Ignou invites application for one-year diploma in production of value added products from cereals, pulses and oilseeds

Updated on: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Indira Gandhi National Open University (Ignou) has started inviting application for a one-year diploma in production of value added products from cereals, pulses and oilseeds programme for July 2013 session.

This programme was developed with financial support of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India. This diploma programme 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.

The diploma aims to develop competent human resource in the field of post harvest management of cereals, pulses and oilseeds 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. The minimum duration of the diploma programme is one year.

However, the candidate has the flexibility of completing the programme within four years time. The eligibility requirement for this certificate programme is class XII pass or bachelor preparatory programme from Ignou.

The programme is offered in English and Hindi medium. Interested candidates from rural areas and below poverty line urban candidates can avail 50% fee concession on submission of valid proof. Last date for receipt of applications is July 31, 2013.

Ignou invites application for one-year diploma in production of value added products from cereals, pulses and oilseeds

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