Activities of Rural Innovation Spoke, Tandur, Vikarabad
I. Sensitisation and Stakeholder Engagement
Sensitisation on AgHub and Rural Innovation Spoke Ecosystem at Kisan Mela
(25th March, 2026)
RIS Tandur,Vikarabad leveraged the Kisan Mela at Agricultural Research Station, Tandur, as a platform to sensitize farmers, FPOs, and other stakeholders about AgHub and the Rural Innovation Spoke model. The interaction focused on creating awareness about incubation support, ongoing programs, and opportunities available for rural entrepreneurs, thereby strengthening outreach and stakeholder engagement.
II. Capacity Building and Skill Development
Capacity Building on Redgram Value Chain and Processing (12th January, 2026)
RIS Tandur, Vikarabad conducted a capacity building programme for farmers on the redgram (tur dal) value chain, focusing on stages from production to processing and marketing. As part of the programme, farmers were exposed to a dal processing unit, providing practical insights into value addition, processing techniques, and market linkages. The initiative enhanced farmers’ understanding of value chain integration and strengthened their capacity to improve income through value-added activities.
III. Entrepreneurship Development and Enterprise Promotion
1. Entrepreneurship Development Programme for Diploma in Organic Agriculture Students
20th December, 2025
The programme was conducted on 20-12-2025 for students from Ekalavya Foundation, Gingurthy. Sensitized students about AgHub, the Rural Innovation Spoke (RIS), Tandur, Vikarabad, and emerging technologies in agriculture. About 35 students attended the programme, contributing to its success.
2. Entrepreneurship Development Programme for Rural Youth (17th December, 2025)
The programme was conducted in December 2025 for rural youth of ‘People’s Degree College, Tandur’. Explained the students about modern technology of agriculture and about application of drones in agriculture for various purposes like Spraying, Sowing, Crop health monitoring etc in detail. About 38 students attended the programme.
3. GI Tag Facilitation and Traceability Enhancement for Yalal FPO (24th September 2020)
RIS Tandur, Vikarabad facilitated the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag registration for Yalal Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) for Redgram, enhancing product authenticity and market recognition. The process was supported by TRST01, a blockchain-based startup incubated at AgHub, enabling traceability and transparency across the value chain. This intervention has strengthened branding, improved market positioning, and created opportunities for better price realization for farmers.
IV. Project Intervention: Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI), Tandur, Vikarabad
I. Exposure Visit for SHGs on Enterprise Development and Livelihood generation
(22nd December, 2025)
As part of LBI activities, an exposure visit was organized for 33 women SHG members from Vikarabad district to AgHub and other facilities, including Millet Processing and Incubation Centre and Natural Dye Processing and Incubation Centre. The visit provided practical insights into community-based enterprise models and value-added processing, enabling participants to understand pathways for self-employment and enterprise development.
ii. Certified Drone Pilot Training Program for Rural Youth under LBI
(24th February 2024-6th March 2024)
Under the LBI initiative, a Certified Drone Pilot Training Program was conducted in February 2026 for six rural beneficiaries at the PJTAU Drone Academy, Rajendranagar. The six-day training, aligned with DGCA norms, included both theoretical sessions and hands-on practical flying experience. The programme aimed to equip rural youth with skills in drone applications such as spraying, sowing, and crop monitoring, thereby enabling them to explore livelihood opportunities through drone-based service enterprises and custom hiring models.
AgHub conducted an Entrepreneurship Development Program for at our Rural Innovation Spoke in Vikarabad District. We were happy to note the interests of rural stakeholders in setting up various enterprises at the grassroots level during the EDP Program.
AgHub Rural Innovation Spoke (Tandur)
Agricultural Research Station (ARS)
Tandur, Vikarabad, Telangana – 501141
Email: tandur@ag-hub.co
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