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Attracting and Retaining of Youth in Agriculture (ARYA)

Updated: 16 Oct 2025
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Beneficiary: Youth and Students

Overview

The ARYA programme engages rural youth in agriculture and allied sectors by providing skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities through KVKs, aiming for sustainable income and employment.

  • To attract and empower the Youth in Rural Areas to take up various Agriculture, allied and service sector enterprises for sustainable income and gainful employment in selected districts.
  • Implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendra in one district from each State.
  • Agricultural Universities and ICAR Institutes as Technology Partners.
  • In each district, 200-300 rural youths are identified for their skill development in entrepreneurial activities and establishment of related micro-enterprise units.