This Programme has been developed in collaboration with the IGNOU Regional Centre, Aizawl (Mizoram) and EDNERU. The programme is intended to provide basic knowledge and technical skills in the areas of Poultry Feeding, Housing, Management and Health Care.
The Programme also aims to develop human resource in the area of Poultry Farming. The knowledge imparted shall facilitate better management of poultry in scientific lines which in turn will improve their productivity.
Poultry Farming has been one of the most important subsidiary occupation of the farming community in India. Poultry Farming is a remunerative business, both in rural and urban areas due to the requirement of small space, low capital investment and quick return throughout the year. It has a significant role in the eradication of malnutrition and poverty as well as eliminating unemployment and under-employment among the rural masses. However, due to lack of modern and updated methods of farming, farmers are practicing their own way, which has been found to be unproductive and not commercially viable.
Objectives
The main objective of the Programme is to:
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Develop and strengthen Human Resource by infusing/imparting knowledge and skill in Poultry Farming through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Mode;
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Create awareness about the opportunities of employment and livelihood in poultry sector;
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Impart basic knowledge and technical proficiency in poultry breeding, housing, management and nutrition.
Target Group
- Farmers
- Farm women
- Youth
- Self help groups
- Prospective entrepreneurs
Fee Concession
The fee concession is available to the following category of students:
1.All the candidates from the rural areas shall be entitled for 50 percent fee concession subject to the production of domicile certificates.
2.The urban students below poverty line may also be given 50 percent fee concession subject to production of income certificate
Medium of Instruction
English, Hindi and Mizo
The study materials are being translated in Hindi and Khasi languages
Trained beekeepers
- Entrepreneur in beekeeping
- Upgradation of beekeeping skills
Learning Material: The printed study material is sent to the registered students at home by post.
Audio-visual learning aids:
The learning package also contains audio and video cassettes and CDs which have been produced by the University. A video programme is usually of 25-30 minutes duration. These programmes can be heard/viewed at the study centre during specific sessions, or purchased for use at home.
Counselling: Counselling sessions are held according to a schedule drawn up by the study centre coordinator, usually during weekends.
TV counselling and Tele-conferencing:
- Through Gyan Darshan Channels and EduSat. One Gyan Darshan channel is available on DTH platform.
- Radio Counselling:Through phone-in programmes on AIR and Gyan Vani.
1 credit = 30 hours of student’s study time
Additional Information
The additional information about the programme and the admission details are available at IGNOU website – www.ignou.ac.in and our Regional Centres. Additional information about this programme may also be obtained from School of Agriculture.
For further information, kindly contact:
Prof MK Salooja,
Director,
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-011-29533167
Tele Fax: +91-011-29533167
E-mail: soa@ignou.ac.in
(or)
Dr. P. Vijayakumar, Programme Coordinator,
School of Agriculture, G Block,
Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
New Academic Complex,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-11-29573092,
E-mail: pvkumar@ignou.ac.in
