IGNOU RC Port Blair introduces two new courses in Agriculture.
20 August, 2024
IGNOU RC Port Blair introduces two new courses in Agriculture.
IGNOU Regional Centre Port Blair has introduced two new courses in Agriculture Studies-
Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB) and Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits &
Vegetables (DVAPFV). These courses will be beneficial for rural youth, agricultural
entrepreneurs, agri-business managers etc. Certificate in Beekeeping (CIB) will provide
technical knowhow to the traditional beekeepers in order to facilitate the adoption of
improved technologies available in this area. At village level, successful honey production
provides nutritional and economic security and also empowerment to the farmers, farm
women, and rural youth. Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables
(DVAPFV) has been developed with the support of the Ministry of Food Processing
Industries, Govt. of India. The programme aims to develop competent human resource in the
field of post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables and production of value-added
products from them. The programme caters to educational requirements of the horticulture
farmers, food processors, skilled workers and technicians in the fruits processing industries.
Admission in IGNOU for July-2024 is still on and the last date to register oneself in
certificate, diploma, UG or PG is 31 st August 2024. For more details, regarding the
programmes, fees, duration, please visit IGNOU website- www.ignou.ac.in or contact
IGNOU Regional Centre, Port Blair located at opposite to AIR Cargo complex, VIP Road,
Phone No: 03192-242888, 03192-230111 or Email: rcportblair@ignou.ac.in
