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
The fee for the PG Certificate Programme is Rs. 3600/- Only
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