Agriculture Training Programs
Agriculture is the means of livelihood for around two thirds of the work force of India. This makes it one of the most important sectors of the economy. At the time of independence, the revenue from the agricultural sector was quite low compared to what it is today. The main reason for the increase in revenue is the increase in agricultural production that was brought about by the Green Revolution.
Over the years, agriculture has emerged as one of the top priorities of the Central and State Governments. Keeping this in mind, various schemes have been launched to improve farm productivity and the standard of living of millions of farmers who work to feed the nation.
Agriculture and allied activities accounts for about 15.7 % of country’s GDP and is estimated to employ about 124.7 million people as cultivators and 106.8 million as agricultural labour (Census 2001). Besides this Agriculture Industry employs a large number of people in the Organized and the Unorganized sector, the data pertaining to the same is however not available. Based on the assumptions of Food Grain Production and Manpower required to handle the total produced, the same is derived at (0.20 Million) for Organized and (1.95 Million) for Unorganized sector.
India has about 161 million hectares of arable land of which 55 million is irrigated. With the increase in population the demand for food and Agri produce is increasing, but the supply is constant due to low agricultural productivity. This is predominantly due to improper Farm Management practices and loss in post harvest handling. There is a requirement for specific set of skills in the field of Agriculture.
- 1) Competent and qualified faculty
- 2) Reputation and recognition of institution
- 3) Well equipped laboratories facilities
- 4) Upto date and enriched library
- 5) Capable to imparting field training
- 6) Modern class rooms fitted with audio visual gadgets
- 7) Good seminar hall and other infrastructures
- 8) Standard hostel facilities
- 9) Capable of customisation of the training
- 10)Facilities for e-learning
|
S.No. |
Course |
1 |
Banana Farmer |
2 |
Dairy Farmer/Entrepreneur |
3 |
Paddy Farmer |
4 |
Soyabean Cultivator |
5 |
Wheat Cultivator |