National Case Study Competition

About the Event:

In the face of climate challenges, cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) play a crucial role in driving sustainable solutions. By leveraging collective action, resource sharing, and community-driven innovation, these organizations empower farmers, entrepreneurs, and local communities to adopt climate-smart practices, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

This case study competition invites participants to explore and document real-world examples where cooperatives, collectives, or FPOs have successfully implemented sustainability initiatives. Topics may include (but are not limited to) climate-smart agriculture, regenerative farming, renewable energy in rural enterprises, water conservation efforts, waste management, and circular economy models within cooperatives.

We welcome submissions that showcase impactful, scalable, and inclusive solutions driven by cooperative enterprises to build a greener, more resilient future.

• Event Name: National Case Study Competition 2025
• Theme: "Sustainability through Collective Impact: Role of Cooperatives and FPOs in Climate Adaptation"
• Participation: Individual
• Eligibility: Postgraduate students from Agribusiness Management and allied programs.

Event Structure:

• Case Study Submission – Students will visit a collective/cooperative/FPO of their choice and prepare a case study. The structure of the case study can be mutually decided.
• Shortlisting & Presentation – Selected participants will be invited to present their case studies at VAMNICOM, Pune.
• Awards & Recognition – Winners will receive prizes and shortlisted case studies will be published in a joint publication

Rules/Case Study Guidelines:

• Writing Format
  • Title Page: Title, author(s), institutional affiliation, contact details
  • Abstract: 150-250 words summarizing key findings
  • Main Body: 1500-2000 words covering background, research objectives, methodology, case presentation, key issues, stakeholders, analysis, and discussion
  • Conclusion & Recommendations: 200-400 words on findings and policy implications
  • References: APA (7th edition) citation format
  • Appendices (if applicable): Additional supporting materials
• Methodology
  • Primary data collection: Interviews, surveys, or field visits
  • Secondary data analysis: Reports, policies, and published research
  • Comparative analysis: Across regions, policies, or technologies in climate-smart agriculture
  • Case examples: Real-world cooperatives, FPOs, or milk unions
• Submission Format
  • File format: PDF
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 5 line spacing
  • Margins: 1-inch on all sides
  • Word limit: 1500-2000 words (excluding references and appendices)
  • Naming convention: "CaseStudy_YourName_YourInstitution"
  • Submission method: Online submission via [UNSTOP / vamnicom25@outlook.com]

Key Dates:

• Announcement Date: 23rd March 2025 at VAMNICOM Pune during SPARDHA 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30th April 2025
• Evaluation Period: 30th April - 9th May 2025 (tentative)
• Results Announcement: TBD

Learnings:

• Understanding how cooperatives and FPOs drive sustainability through collective action and climate-smart practices.
• Gaining hands-on experience in research, data collection, and case study analysis on real-world sustainability initiatives.
• Learning to present impactful solutions with policy implications for a greener, more resilient future.

Event Coordinators:

• Abhishek M
  • abhishekm.vamnicom24@gmail.com
  • No. 6362494151
• Anjani Sri
  • anjanisrip.vamnicom24@gmail.com
  • No. 9063008279
• Shivraj Patil
  • shivrajp.vamnicom24@gmail.com
  • No. 8080202238