Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)
Sericulture – The way forward
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This Programme includes
Self learning course material
Video
Discussion Forum
Access on Mobile, Tablet and Laptop/Desktop
Certification from IGNOU after Successful Completion
Objective
The main objective of the programme is intended to:
prepare the rural youth/farmers for accepting sericulture as profit making enterprise;
impart knowledge and technical skills in various aspects of Sericulture; and
create awareness about the opportunities and employment in Sericulture.
Target Group
Rural youth
Skilled/semi-skilled workers working in sericulture
Personnel working in States Dept. of sericulture, CSB, NGOs
Farmers/entrepreneurs involved in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing
Eligibility
10th pass or Non 10th pass out having two years of experience. The experience certificate should be from the extension officials of the Dept. of Sericulture/Agriculture/ Extension/ Recognized NGOs/Industry.
Programme Fee
Rs.4200/- for full programme Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable (University may revise the fee time to time. Please check with the advertisement or IGNOU website).
Medium of Instruction
Hindi and English
Duration
Minimum: 6 months; Maximum: 2 years
Programme Features
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BLP-001: Introduction to Sericulture
Block 1: Sericulture in India
Block 2: Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Sericulture
BLPI-002: Host Plant Cultivation
Block 1: Mulberry Cultivation for South India
Block 2: Mulberry Cultivation for North, East and North-East
Block 3: Non-mulberry Cultivation Practices
PRACTICAL MANUAL
BLPI-003: Silkworm Rearing
Block 1: Basic Concepts
Block 2: Incubation and Silkworm Rearing
Block 3: Economics of Sericulture
PRACTICAL MANUAL
BLP-004: Crop Protection
Block 1: Mulberry Diseases and Pest Management
Block 2: Silkworm Diseases and Pest Management
Block 3: Non- Mulberry Silkworm Diseases and their Management
Programme Coordinators
Dr. P. Vijayakumar
Programme Coordinator
School of Agriculture
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068
Phone: +91-011-29573092
E-mail: pvkumar@ignou.ac.in
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: soa@ignou.ac.in
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