Guwahati, 2 November 2026: Assam Skill University (ASU), in collaboration with Farmutd Ecosystem Private Limited, will conduct the practical training phase of its 30-Day Certificate Course in Digital Agri-Entrepreneurship (CCDAE) from 2 to 4 November 2026 in Guwahati.
The certificate course commenced on 28 September 2026 with the participation of 40 trainees representing 20 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) from across Assam. The trainees are sponsored by the ARIAS Society, Government of Assam, with the entire training cost supported by the Society. The programme aims to strengthen capacities in digital agriculture and agri-entrepreneurship by providing exposure to technology-driven agricultural practices and emerging opportunities in the agri-business sector.
The three-day practical training phase has been designed to provide hands-on exposure to soil sample collection, soil testing, digital farm management platforms and agricultural financing mechanisms.
On 2 November, participants will undergo practical training in soil sample collection at Ulubari Nursery, followed by a hands-on session on soil testing at Octopus Lab, Ulubari. The day’s programme will also include a revision session on the FarmOptima application at the Assam Skill University campus in Guwahati.
On 3 November, the training will focus on the Farm United Dashboard through practical sessions at the University’s computer laboratory. Dr. Utpal Barman, Coordinator of the programme from Assam Skill University, will also demonstrate the application of AI and Generative AI (GenAI) tools in agriculture, highlighting their potential uses in modern agricultural practices Participants will also undertake a review of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared for availing assistance under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), facilitated by the AIF Cell, Department of Agriculture. The session will include an interaction with AIF bank officials, followed by a course revision session.
The practical phase will conclude on 4 November with a written examination conducted by the Controller of Examinations, Assam Skill University. This will be followed by an interaction with Smt. Aruna Rajoria, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Agriculture and APC, Government of Assam, along with officials of Assam Skill University.
Through this structured training initiative, Assam Skill University seeks to strengthen the practical competencies of participants in digital agriculture, promote technology-enabled agricultural entrepreneurship and facilitate their understanding of institutional financing mechanisms for developing viable agri-enterprises.
The initiative reflects the University’s continued commitment to skill development, applied learning and sector-specific capacity building, while fostering opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation in Assam’s agricultural ecosystem