{"id":234815,"date":"2026-01-02T22:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=234815"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:59:30","slug":"attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/","title":{"rendered":"Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA), Check Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#What_is_project_ARYA\" >What is project ARYA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Why_was_project_ARYA_launched\" >Why was project ARYA launched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#What_are_the_objectives_of_project_ARYA\" >What are the objectives of project ARYA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Who_can_benefit_from_project_ARYA\" >Who can benefit from project ARYA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#How_is_project_ARYA_implemented\" >How is project ARYA implemented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#What_enterprises_are_promoted_under_project_ARYA\" >What enterprises are promoted under project ARYA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_project_ARYA\" >What are the benefits of project ARYA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Who_manages_project_ARYA\" >Who manages project ARYA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Significance_of_project_ARYA_for_Indian_Agriculture\" >Significance of project ARYA for Indian Agriculture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Questions_based_on_Project_ARYA\" >Questions based on Project ARYA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Answer_Key\" >Answer Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/attracting-and-retaining-youth-in-agriculture-arya\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Project ARYA (Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture) is a flagship initiative launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2015\u201316 to make agriculture a profitable and sustainable livelihood for rural youth. Implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the project focuses on skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and employment generation in agriculture and allied sectors to reduce rural-to-urban migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-project-arya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_project_ARYA\"><\/span>What is project ARYA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA is a youth-centric agricultural programme designed to attract, train, and retain rural youth by encouraging them to adopt agri-based entrepreneurial activities. It bridges the gap between traditional farming and modern agri-enterprises by combining skill development with institutional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Name<\/td><td>Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launched By<\/td><td>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Year of Launch<\/td><td>2015\u201316<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementing Agency<\/td><td>Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coverage<\/td><td>25 States (one district per state)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Group<\/td><td>Rural youth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature<\/td><td>Skill-based agri-entrepreneurship programme<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-project-arya-launched\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_project_ARYA_launched\"><\/span>Why was project ARYA launched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was launched to address declining interest of youth in agriculture, increasing unemployment in rural areas, and rising migration to urban centres. ICAR recognised the critical role of rural youth in ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing migration of rural youth to cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low profitability of traditional farming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fragmented landholdings affecting food security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need for skilled agri-entrepreneurs in villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited local employment opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Out: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-government-schemes-nabard-grade-a\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete List of Important Schemes for NABARD Grade A Exam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-objectives-of-project-arya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_objectives_of_project_ARYA\"><\/span>What are the objectives of project ARYA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA aims to create a new generation of skilled agri-entrepreneurs by empowering rural youth with technical knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and institutional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To attract and empower rural youth to take up agriculture and allied enterprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To generate gainful employment and ensure a steady income stream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To build youth capacity in specific agri-preneurship models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To establish network groups for value addition, processing, and marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To strengthen linkages with institutions and stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To curb rural-to-urban migration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-can-benefit-from-project-arya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_benefit_from_project_ARYA\"><\/span>Who can benefit from project ARYA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme is targeted at rural youth who are interested in agriculture, allied sectors, and agri-based services and want to establish income-generating enterprises at the village level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Eligibility Aspect<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beneficiaries<\/td><td>Rural youth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection<\/td><td>200\u2013300 youth per district<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Training Type<\/td><td>Vocational and enterprise-oriented<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Support Provided<\/td><td>Training, mentoring, technical guidance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>Free under ICAR programmes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-project-arya-implemented\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_project_ARYA_implemented\"><\/span>How is project ARYA implemented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA is implemented through a decentralised model using Krishi Vigyan Kendras as nodal agencies. ICAR institutes and State Agricultural Universities provide technical and research support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification of rural youth at district level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocational training (up to 21 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishment of micro-enterprise units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit linkage support through banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous mentoring and follow-up by KVKs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Component<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementing Units<\/td><td>Krishi Vigyan Kendras<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technical Support<\/td><td>ICAR Institutes &amp; Agricultural Universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Training Duration<\/td><td>Up to 21 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise Support<\/td><td>Micro-enterprise establishment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitoring<\/td><td>ICAR &amp; KVKs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-enterprises-are-promoted-under-project-arya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_enterprises_are_promoted_under_project_ARYA\"><\/span>What enterprises