“ASPIRE, a scheme for promotion of innovation rural industries and entrepreneurship launched by the Prime Minister aims to develop 75,000 skilled entrepreneurs in agro-rural industries with 80 livelihood business incubators and 20 technology business incubators” Shri Narendra Modi Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

Shri Hon’ble Chief Minister of

National Summit & Trade Fair Agro-Rural Entrepreneurship “Unleashing Opportunities for Youth, Women and Artisans” 09th to 13th December 2020 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Shri Shri Cabinet Minister Shri Minister of Industrial Development, Cabinet Minister of Agriculture MSME & Export Promotion, U.P Govt. Government of Uttar Pradesh Government of Uttar Pradesh

MSME Export Promotion Council National Summit & Trade Fair Agro-Rural Entrepreneurship “Unleashing Opportunities for Youth, Women and Artisans” 09th to 13th December 2020, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Rural population in India, accounts to 68% (90.22 Crores), total youth population is 28% (35.6 Crores) ranging between the ages of 10-24 years. India is emerging as future young nation in the globe. Besides, the country is adding 2 million young people to the ranks of unemployed every year. This is likely to entail tremendous cost, including social unrest and dislocation. Therefore, the Union as well as State Governments are according highest priority in creating conducive environment through policy changes to unleash the unlimited opportunities in rural areas for youth, women, artisans and agropreneurs. Agriculture is the most important sector of Indian Economy. Indian agriculture sector accounts for 18 per cent of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and provides employment to over 50% of the country’ workforce. However, increasing literacy rate in rural areas (71%) is ray of hope for bringing changes in all the areas. The fast expanding urbanization and migration of population has made agriculture less lucrative for youths to depend on agriculture alone. activitie. Therefore, the need is to attract and retain youths by creating Agro-Rural Entrepreneurship opportunities and connect them with the global world. To see this happen, there is great need of constant overview on policies, research and development and upgrading the knowledge through training programs for youth and women to help them utilize resources in cost effective and appropriate form. Needless to mention, agriculture and rural development are expected to contribute to the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers’ income. Promotion of entrepreneurship among farmers across the country is the need of the hour. Therefore, the MSME EPC, UP Chapter is holding a 4-day Agro-Rural Entrepreneurship Summit & Trade Fair along with the Confederation of Organic Industry of India (COII) to help the government in developing a conclusive environment for Agro- Rural entrepreneurship. EVENT SCHEDULE

National Summit Trade Fair Agro-Rural Entrepreneurship “Unleashing Opportunities for Youth, Women and Artisans” Agro-Rural Entrepreneurship Products Date Day 1 09th to 13th December 2020 Venue Varanasi, UP Varanasi, UP

KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • Hon’ble Chief Minister, UP, Shri Yogi Adityanath has been requested to be Chief Guest. • Event to be participated by Hon’ble Ministers from the Centre and State Govts. • Participation of senior officials from various Ministries / Departments. • More than 200 Agro-Rural Entrepreneurs to exhibit their products. • The key activities shall be Interactive Conference on how to start and grow Rural & Agro business, B2B & B2C Meetings. • While, the Council has earmarked 50 stalls for SC/ST Entrepreneurs from all over the country to exhibit their products, 20 stalls have also been earmarked for physically disabled SHGs and other entrepreneurs. • Opportunity for Agro-Rural Entrepreneurs to collaborate with the suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, exporters and consumers etc. Messages Messages Topics For Discussion

1. Rural economy and potential for ruralpreneurs: commercialization of agriculture. 2. Governmental policies to promote and create ruralpreneurs: rural society under the impact of urbanism. 3. Presentations/ addresses by different Ministries and Departments: policy makers/ institutional participation. 4. Interactive session with bankers/ financial institutions. 5. Each session will be having Q&A Sessions.

Who Should Participate

Rural India: agribusiness enterprises, youths, artisans, SHGs, agrticulture, sericulture, handloom and handicraft unit, potential entrepreneurs and existing rural entrepreneurs, marketing agencies, banks/ financial institutions, VCs, agri equipment manufacturers, procuring agencies, e-businesses, etc.

BOOK YOUR STALL(S) 1. Nature of Expo: B2B & B2C 2. Size of the Stall 3x3 Sqmtr @ Rs. 50,000/- plus 18% GST

SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES & BENEFITS State Partner Rs. 30 Lacs Platinum & Presenting Partner Rs. 15 Lacs Gold Partner Rs. 10 Lacs Silver Partner Rs. 5 Lacs Bronze Sponsor Rs. 3 Lacs

CONTACT DETAILS (FOR SPONSORSHIP & STALL BOOKING)

Anju Mehar Divya Sharma Manjesh Jha Mob. : 9717020360 Mob. : 7982365007 Mob. : 7290975790 Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

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