
RPCAU-School of Agribusiness & Rural Management

Industry Academia | Session No. 10
We were privileged to host Dr. Jalli Yashwanth - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Evezon Agri Solutions for an insightful Industry Academia Guest Lecture Session at the RPCAU-School of Agribusiness & Rural Management, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa.
The topic for the session was "Entrepreneurship in Agritech: Opportunities, Challenges & Road Ahead."
The lecture provided a comprehensive understanding of the evolving agritech ecosystem in India. It highlighted key opportunities in farm-level innovations, including precision irrigation, soil analysis tools, drone-based applications, and AI-driven crop diagnostics. The discussion also emphasized the importance of market linkages and digital platforms that connect farmers directly with buyers, improving price discovery and reducing inefficiencies.
Further, the session explored supply chain and logistics solutions, including cold chain infrastructure, packaging, and traceability systems, along with the growing role of agrifintech, such as credit access, risk management tools, crop insurance, and embedded financing.
The lecture candidly addressed the challenges in agritech entrepreneurship, including slow technology adoption in rural areas, long validation cycles, and the need for building trust among farmers. It stressed that success in agriculture requires patience, resilience, and strong execution capabilities, rather than just innovative ideas.
The session also highlighted the role of government support schemes such as RKVY-RAFTAAR, Agri Infrastructure Fund (AIF), and NABVENTURES in enabling startups through funding, incubation, and technical support. Special emphasis was given to women-led agribusiness startups, encouraging inclusive and sustainable growth in the sector.
Dr. Yashwanth also shared his entrepreneurial journey from a small team setup to building a DPIIT-recognized startup inspiring students to pursue problem-driven and impact-oriented ventures in agriculture.
The session was highly interactive, with students actively participating in discussions and gaining valuable insights through a dynamic Q&A session. It provided a meaningful platform to bridge academic learning with real-world industry practices.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jalli Yashwanth for sharing his valuable time, experience, and insights with us.
Best wishes,
RPCAU-School of Agribusiness & Rural Management.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa.
Website: www.rpcau.ac.in
Email: director.abm@rpcau.ac.in
Contact: +91-6287797119
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