“Indian agriculture is moving from a production-centred system towards one shaped by value addition, quality, processing, logistics, exports, sustainability and consumer trust”, at the Silver Jubilee of the PGDM (Agribusiness Management) Programme at CCS NIAM, Jaipur, Dr Shaji Krishnan V, Chairman, NABARD, spoke on the evolving landscape of agribusiness and the leadership needed to take Indian agriculture towards greater value, resilience and market opportunity.

The address highlighted the need for professionally managed, farmer-owned FPOs and cooperatives, alongside greater adoption of technology, climate-resilient practices and stronger participation of women across agricultural value chains. The five priorities outlined for CCS NIAM’s next 25 years placed farmer-centric learning, enterprise development, emerging competencies and measurable farmer-level outcomes at the centre of its future journey.

The event, themed ‘25 Years. One Legacy. Many Journeys.’, was attended by Anoop Khinchi, Director General, CCS NIAM; T R Verma, former Director General; Dr Hema Yadav, Director, CCS NIAM; Prashant Reddy, President, NIAM Alumni Association; alumni, faculty and students. Here are a few glimpses.