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VOL.VOL. II II NO. NO. : :3 3 November November 2019 2019 Pages 44 `Pages 80 40 ISSN 2581-995X 80 Agriculture and Allied Sectors Inviting Maharashtra Entrepreneurship ICONS Maharashtra Economic Development Council (MEDC) Mahaudyam Award is the first and only truly regional award of its kind, MEDC Mahaudyam Award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, the exceptional individuals who turn ideas into action, creating a flow-on of success for those around them - generating employment and industry growth, driving the economy and progressing society. MEDC Mahaudyam Award will provide an exclusive opportunity for entrepreneurs to come together to share insights, development works and promote the best of entrepreneurial endeavor in Maharashtra, India & world wide. So, Come, Nominate yourself and Be the Winner! Awards Categories General Awards These are open to all entities having the requisite size, irrespective of the Industry Sector they belong to.The intent is to recognize path breaking initiatives in the areas of Green / Environment focus, CSR, Innovation and Emerging Businesses. An organization can apply for multiple Award categories in the General category. Industry Specific Awards We are looking for leading entities in the specific sectors contributing to the overall employment, investments and to the Economic Development of the State of Maharashtra MEDC Digest - Cover_FOOD PROCESSINGacross INDUSTRY InnerFood Pages.indd 1 and Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals27-Apr-19 12:13:30 and PM Biotech, Chemicals, Respecting Vision Automotive, Healthcare Services, IT/ITES, Financial Services, Public Infrastructure Honouring Actions development : Roads, Ports, Airports, etc., Infrastructure: Affordable Housing Development, Industrial Parks, Renewable Energy, Engineering / Auto Components. Eligibility This Awards program is for companies that are headquartered in or have significant operations in the State of Maharashtra. Criteria There are various Award categories for different sizes of companies and operating in specific industry sectors. How to Apply? Assessment Criteria The Awards Brochure and Entry Form can be obtained • Entrepreneurial spirit • Value Creation • Strategic Direction through the following sources: • Regional, National and Global Impact • Innovation • The MEDC website: www.medcindia.com • By emailing MEDC on [email protected] • Personal Integrity/Purpose-driven Leadership • Contact MEDC office @ 022 22846288/2206 • Opportunity to showcase your achievements and contributions to the economy of Maharashtra • Recognition of Winners at the prestigious Awards ceremony, in front of numerous You Win & Government and Business dignitaries You Benefit! • Publicity for Winners on MEDC website and various media partners of MEDC • All participants get complimentary one-year MEDC membership Award Partner The Awards Function Scan QR Code to Scan QR Code to will be held in Mumbai Know about Know about region at the end of Awards Guidelines August 2019, the date for Categories & Rules which will be announced later MAHARASHTRA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Y.B. Chavan Centre, 3rd floor,Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021 Tel : 2284 6288/ 2206/2209 Fax : 2284 6394 Email : [email protected] I Website : www.medcindia.com 2 October 2019 MEDC Economic Digest MEDC Governing Board MEDC President: From the President’s Desk Mr. Ravindra Boratkar Managing Director, MM Activ Sci - Tech Communications Dear Members, Pvt. Ltd. The results of the recently concluded elections in Maharashtra have shown that the people of MEDC Vice Presidents : Mrs. Meenal Mohadikar the state are largely in favour of continuation of CEO, Anand Trade the existing policies of the government. This is Development Service a positive development which will have a major influence on the growth prospects of the state. Mr. Chandrakant Sadadekar Agriculture and allied activities continue to Chairman, Sadadekar Global constitute the mainstay of economic growth in Maharashtra, and this is Group Export-Import an area which will need a lot of policy focus in the coming years. In this regard, many new schemes have been launched by the state government Mr. Mukund Kulkarni Director, Expert Global to promote entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors amongst Solutions Pvt. Ltd. the socioeconomically backward segments of Maharashtra’s population. We have reason to be optimistic about their success and wish the new MEDC Immediate Past- government of Maharashtra all the best in living up to the people’s Presidents: expectations. MEDC Digest - Cover_FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY Inner Pages.indd 1 27-Apr-19 12:13:30 PM Cdr. Dipak Naik President & CEO, Naik As many of you are aware, MEDC is one of the