Madurai Agri Business Incubation Forum (NABARD MABIF) successfully conducted the “Training Programme on Indoor Saffron Cultivation 2.0” on 11th July 2026 at the Agricultural College & Research Institute, TNAU Campus, Madurai.
The event was graced by eminent dignitaries including Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director, DABD, TNAU, Dr. P. P. Mahendran, Director, MABIF, Mr. A. Sakthibalan, AGM, NABARD, Madurai and Er. Ganesh Moorthy K, ED & CEO, NABARD MABIF, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the growing opportunities in high-value protected agriculture.
The day-long training provided participants with comprehensive knowledge on indoor and outdoor saffron cultivation, value addition, entrepreneurship, bank finance and government support schemes, empowering aspiring agri-entrepreneurs to explore saffron as a profitable agribusiness opportunity.
💡 Key Highlights:
🔸 Dr. M. A. Ansar Ali, Director of Research, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board India, delivered expert sessions on saffron cultivation techniques, value addition, and future prospects.
🔸 Dr. P. Indra Muthu Meena, Director, Velvom, shared an inspiring entrepreneurial success story and practical insights from the agribusiness ecosystem.
🔸 Mrs. Preethi, a participant from the first batch of the Indoor Saffron Cultivation Training, shared her journey and experience, motivating aspiring entrepreneurs.
🔸 Mr. M. Rajamanikam, Proprietor, MIC Business Solution, guided participants on bank finance, government support schemes, and building a roadmap for entrepreneurial success.
The programme concluded with a valedictory session, participant feedback, and certificate distribution, marking another successful initiative by MABIF to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agribusiness development.
A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for making the programme an engaging platform for learning, networking, and innovation. Together, let’s continue fostering the next generation of agri-entrepreneurs!
