Special Services

AARDO has been working in the field of rural and agriculture development for more than fifty years in African-Asian region in a variety of areas. This, among others, includes capacity building programmes, deputation of experts, study visits, research studies, development pilot projects, collaboration and networking with other organizations, documentation of information resources including e-documentation services, etc. Besides, the Organization has a data bank of more than 120 experts who are specializing in different subjects like Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Livestock, Rural Development, Rural Entrepreneurship, Crops Management, Agricultural Development, Irrigation, Small and Medium Enterprises, Micro Credit, etc. and their services are utilized as and when required. In addition, there are 27 AARDO's Centres of Excellence which are conducting national/international training programmes in the field of rural and agriculture development.

Backed by the solid experience and availability of services, AARDO envisages to enter into the areas of consultancy services to any company/organization/corporation at national, regional and international level in line with its policies and programmes. This will help to mobilize additional financial resources. In the past also, AARDO had raised additional resources by implementing activities on behalf of other organizations. For example, AARDO had implemented Poverty Alleviation Training for Asia and the Pacific (PATAP) for capacity building of the Project Managers of IFAD funded projects in South Asia. Similarly, on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration in 2012 and prior to that in 2007, AARDO Secretariat had generated revenue from advertisement to partially fund its publications.

The AARDO to provides following special services to various types of institutions including country governments, private companies etc., engaged in the field of agriculture and rural development:

Consultancy services to governments, institutions, organizations, private companies, corporations, Chamber of Commerce etc., in training/workshops/seminar/conference, infrastructure development, potential markets, information sharing, etc., for rural areas
Deputation of Experts, Study Visits of Specialists, etc.
Research Studies including Action Research
Developing and Implementing Projects on Pilot Basis in Rural Areas
e-Documentation Services
Organizing Exhibitions
Commercial advertisements in AARDO publications/website including sale of technical reports/research Journal etc.

A brief write-up on relevant institution working in the field of energy resources , agriculture research, ICT in agriculture:

CROPIN

CropIn Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. develops and operates cloud based platforms through which users can capture real time data from agricultural farms. It was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Cropin is an intuitive, intelligent, self-evolving system that delivers future-ready farming solutions to the entire agricultural sector. It delivers decisive decision-making tools that bring consistency, dependability and sustainability to agri-businesses. With capabilities of live reporting, analysis, interpretation and insight that span across geographies, we’re digitizing every farm, while data-managing the entire ecosystem. Its smarter agri solutions are powered in real-time; for you to archive patterns, predict trends, to make a blueprint for the business in the times to come.

Cropin offers complete farm solution through :

Robust & flexible system for Farm Management
Traceability & Output Predictability
Accountable & Efficient Operations
Standard package of practices
Alert Log & Management (pest infestation, diseases etc.)
Incorporates end-to-end solutions
Satellite and weather input based advisory
Crop reports & insights – easy reporting on-the-go
Geo tagging for accountability & accurate predictability
Adherence to Compliance & Certification

Cropin democratized data for all stakeholders of the industry. It connecte the ecosystem to a platform that empowers them to benefit from data-driven farming such as :

Farming Companies : Revolutionary technology for Contract Farming Companies, Organic Farming Companies, Export and Packhouse Processing Companies, Commodity Traders, etc.
Seed Production : Cutting-edge technology for Growers and Sellers of seeds
Agri Input Companies : Breakthrough technology for Producers and Sellers of agri inputs: fertilizers, nutrients, pesticides, seeds and farming equipment
Financial Lending : Risk Mitigating technology for Banking & Financial Institutions offering agriculture loans
Crop Insurance : Risk Minimizing technology for Insurance companies offering agriculture insurance
Government & Advisories: Innovative Technology for Government and Development agencies involved in agriculture projects on rural development and livelihood.

TERI SCHOOL OF ADVANCE STUDIES, INDIA "Deemed to be University"

The TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) was set up as a trust by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) – a not-for-profit, independent research institute recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development in 1998. in 1999, it was granted "Deemed to be University" status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.

