Written by Asish BasakMay 29, 2025

Entrepreneurship Development Program for Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), Agri-businesses and Fisheries-based Enterprises

Business . News . Social Welfare Article

In a decisive move to promote grassroots entrepreneurship, the Entrepreneurship Development Program for Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), agri-businesses and fisheries-based enterprises was successfully held at the iconic seminar hall of MSME/DFO, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, located at 103 B.T. Road, Kolkata (Biratnagar).

The event was well organized by MSME-DFO Kolkata, Govt Of India in collaboration with the National Chamber of Cottage and Small Industries (NCCSI) and supported by the All India Welfare Association. The program was seamlessly managed by Sadhan Satya Welfare Trust (SSWT).

Visionary Leadership in Attendance:
As Chief Guest — Mr. P.K. Das – Joint Director & HOO, MSME-DFO, Kolkata, Ministry Of MSME,Govt Of India.

Mr. Achintya Bhattacharya – Assistant Director, MSME-DFO, Kolkata.

Mr. Bipul De – Assistant Director, MSME-DFO, Kolkata.

Dr. A.K. Das – Principal Scientist, ICAR, Govt. of India

Dr. Amiyo Debnath – Director, Coconut Development Board

Mr. Pabitra Sarkar – Senior Officer, KVIC, Govt. of India

Mr. Banashpati Biswas – Former Director, Ministry of Fisheries, Govt. of West Bengal

Enriching Perspectives & CSR Synergies:
Expert sessions were delivered by:-

Mr. Ragamoni Chatterjee – CSR Manager, SRMB Group

Mr. Soumik Banerjee – SBI,HLC

Ms. Atasi Batabyal – Project Coordinator, NCCSI

Ms. Divya Bagree – Coordinator,Nccsi.

Mr. Ram Gopal Chatterjee – PRO, NCCSI

Special Highlight: Courage Beyond Circumstance
Among the many inspiring stories, Mr. Debasish Maity stood out as a symbol of resilience and hope. Despite being 80% specially-abled and dependent on a wheelchair, Mr. Maity has become a beacon of empowerment in the Animal Husbandry sector. With exceptional grit, he has trained and mentored over 100 small agri-entrepreneurs, enabling them to become self-reliant. His story moved the audience deeply and stood as a living testimony that physical limitations are no barrier to impactful leadership and rural transformation. NCCSI has been honoured through bestowing Life Time Membership to Mr. Maity.

Key Outcomes of the Program:
Active participation of 50+ FPCs and agree based entrepreneurs, start up companies.

Live product showcased by five innovators, which drew acclaim and recorded high-volume on-the-spot sales

Intensive knowledge-sharing on government schemes, capacity building, digital compliance, funding access, and CSR linkages

Extensive positive feedback from participants, many of whom left with a clear entrepreneurial roadmap and newfound confidence

Curated by Dr. Tapas Dey, Social Scientist and Chairman of NCCSI, the program was hailed for its clarity, content, and commitment to bottom-up economic empowerment.

Honouring Leadership & Vision:
Mr. Prasenjit Choudhury, Founder Trustee of SSWT, was felicitated as Senior Advisor of NCCSI in recognition of his decade-long dedication to social entrepreneurship and capacity building across rural India.

Sponsored By:
RALS, MICROLOGIA, and Anandyamoyee Group of Companies

The event concluded with heartfelt applause and a renewed spirit among all attendees—ready to bridge knowledge with action, and policy with progress.