The School of Agribusiness Management (SoA) at “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University represents a bold new initiative to advance cooperative and agribusiness education in India. Building on the rich legacy of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), the University, an Institution of National Importance established by the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India —continues its enduring mission to combine excellence in management education with cooperative values and rural transformation.
Strategic Pillars of the School
Cooperative & Community Innovation Leadership - Reviving and scaling cooperative solutions through modern management practices.
Digital & Sustainable Agribusiness Transformation - Integrating AI, IoT, traceability, and regenerative agriculture.
Industry Integration with Rural Immersion - Combining industry exposure with on-ground rural learning through FIT and academic exchanges.
Entrepreneurship, Startups Social Impact - Strengthening the startup ecosystem through incubation and funding linkages.
Industry Partnerships & Career Outcomes - Expanding career opportunities across agribusiness, sustainability, policy, and technology sectors.
Vision
To cultivate next-generation agri-leaders, managers, and technopreneurs who will champion sustainable transformation across India by fusing the rich legacy of cooperative values with cutting-edge techno-managerial expertise, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to social impact. The School aims to differentiate itself by merging deep rural immersion with exposure to frontier agri-technologies.