are promoted under project ARYA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA promotes diversified agriculture and allied sector enterprises based on local resources and market demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Enterprise Category<\/td><td>Examples<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Livestock<\/td><td>Goat rearing, dairy farming, poultry, duck farming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horticulture<\/td><td>Nursery management, mushroom cultivation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fisheries<\/td><td>Carp hatchery, fingerling production<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Input Services<\/td><td>Seed processing, soil testing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organic &amp; Allied<\/td><td>Vermi-composting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Value Addition<\/td><td>Meat processing, post-harvest activities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free mock test Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-project-arya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_project_ARYA\"><\/span>What are the benefits of project ARYA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA delivers both economic and social benefits by strengthening rural livelihoods and making agriculture aspirational for youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular and sustainable income generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment creation at village level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill and entrepreneurship development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced migration to urban areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening of allied and secondary agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved food security and rural economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-manages-project-arya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_project_ARYA\"><\/span>Who manages project ARYA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA is managed by ICAR through its agricultural extension system, with strong institutional coordination at multiple levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Institution<\/td><td>Role<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICAR<\/td><td>Policy formulation, funding &amp; monitoring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agricultural Extension Division<\/td><td>Programme coordination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Krishi Vigyan Kendras<\/td><td>Training &amp; implementation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICAR Institutes \/ SAUs<\/td><td>Technical support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banks &amp; Agencies<\/td><td>Credit linkage support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Government Schemes of India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-significance-of-project-arya-for-indian-agriculture\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_project_ARYA_for_Indian_Agriculture\"><\/span>Significance of project ARYA for Indian Agriculture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project ARYA plays a vital role in transforming Indian agriculture into a youth-driven and enterprise-oriented sector. By combining skill development, entrepreneurship, and institutional support, the project enhances farm profitability, strengthens rural livelihoods, and supports national goals of food security and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_based_on_Project_ARYA\"><\/span>Questions based on Project ARYA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Project ARYA was launched by which organisation?<\/strong><br>a) NABARD<br>b) Ministry of Rural Development<br>c) ICAR<br>d) NITI Aayog<br>e) Ministry of Agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. In which year was Project ARYA launched?<\/strong><br>a) 2012\u201313<br>b) 2014\u201315<br>c) 2015\u201316<br>d) 2017\u201318<br>e) 2020\u201321<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Project ARYA is implemented through which institutions?<\/strong><br>a) FPOs<br>b) Panchayats<br>c) NGOs<br>d) Krishi Vigyan Kendras<br>e) SHGs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. How many rural youths are selected per district under Project ARYA?<\/strong><br>a) 50\u2013100<br>b) 100\u2013150<br>c) 150\u2013200<br>d) 200\u2013300<br>e) 300\u2013500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Which of the following is NOT an enterprise promoted under ARYA?<\/strong><br>a) Mushroom cultivation<br>b) Goat rearing<br>c) Soil testing<br>d) Textile manufacturing<br>e) Poultry farming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/one-nation-one-subscription-onos\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Nation One Subscription<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/aatmanirbharta-in-pulses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-broadband-mission-2-0\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Broadband Mission 2.0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmddky\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Dhan Krishi Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/stand-up-india-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand Up India Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/?ref=contc-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All About GST 2.0<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/green-credit-program-earn-rewards-for-a-greener-world\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Green Credit Programme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer_Key\"><\/span>Answer Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Question No.<\/td><td>Correct Answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>c) ICAR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>c) 2015\u201316<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>d) Krishi Vigyan Kendras<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>d) 200\u2013300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>d) Textile manufacturing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Programme<\/td><td>Project ARYA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launched By<\/td><td>ICAR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Retain youth in agriculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementation<\/td><td>Through KVKs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beneficiaries<\/td><td>Rural youth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus<\/td><td>Entrepreneurship &amp; skill development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprises<\/td><td>Agriculture &amp; allied sectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact<\/td><td>Employment, income &amp; food security<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve Free Previous Year Papers Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767372636401\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. When was Project ARYA launched?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Project ARYA was launched in 2015\u201316.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767372637636\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Who implements Project ARYA at the ground level?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The project is implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767372638529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. How many states are covered under Project ARYA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Project ARYA is operational in 25 states of India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767372639753\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Who are the beneficiaries of Project ARYA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rural youth interested in agriculture and allied enterprises are the beneficiaries.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767372640365\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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