Empowering Rural Youth Across Maharashtra with Skills, Confidence, and Business Readiness 

The Axis Bank Foundation-supported Agri-Entrepreneur (AE) Project continues to strengthen the rural ecosystem through targeted capacity building and agri-business development. In August 2025, the project celebrated the completion of the 40-day online training program under Batch 04. 

Key Highlights – August 2025 

• AE Training Completion: 73 Agri-Entrepreneurs from 68 villages across seven districts of Maharashtra completed a 40-day structured online training program. 

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Training included sessions on soil science, crop agronomy and protection, safe pesticide use, CSA practices, agri-allied business, financial literacy, and skill-building. 

• Trainee Feedback: Participants shared valuable feedback on teaching methods and the program’s impact on their knowledge. 

• Success Story Sharing: Existing AEs shared their entrepreneurial journeys to inspire the new batch, adding a real-life perspective to the learning. 

• Valedictory Celebration: A closing session was organized to mark the completion of the program, with AEs reflecting on their learnings and progress.