In the year 2008–2009, the Kendra organised Agro-based Entrepreneurship Development Programmes in 12 different States— 24 Parganas (South), Sunderban belt, (West Bengal), Gandhinagar, (Gujarat), District Budgam, (Jammu and Kashmir), Prakasam, Markapur Mandal (Andhra Pradesh), Madhupur District Deoghar (Jharkhand), Niali, Cuttack (Orissa), Buxar (Bihar), Chitrakoot, (Uttar Pradesh), Wada, Thane (Maharashtra), Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh), Purani Basti, Raipur, (Chhattisgarh), Baghchung and Jorhat (Assam).
The main objectives of the programme were to generate awareness among the farmers about the technological breakthrough in agriculture sector, programmes policies, government schemes and to motivate them to do farming on commercial lines.

Vishwa Yuvak Kendra conducted a focused, yet wholesome training programme from 27–30 March 2010 for NGO functionaries to reach the immense source of funds available in the country. The programme was formally inaugurated by Suresh Ambekar, Director, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, by lighting the lamp. Fundamentals of fund raising and creating a case for support were discussed by Devendra Mishra from Oxfam India. Sudeshna Mukherjee from Oxfam India spoke on proposal writing skills and shared information on corporate fund raising sources. Anup Tiwari, Director, Fund Raising Asia of SOS, discussed with the participants about raising money from individuals. Other two important aspects of fund raising, communications: building and managing relationships and fund raising from government sources were discussed by Aravind Kumar and Sudesh Kumar from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Women and Child Development, respectively.

As an IYV volunteer, you will find your experiences rewarding. Here you would donate your time, skills and most of all your thoughts that you care. You would help individuals, organizations and causes and in return you would carry back home the joy of giving… a sense of doing something really worthwhile... a feeling of being accepted and valued... interesting and challenging experiences... a chance to take on new responsibilities ... an opportunity to recognise your potential and further develop your skills.

As an IYV volunteer, you'll be able to interact with the people at the grassroots level, along with local youth and volunteers who are already engaged in projects. Your professional and educational abilities will be put into full use to provide you the fulfilling challenge you've been seeking for such a long time. You can choose your volunteering projects at the location of your choice.
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