markets and Business Planning and Project Formulation

Objective:- The Centre aims at market planning, designing and developing marketing infrastructure facilities towards facilitation of its stakeholders and their proficient management of these markets of agriculture and allied produce.

To extend guidance to upgrade urban and rural agricultural market infrastructure.
To plan and design rural markets, wholesale markets and Retail Markets in agriculture and allied sector.
To develop a guide on Market infrastructure planning and design.
To provide training for professional management of wholesale markets, rural markets and retail markets.
Managing e-commerce of agricultural produce.
Project formulation for state governments, marketing boards, cooperatives and private enterprises for marketing of agricultural produce and allied sectors.
Implementation of these projects.
Monitoring and evaluation of these projects.
Post project evaluation and reformulation of projects.
Capacity building in preparation of Project Reports for setting-up agri-business.
Development of business plans for the stakeholders including state government for national and international access to markets.

Faculty: -

Dr. Shuchi Mathur (Assistant Director)

Message From DG's Desk

Agriculture plays a vital role in economic development of the country, while facilitating employment generation and poverty alleviation.

Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, IAS
Additional Secretary (Marketing)
Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Director General,
CCS NIAM

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