organizers of Agrovision, Environment Research a unique event held annually in Nagpur by the Agrovision Foundation Institute Ltd. (NERIL) under the leadership of Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari. The event is supported by the government of Maharashtra, and it benefits from the Mr. Nandkishor Kagliwal regular and enthusiastic participation of the Chief Minister Mr. Devendra Chairman, Nath Group Fadnavis. This year, the 11th Agrovision will be held from November 22 to 25, and it will attempt to create a common platform for farmers, industry Printed, Published & Edited by and government and bring together stakeholders in the agricultural sector Ms. Ananya Prem Nath on in the hope of creating a better future for farmers. The aim of Agrovision behalf of Maharashtra Economic is to create a more knowledgeable and practical farmer, who understands Development Council (MEDC) what is likely to benefit him and acts accordingly. India’s agricultural and Printed at Onlooker Press, 16, Sassoon Dock, Colaba, community has been at the receiving end for too long, and this is our Mumbai - 400 005 Maharashtra. attempt to rectify that unfortunate state of affairs by providing the farmer and Published from Maharashtra suitable information and opportunity to better his future prospects. Economic Developement Council, Y. B. Chavan Centre, 3rd Floor, The current situation of agriculture in Maharashtra is challenging, and in Gen. J. Bhosale M a r g , Na r i m a n Central India, probably even more so. Even though the Vidarbha region is Po i n t , Mumbai - 400 021. blessed with lush forests, fertile black soil, water resources, and appropriate weather conditions favourable for agriculture, what is really needed is MEDC Economic Digest November 2019 3 educating farmers about better/smart farming. This includes the adoption of modern technology, implementing the right cropping patterns keeping in mind global warming and climate change, awareness of new avenues in agriculture, importance of allied agricultural businesses like dairy, food and fruit processing, goat farming, fisheries, poultry etc. Farmers also need to be educated on the forward and backward linkages of agriculture with the other sectors of the economy, particularly MSMEs. We are happy to say that all this is seriously attempted in Agrovision. MEDC believes in creating genuine initiatives, which provide an integrative framework and a platform to bring all stakeholders together. To that end, Agrovision is our serious attempt in the agricultural sector. We aim to bring farmers, the administration, NGOs, researchers and industry under a single umbrella to debate and deliberate on the all-round growth of the agricultural sector. Discussions should be free and frank and errors of the past should be courageously rectified without regard to their implications. Farmers should broaden the scope of their consultative activities to include their smaller brethren and informal workers in rural areas, in order to create conditions in favour of real growth. A broader outreach would MEDC Digest - Cover_FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY Inner Pages.indd 1 not only be useful27-Apr-19 12:13:30 in PM creating a counterweight to vested interests, but it would also reflect the changes transforming the agrarian economy on a real-time basis. This is an experiment we conduct in Agrovision. Apart from providing loans and interest subsidies, government schemes also have a provision to impart skill development training in fields related to agro-industries and allied services. The larger objective is to generate suitable employment opportunities for rural youth in agriculture and allied industries, covering all crops and all regions. From group farming to self- help groups, all segments of society have been considered under the new schemes. MEDC stands with the government every step of the way and will do its best to alleviate infrastructural bottlenecks impeding agricultural productivity and rural entrepreneurship, in an attempt to maximize the growth potential of our farming community. The current issue of the Digest analyses some contemporary issues pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors. We need to better understand how public policies can be further refined to enhance the smooth functioning of this important part of our economy. Ultimately, India’s socioeconomic recovery lies in thousands of small fixes. The agricultural sector is the most appropriate place to begin. 4 October 2019 MEDC Economic Digest From The President’s Desk 03 l MACRO MUSINGS l Agriculture and the Rural 07 Economy - Dr. Dhananjay Samant l GOVERNMENT l jeä^er³e DeVe megj#ee DeefYe³eeveebleie&le 09 ieUerleOeev³e Je lesuelee[ DeefYe³eeve - ke=À<eer efJeYeeie, cenejeä^ Meemeve ke=Àef<e ³eebef$ekeÀerkeÀjCe GheDeefYe³eeve 13 Vol.II No.3 November 2019 November No.3 Vol.II