Bachelor in Agriculture

Introduction of the Sector

Agriculture is one of the most vital sectors of the Indian economy accounting for as much as 18% of the Indian economy. It also accounts for the livelihood of almost 58% of the Indian population. Moreover, India has become one of the major players in agriculture by becoming the leading producer of pulses, rice, wheat, spices, and spice products. Furthermore, with the numerous government policies in place, the agriculture sector continues to show good and healthy symptoms and steadily climbing through the charts in green. Indian Agriculture sector contributes around 23% in the GDP. It provides employment to more than 65% of the population. The sector is facing an increasing complex business environment due to integration of world market, technological advancement, development of the derivative market etc. To cater to this complexity skilled manpower is required to respond to the current situation and take quick and right decision.

Programme Introduction

Agriculture is a broad field. It consists of many sub- disciplines and sub-branches. Bachelor in Agriculture covers all aspects of agriculture. Further, the programme itself comprises of various sub- industries like horticulture, floriculture, poultry, organic farming, and each industry has a large number of job roles and opportunities. Above all, there are huge self-employment opportunities in agriculture sector. The curriculum has been designed to include general education and skill development components, having extensive practical and on-the-job training along with regular industrial visits so that they can be easily engaged in agriculture industry or become entrepreneurs.

Career Prospects / Job Role

• Agriculture domain is capable of generating an abundant amount of job opportunities and different job profiles each year.
• Government jobs, private sector jobs, self- employment opportunities are available for a graduate of Bachelor/B.voc in Agriculture.
• The State Agriculture Departments (SAD) recruit graduates to fill up officer cadre posts.
• Private jobs are like the managers at plantations, as officers at fertilizer manufacturing firms, agriculture machinery industries, agricultural products marketing firms, food processing units, etc.

Knowledge Provider for Skill Training

• Cohesion Foundation Trust, Biodiversity Park, KVK, Watershed Organisation Trust, Govindalaya, Krushidham

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