Nurturing Sustainable Agriculture.
Enabling Rural Entrepreneurship.
Krishivan Research Centre for Agripreneurship Development and Environment Protection Samiti (KRCADEPS) registered under the societies Registration act, 1860 Registration No: UK06008102020004964 Jhajra, Dehradun. NGO Darpan Unique ID reg number: UA/2020/0270292
Live Events, Programs & Announcements
RAWE – RURAL AGRICULTURAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME 2025 – 26
What You Will Learn Participants are introduced to different types of edible mushrooms, including oyster, button, and milky mushrooms. The...
Beekeeping Basics This course introduces the structure of beehives, behavior of bees, and the management of colonies through different seasons....
On-Field Exposure This module connects trainees with grassroots NGOs working on agriculture, environment, tribal development, and women empowerment. Trainees immerse...
Field Data Collection Participants are trained in practical techniques for gathering agricultural data through farmer interviews, land records verification, and...
Our Mission
Sustainable Agri-Based Enterprises
We strive to build locally-driven, self-reliant agricultural models that promote long-term rural prosperity.
Solving
Rural Challenges
We identify grassroots issues and deliver practical, scalable solutions tailored to regional needs.
Empowerment Through Inclusion
We focus on creating equitable opportunities for women and youth to reduce migration and boost employment.
Cluster-Based Innovation Models
We develop community-driven enterprises like mushroom farming to ensure sustainable economic growth.
What We Do
Krishivan Research Centre serves as a grassroots learning hub for farmers, rural youth, women self-help groups, and students interested in agriculture and eco-enterprise. Our training modules are immersive, hands-on, and locally relevant, covering topics such as mushroom cultivation, organic farming, apiculture, nursery management, medicinal plants, and bamboo craftsmanship. We emphasize experiential learning, field demonstrations, and the practical application of techniques that lead to real livelihood opportunities. Our goal is to convert knowledge into skill, and skill into enterprise.
Beyond training, we provide structured support to help rural agripreneurs convert their learning into scalable businesses. We assist with value addition techniques, branding and packaging, digital presence, pricing models, and connecting producers to regional markets and institutions. From helping a mushroom grower create hygienic packaging to supporting a herbal product maker with label design and branding, our enterprise support ensures the sustainability and competitiveness of every rural venture.
We believe sustainable development is incomplete without ecological literacy. That’s why we organize educational and awareness-based initiatives that foster a deeper relationship with nature. These include forest walks, wild mushroom identification, butterfly and bird watching, and plantation drives. These programs not only build ecological sensitivity among participants but also promote green livelihoods like eco-tourism, conservation entrepreneurship, and nature guiding.
We actively foster collaborative ecosystems by forming rural clusters based on shared skills and geographies. These clusters, particularly in mushroom farming and organic nursery development, help reduce isolation, increase resource sharing, and build collective strength in marketing and problem-solving. Community members receive mentorship, regular follow-ups, and support for infrastructure, funding proposals, and market coordination—turning isolated learners into united, self-reliant business units.
Collaborations & Institutional Linkages
Training & Agripreneurship Programs
Our hands-on training programs help stakeholders build practical knowledge and profitable enterprises. We offer:
Intensive Mushroom Farming Training
Learn the complete lifecycle of mushroom cultivation—from spawn production to harvesting and packaging. Our hands-on training equips you to start a profitable mushroom enterprise using low-cost techniques and sustainable cluster-based business models.
Apiculture and Value-Added Products
Understand beekeeping from hive management to honey extraction and product diversification. This program also teaches how to craft value-added goods such as beeswax candles, lip balms, and herbal honey blends to boost rural income.
Bamboo Carpentry Skill Development
Revive traditional craftsmanship through structured bamboo carpentry training. Participants learn cutting, designing, and building eco-friendly furniture, home decor, and utility products with market demand and sustainable livelihood potential.
Organic Certification Support
Get guidance on transitioning to certified organic farming. We help you understand compliance, record-keeping, certification bodies, and the business advantages of selling chemical-free produce under an officially recognized organic label.
Nursery Business Setup
Build your own plant nursery with expert advice on soil management, seed selection, propagation techniques, and marketing strategies. This training enables you to supply quality saplings to farmers, institutions, and garden markets.
Food and Dairy Product Processing
Learn essential techniques for hygienic food preservation, dairy processing, packaging, and value addition. This course empowers you to convert raw produce into profitable consumer-ready products with high market appeal.
Women-Led Micro Enterprises
Specially designed for women entrepreneurs, this program combines skill training, business planning, and marketing support to launch small-scale ventures in areas like organic farming, herbal goods, food processing, and eco-products.
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