2023, Vol. 8, Special Issue 6

This research paper investigates the impact of a training programme on aquaculture in southern states of India. viz., Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. To evaluate the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), data would be collected from 120 trainees from five southern states of India who have undergone an EDP conducted by National Institute of Micro Small Medium Enterprise (ni-msme). The systematic random sampling method was used to select the sample of 120 trainees. Analysis of findings suggested that on a general account a positive trend has emerged from this study indicating the effectiveness of the training programs although with range of variations of benefits gained by the farmers. A majority of the respondents agreed that the program have been useful and had made them entrepreneurs.