Mega Entrepreneurship Conclave 2025 in Pune

Current Context: The Mega Entrepreneurship Conclave in Pune, inaugurated by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, took place on January 13, 2025.

• Key Highlights:
• Theme: "Empowering Entrepreneurs: Transforming Livestock Economies"
• Projects Launched: 40 projects worth over ₹545 crores under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
• Panel Discussions: Topics included "Catalyzing Growth in Livestock Sector: Entrepreneurship, Processing, and Opportunities" and "Role of Banks and MSMEs in Livestock Sector & Credit Facilitation"
• Recognition: Top-performing states (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) and banks (Canara Bank, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank) were recognized for their contributions
• Additional Initiatives: Launch of the NLM Operational Guidelines 2.0, NLM-EDP Dashboard, and success story booklets
• Special Declaration: January 14 to February 13, 2025, declared as "Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Month".

Question:

1. What was the theme of the Mega Entrepreneurship Conclave held in Pune in January 2025?

• A) "Fostering MSMEs: Future Economies"
• B) "Sustainable Development: Livestock and Beyond"
• C) "Innovation in Agriculture: Path to Progress"
• D) "Empowering Entrepreneurs: Transforming Livestock Economies"

Answer: D) "Empowering Entrepreneurs: Transforming Livestock Economies" is the theme of the Mega Entrepreneurship Conclave held in Pune in January 2025.