Programme overview

In this Programme, we aim to develop competent human resources in the field of post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables and production of value added products from them. It intends to inculcate vocational and entrepreneurial skills to widen employment opportunities, particularly among rural youth and the disadvantaged sections of the society as well as self-employment. It seeks to address the workforce requirements of the food processing industries and focuses on upgrading the knowledge and skills of existing workers.

Objectives:

The main objective of the programme is to:

provide the knowledge & skills for minimizing the post-harvest losses and production of value added food products,
develop human resource for post-harvest management and for primary processing of fruits and vegetables produce at the production areas/ clusters,
develop youth as young entrepreneurs for self-employment through food processing and associated activities,
impart knowledge and technical proficiency in

– Procurement of raw materials,

– Preparation of value added products,

– Prevention of losses in fresh and processed horticulture produce,

– Marketing and economical aspects,

– Managing small and medium enterprises.

Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
BPVI-001	Food Fundamentals	4 (2+2)
BPVI-002	Principles of Post-Harvest Management	4 (2+2)
BPVI-003	Food Chemistry and Physiology	4 (2+2)
BPVI-004	Food Processing and Engineering – I	4 (2+2)
BPVI-005	Food Microbiology	4 (2+2)
BPVI-006	Food Processing and Engineering – II	4 (2+2)
BPVI-007	Food Quality Testing and Evaluation	4 (2+2)
BPVI-008	Entrepreneurship and Marketing	4 (2+2)

(Numbers in brackets indicate the credits for Theory and Practical, respectively)

CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
BPVI-001	Food Fundamentals	4
BPVI-002	Principles of Post Harvest Management	4
BPVI-003	Food Chemistry and Physiology	4
BPVI-004	Food Processing and Engineering I	4
BPVI-005	Food Microbiology	4
BPVI-006	Food Processing and Engineering II	4
BPVI-007	Food Quality Testing and Evaluation	4
BPVI-008	Entrepreneurship and Marketing	4

Fee Concession:

The fee concession is available to the following category of students:

All the candidates from the rural areas shall be entitled for 50% fee concession subject to the production of domicile certificates.
The urban students below poverty line may also be given 50% fee concession subject to production of income certificate

Medium of Instruction:

English
Hindi

Target Group:

Rural Youth, Senior Secondary pass-outs. Skilled workers in food industries, Small and medium entrepreneurs involved in post-harvest management & processing of fruits and vegetables, and Farmers & members Fruit Growers Cooperatives.

Job Opportunities:

Procurement assistant, fruits and vegetables grader, post-harvest technician, plant operator/production technician/supervisor in fruit and vegetable processing industry, quality control assistant, packaging supervisor, cold storage supervisor, transport supervisor, retail supervisor, marketing assistant, trainer and self-entrepreneur.

Counselling sessions:

The programme has practical component and equal weightage has been given to theory and practical components. The participation in the practical session is an integral part of the programme. 75% attendance in the practical counselling session is compulsory to appear in the practical and term end examinations. The counselling sessions are held at the study centres (usually during weekends) according to the schedule drawn by the programme-in-charge. The details of the study centre can be obtained from the concerned regional centres.

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. M.K. Salooja,

Programme Coordinator,

School of Agriculture,

G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,

IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,

New Delhi-110 068.

Phone: +91-011-29572976/29534773

E-mail: [email protected]

(or)

The 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: [email protected]

Regional Centres:

Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)

Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)