bwi india 2014: agriculture
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This presentation is made by Business with Impact Co-creation at India Agriculture Team. The Journey was organized by TEKES and Drishtee in collaboration with Team Finland partners. The journey begins (20.3 - 24.3.2014) with field research in Bihar and continued with a networking event (25.3.2014). High level reception & workshop was held in Embassy of Finland, New Delhi on (26.3.2014) which offered us an opportunity to present the achieved results and to discuss with companies and representatives of ministries and other governmental actors about the development needs, delivery of scalable solutions and business creation. This journey was a great way to explore new business opportunities and pilot affordable solutions in one of the largest rural supply chains and piloting platforms in India. The areas of future development are abundant covering agriculture, textile manufacturing, aqua culture, energy, housing, water, sanitation, health, education and entrepreneurial training. Looking forward for your new ideas, solutions and co-operation to continue this journey!TRANSCRIPT
Sustainable rural development by rejuvenating agri based ecosystem
Agri team:Anne Pihlanto – MTT Baoru Yang – University of Turku
Chand Malu – Shahi Fresh/Yoga Technologies
Hilkka Vihinen – MTT
IB Thakur - Drishtee Leena Oosterberg – FinPro
Minna Kahala – MTT Mauri Ahlberg – University of Helsinki/NatureGate
Sirpa Kurppa - MTT
Farmer’s challenges
Reduced land holding Non-viability of crops Non-inspirational nature of the work Migration Mind set and cultural rigidity No value addition
Rural need
To create inspiring and meaningful work for the sustainable rural India by
active participation of social entrepreneur & industry and value
networks leading to better life.
Value network
Key actors in ecosystem
Local biodiversity Local labor and families Farmers, fishermen and
clubs Machinery and chemical
providers Seed producers Wholesalers NGO Government
Gaps Knowledge and education Farmers and fishermen’s
organization Social status Woman employment Social entrepreneurships Policies & processes Value addition
Farming
Services
Labour
Product creation
Market
Farming Value creation Marketing Co-op/Social entrepreneurs Co-op/Entrepreneurs Farmers’ club/Co -op
Labour
Facilitator
RESEARCH NGOCOMPANIES GOVERNMENT
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Value chain, vision 2020
1. NaturGate Bihar
• AimTo create NatureGate Bihar Online service for species identification and sustainable use of bio diversity
• ActorsNatureGate FinlandLocal partner
• Research InstituteRequiredFundingLocal botanists and entrepreneur
2. Bioactive ingredients project
• AimTo develop natural bioactive ingredient using herbs and spices
• ActorsResearch: University of Turku, VTT, CFTRIIndustry Finnish farmers
• RequiredFundingLocal organisations
• Indian farmers
3. Model school
• AimTo create model school to teach about value of nutrition, hygiene, composting through school garden
• ActorsFinnish and Indian companiesEducational institutionEntrepreneursEcoletWorld Vision
• RequiredFundingPartners
4. Enhanced nutritional products
• AimTo create sustainable products with enhanced nutritional characteristics
• ActorsNGO’s Research institutes: MTT and others
• RequiredFundingFarmersCompanies
5. Knowledge center
• AimTo create a virtual/physical space for knowledge sharing network with experts from Finland and India
To create value added new product creation to benefit social entrepreneur and farmers
• ActorsResearch Institute: MTT, Local UniversityGovernment: MOFPIFarmersSocial entrepreneur (such as Shahi Fresh)
• RequirementsInvestmentResearch & technology support
6.Aquaphonics
• AimTo combine fish-farming, plant, bioenergy, and algae production in closed systemTo demonstrate available platform in Saurath
• ActorsMTT (Natural Resources Institute, Finland), Finnish companiesFishermanIndian research instituteIndian companies
• RequiredFundingLocal government participation
Challenge in agro sector and rural economy can be overcome by reorganising the value network