S.B.R. Nahatkar, Director, Institute of Agribusiness Management at JNKVV, Jabalpur is responsible for Agribusiness Management, Agri-entrepreneurship Development and Agri-Incubation activities for startups. His teaching, research and agribusiness management experience of more than 36 years has led him to a number of opportunities and management role in the university. He visited Cornell University, Ithaca, USA for Food and Agribusiness Management Certificate Program; EMBRAPA, Londrina in Brazil and NARO in Japan for Counterpart Learning Program under JICA. He has credited with 120 scientific research papers publications, 8 book chapters, and 1 edited book. He has been honored with Vishwa Vidyalaya Gold Medal, Best Scientist award and Krishi Bhushan Award.