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Imparts the principles and technical skills for procurement, processing and marketing of quality milk and milk products
This Programme includes
Self learning course material
Video
Quiz
Discussion Forum
Access on Mobile, Tablet and Laptop/Desktop
Certificate from IGNOU after Successful Completion
The Diploma in Dairy Technology is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The programme aims to develop technician level human resource for dairy industry. Upgrading the technical proficiency of lower level workers/ technicians already working in the dairy and allied sectors is also intended. Develops competencies in procurement of milk, fluid milk processing, production of value added products and quality control aspects in dairy plants. It also imparts development of skills for entrepreneurship to encourage self-employment in dairy processing activities. The knowledge imparted and applied shall facilitate good manufacturing practices in the processing sector and hygiene. The quality milk and milk products produced will have good market and export potential.
The Diploma in Dairy Technology is envisaged to create competent technician level human resource for the dairy industry. It intends to inculcate vocational and entrepreneurial skills to widen employment opportunities, particularly among rural youth and the disadvantaged section of the society as well as for self-employment. It aims to address the work force requirement of the dairy and food processing industries and focus on upgrading the knowledge and skill of existing workers. The programme caters to educational requirements of the dairy farmers, milk processors, skilled workers/technicians in dairy industry, personnel working in the State Dairy federations/ dairy departments of states and central Government/educational institutions, entrepreneurs and NGO functionaries/extension trainers/rural educators.
Programme Objectives
The main objective of the programme is to:
develop technician level human resource for dairy industry.
upgrade the technical proficiency of existing and lower level workers/ technicians working in the dairy and allied sectors.
develop young entrepreneurs for self-employment through dairy technology and associated activities
impart knowledge and technical proficiency in:
Clean milk production and handling
Processing of milk
Manufacture of western and indigenous dairy products
Testing and quality control of milk and milk products
Marketing and economical aspects
Managing small and medium enterprises
facilitate Good Manufacturing Practices in the processing sector
Eligibility
10+2 Senior secondary pass-outs
Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration is 1 year and the maximum duration for completion of the programme is 3 years.
Programme Fee
Rs. 15,200/- for full programme plus Registration fee of Rs. 300/- (University may revise the fee time to time. Please see the current prospectus, advertisement or IGNOU website for updated information).
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of the programme is Hindi, English and Telugu.
Programme Structure
In order to be eligible for the award of the Diploma, a student has to complete the following eight Courses (integrated with practical) equivalent to 32 credits (1 credit is equal to 30 study hours)
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BPVI – 011 : MILK PRODUCTION AND QUALITY OF MILK
Block 1: Dairy Development and Cooperative System
Block 2: Milk Production
Block 3: Fundamentals of Dairy Chemistry
Block 4: Fundamentals of Dairy Microbiology
Practical Manual
BPVI – 012 : DAIRY EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES
Block 1: Dairy Equipment and their Maintenance
Block 2: Refrigeration System
Block 3: Steam Generation and Boilers
Block 4: Electrical Engineering and Safety Devices
Block 5: Water Supply & Dairy Effluent System
Practical Manual
BPVI – 013 : MILK PROCESSING AND PACKAGING
Block 1: Milk Reception
Block 2: Processing of Milk
Block 3: Packaging and Distribution
Block 4: Cleaning and Sanitization
Practical Manual
BPVI – 014 : DAIRY PRODUCTS – I
Block 1: Cream
Block 2: Butter
Block 3: Ghee, butter-oil and fat-rich products
Practical Manual
BPVI – 015 : DAIRY PRODUCTS – II
Block 1: Heat Desiccated Products
Block 2: Paneer and Chhana
Block 3: Concentrated Milks
Block 4: Dried Milks
Practical Manual
BPVI – 016 : DAIRY PRODUCTS – III
Block 1: Fermented Products
Block 2: Cheese
Block 3: Frozen Dairy Products
Block 4: By–Products
Practical Manual
BPVI – 017 : QUALITY ASSURANCE
Block 1: Quality
Block 2: Chemical and Microbiological Analysis of Dairy Products
Block 3: Sensory Evaluation
Block 4: Packaging materials and other common ingredients
Practical Manual
BPVI – 018 : DAIRY MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Block 1: Dairy Plant Management
Block 2: Book-keeping and Accountancy
Block 3: Marketing and Logistics Management
Block 4: Entrepreneurship and Organization Building
Practical Manual
List of Learner Support Centres (P) of the DDT programme Regional Centers wise*
Primary Contacts
Dr P. Vijaya Kumar
Programme Coordinator,
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.
Phone: +91-011-29572976/29534773
E-mail: ddt@ignou.ac.in
The Director
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-011-29533167
Tele Fax: +91-011-29533167
E-mail: soa@ignou.ac.in
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