Rural Youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs: The Krishi Bandhu Model

Rural Youth as Agri-Entrepreneurs: The Krishi Bandhu Model

Article By :- Priya Kumari

 

Introduction: Transforming Rural India

Rural India is rich in potential with its youth population, but job opportunities are still scarce. Krishi Bandhu is one such instrument that is loosening this potential by making village youth self-dependent in the agricultural sector. Youngsters are given the power through this model to market, sell, and promote smart agricultural devices. It combines the old farming methods with the latest agricultural technology. The program is more than just employment; it is a movement to restructure rural economies in a sustainable way.

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The Vision Behind Krishi Bandhu

Krishiverse created Krishi Bandhu to train a rural workforce with the necessary skills. The intention is to link youth with the latest-agricultural technologies right in their localities. Class 10-pass and 18+ youth get income opportunities through the program while advancing their professional skills. The idea is a blend of money independence, village development, and technology getting used. Rural youth are empowered to become leaders of agri-business and at the same time practice entrepreneurship.

How the Agri-Entrepreneur Model Works

Krishi Bandhus are given a 10 km area in which they have to promote Krishiverse gadgets. They carry out advertising, marketing, and direct selling of smart agricultural tools to farmers. They are given a commission for each sale, in addition to a monthly stipend of ₹2000. This helps the youth to manage their own microbusinesses in which they can also be of help to the local agriculture. Besides, it is a scalable model for spreading entrepreneurial skills and local economic growth.

Training and Skill Development

Krishiverse imparts skill development in sales, communication, and digital marketing to youth. Youths learn the skill of demonstrating intelligent agricultural equipment, and explaining their usefulness to farmers. They acquire a set of problem-solving and leadership skills necessary for an entrepreneurial career. The training makes them capable of dealing with the challenges that exist in the real world of the rural business sector. The program is a medium that transforms the youth who lack experience into a crop-tech entrepreneurs full of selfconfidence.

Promoting Innovation and Technology

Krishi Bandhus serves the function of connecting farmers with modern agricultural technologies. They bring in smart devices which not only enhance the productivity but also the efficiency of the work. Now, farmers get to practice these tools personally which eventually helps them to save their time, money, and resources. The role of youth in the promotion is, therefore, very effective, as it leads to the quicker acceptance of digital and precision farming techniques. Thus, it leads to the establishment of a culture of innovation and the use of technology among the villages.

Recognition and Motivation

The Krishiverse honours its Krishi Bandhus through an annual social gathering in December. The most outstanding performers are given the Best Krishi Bandhu Award that acknowledges sales, leadership, and impact. As a result, this excites the young people to be successful and to keep making a positive impact in their communities. The acknowledgement is also a source of motivation for other rural youths to become members of the program. It helps them believe that they can make it as entrepreneurs in villages.

Conclusion: A Blueprint for Rural Entrepreneurship

The Krishi Bandhu model demonstrates how rural youth can become agri-entrepreneurs. It combines earning opportunities, skill development, and technology adoption. By empowering youth, it strengthens rural economies and enhances agricultural productivity. The program is a sustainable blueprint for rural entrepreneurship and community growth. Krishiverse’s vision ensures that rural India thrives through innovation, leadership, and financial independence.

 

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