PG Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)

The Post Graduate Programme in Agriculture Policy seeks to develop human resource for planning, development and implementation of national policies in agriculture. The objectives and salient features of the agriculture policy framework along with strategies and issues should be known to all the stakeholders of the system for an effective implementation of development programme. The Programme covers various aspects essential for the policy formulation in order to achieve overall economic development of the country. Some of the main aspects pertain to stages and factors in Indian agricultural development process, components of policy formulation, international and national trade policies, intellectual property rights, research and development policy, etc.

This Programme includes

Self learning course material
Video
Quiz
Discussion Forum
Access on Mobile, Tablet and Laptop/Desktop
Certificate from IGNOU after Successful Completion

Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

Create understanding of the salient features of the agricultural policy framework among policy makers, implementer and other stakeholders of the system for its effective implementation; and
Develop human resources for
- Identification of strategic issues with reference to national policies in agriculture;
- Analysis of policy aspects and its operationalisation; and
- Development of an implementation framework for agriculture and rural development policies

Programme Fee

Rs.3800/- for full programme Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for admission in PG Certificate in Agriculture Policy.

Target group

The target group includes persons/organizations involved in policy making and implementation at the state/regional and central levels having stake in agriculture and rural development.

Duration

Minimum duration: 6 months. Maximum duration: Two years

Programme Features

Programme Structure

The PG Certificate programme is of 16 credits and consist of four theory courses. In order to be eligible for the award of the PG certificate, a student has to complete the following 4 Courses equivalent to 16 credits (1 credit is equal to 30 study hours).

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MNR-001: INDIAN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Block 1: Indian Agriculture: An Overview

Block 2: Resources in Agriculture

Block 3 : Institutional Infrastructure: Public, Private and Public-Private Partnerships

Block 4: Management of Agricultural Produce

Block 5: Emerging Trends in Agriculture and need for Reforms

MNR-002: AGRICULTURAL POLICY: FORMULATION, COMPONENTS, PROCESS, IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Block 1: Introduction

Block 2: Policy in Action

Block 3: Review of Agricultural Policies

Block 4: Rural Development and Equity

Block 5: Agricultural Policies in Selected Countries

MNRE-015: COOPERATIVES AND FARMERS' ORGANIZATIONS

Block 1: Cooperatives

Block 2: Farmers’ Organizations

MNRE-016: PROJECT ANALYSIS

Block 1: Introduction to the Project

Block 2: Financial Aspects of Project Analysis

Block 3: Economic Aspects of Project Analysis

Block 4: Measures of Project Worth

Primary Contact

Dr. Praveen Jain

Assistant Professor and Programme Coordinator (PGGAP)

School of Agriculture

IGNOU, New Delhi - 110068

E-mail: pgcap@ignou.ac.in

Phone: 011-29573091

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