Objective : The objective of the TERI SAS is to build capacity around various themes of sustainable development by adopting an inter-disciplinary approach and incorporating the most contemporary, research-based evidence into the curriculum. Since its inception, the TERI SAS has offered not just world-class education, but also an environment that enables its students to develop fresh perspective in their subject areas.

School has structured its academic programmes around the research experience and skill sets gained by TERI over the past three decades. Since its inception, the wide array of academic programs related to sustainable development and structured around four thematic areas - Biotechnology, Regulatory & Policy aspects, Energy & Environment and Natural Resources.

TERI School of Advanced Studies is the first of its kind in India to dedicate itself to the study of environment, energy and natural sciences for sustainable development.

The University draws on about 30 research staff of TERI who are qualified with Ph.Ds and rich experience of working on projects related to regulatory studies, policy research, bio resources, biotechnology, energy and environment. These researchers work as adjunct faculty in the University.

The University offers Ph.D. programmes in areas related to Sustainable Development. Master's programmes are offered in Public Policy & Sustainable Development, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Environmental and Resource Economics, Climate Science and Policy, Renewable Energy Engineering and Management, Water Resources Management, Geoinformatics, Plant Biotechnology, Business Sustainability and in Infrastructure Management. The University transcends traditional teaching and its courses attract students from various fields like economics, geography, engineering, social sciences, physical sciences and life sciences. This allows an integration of various perspectives into the curriculum, which provides a holistic approach to their study.

The Deemed to be University's academic programmes are known for an emphasis on critical thinking and broad interdisciplinary exposure to the range of areas relevant to the study of sustainable development.

AGRINNOVATE, INDIA

Agrinnovate India Ltd. (AgIn) incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (No. 1 of 1956) on 19th October, 2011, is a “for profit” Company owned by Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It aims to work on the strengths of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and promote the development and spread of R&D outcomes through Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection, commercialization and forging partnerships both within India and outside for the public benefit. The Company is expected to stimulate, foster, enhance and catalyse innovation and capacity driven agricultural development through partnerships leading to enhanced pace of global agricultural development through efficient use of innovations, human resource and capabilities of National Agricultural Research System (NARS).

Agrinnovate India Ltd. (AgIn) offers the followings :

Consultancies and Contract research : The increasing importance of agriculture in national and international trade requires effective and efficient transfer of knowledge, skills and technologies to the end-user. Agrinnovate India Limited shall be providing the professional services in terms of scientific, technical, engineering or other professional advice/assistance in finding solution such as :

Providing the technical expertise and knowledge available with scientist of ICAR to National and international clientele
Providing services ranging from preparation of literature/survey/feasibility studies/state-of-the-part project reports/technology forecasting reports to technical advice in the form of assistance to help in trouble shooting or problem solving through contract research.
Facilitating the researchers to identify and manage new opportunities to develop high quality consultancy proposals

Capacity Building : To enhance the knowledge, skill and attitude of the Human Resource in agriculture and allied sector. Agriculture education for human resource development and capacity building, both formal and vocational is increasingly being appreciated as a pre-requisite for social and economic development. Agrinnovate India has desired linkage with ICAR having a network of over 60 State Agricultural universities. ICAR also offers short-long term training in emerging areas of agriculture sector including secondary agriculture, natural resources management, farming system, bio-technology, agri-business etc. by way of :

Facilitating participation of national and international clientele in capacity building program organized by State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), ICAR and its institutes.
Organizing customized capacity building program for the clients including on-the-job training for young researchers in the specific areas.
Developing database on core competence available in NARS and propagating the same to the prospective clientele.

Tech Commercialization :

Through Technology Transfer
Through Incubation
Through Contract Manufacturing
Through Joint Venture & equity investment

e-FORMS

Special Services

CROPIN

TERI SCHOOL OF ADVANCE STUDIES, INDIA

AGRINNOVATE, INDIA

CROPIN

TERI SCHOOL OF ADVANCE STUDIES, INDIA "Deemed to be University"

AGRINNOVATE, INDIA