Ujire, July 7 — Organic farming has the potential to significantly address the problem of unemployment in India, opined senior speaker of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, K. Jagadeesh, during a special lecture organized at SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire.
The event, jointly organized by the Department of Commerce and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell of the college, featured Jagadeesh delivering a lecture on the theme “Building a Self-Reliant India through Self-Employment and Swadeshi Ideology.”
“Despite India’s rapid economic progress, unemployment remains a major concern,” he noted. “As an agrarian nation, India must utilize livestock and traditional methods in agriculture to enhance productivity. Organic farming can play a vital role in both boosting the economy and creating self-employment opportunities,” he added.
Citing statistics, Jagadeesh pointed out that over one crore graduates pass out every year, while only around ten lakh jobs are created annually. “The situation has worsened post-COVID, making job creation a national priority,” he emphasized.
He further highlighted the demand for small, micro, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), stating that nearly 26% of rural India relies on them. “There is a global market worth ₹8,000 crore in the field of yoga alone,” he said, urging youth to develop their skills alongside academic qualifications and consider entrepreneurship through small-scale ventures.
Dr. Ratnavathi K., Head of the Department of Commerce, presided over the event. Dr. Lakshminarayan K.S., Assistant Professor, welcomed the gathering, and Suman Jain delivered the vote of thanks.
