30-Day International Agriculture Winter school Training

cum Certificate Program

on

ICAR & Ministry of Agriculture Framework

for Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Natural Farming and Allied Sciences

Organized by/Knowledge Partner

• ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad
• ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau
• Gujarat Natural Farming Science University, Govt. of Gujarat
• Indian Society of Agronomy, New Delhi
• Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, New Delhi
• Hansraj College, Delhi University, New Delhi
• Department of Agronomy, IIAS, BHU, VARANASI
• Hindustan Agricultural Research Welfare Society, Agra
• International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, CIMMYT, New Delhi
• International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas, ICARDA, New Delhi

TRANING Core Foundation Modules & Learning Segments-

Module 1:

Sustainable Agriculture & National Frameworks

• Overview of Indian Agriculture
• ICAR & Ministry of Agriculture Policies
• SDGs and Viksit Bharat @2047
• Climate Change and Agriculture

Module 2:

Natural & Regenerative Farming Systems

• Natural Farming Principles
• Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
• Organic Farming Models
• Low-input and eco-friendly practices
• Crop & Plant Science Modules

Module 3:

Agronomy & Climate-Smart Crop Management

• Sustainable cropping systems
• Integrated nutrient and water management
• Precision agronomy

Module 4:

Genetics & Plant Breeding (GPB)

• Climate-resilient crop varieties
• Stress tolerance breeding
• Molecular and marker-assisted selection

Module 5:

Horticulture & High-Value Crops

• Protected cultivation
• Precision horticulture
• Post-harvest management
• Soil, Pest & Disease Management Modules

Module 6:

Soil Science & Soil Health Management

• Soil Health Cards
• Carbon farming
• Biofertilizers and soil microbiome

Module 7:

Plant Pathology & Disease Management

• Disease diagnostics
• Integrated Disease Management (IDM)
• Biological control methods

Module 8:

Agricultural Entomology & IPM

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Biopesticides and pheromones
• Climate change and pest dynamics
• Animal, Fisheries & Forestry Modules

Module 9:

Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science

• Sustainable livestock systems
• Climate-resilient breeds
• Dairy, Poultry, Animal Husbandry & Livestock entrepreneurship

Module 10:

Fisheries Science (Aquaculture)

• Sustainable aquaculture
• Integrated fish farming
• Water quality and fish health
• Aquaculture & Fisheries Entrepreneurship

Module 11:

Forestry & Natural Resource Management

• Forest conservation
• Carbon forestry
• Community forestry models
• Technology & Engineering Modules

Module 12:

Agricultural Biotechnology

• Tissue culture
• Genetic engineering
• Bioinformatics applications

Module 13:

Agricultural Engineering & Smart Farming

• Precision agriculture
• Drones and sensors
• Farm mechanization and renewable energy
• Economics, Extension & Innovation Modules

Module 14:

Agricultural Economics & Policy

• Farm economics
• Agricultural marketing
• MSP and value chains

Module 15:

Agricultural Extension & Education

• ICT-based extension
• Digital advisory systems
• Farmer training methods
• Policy, Schemes & Institutional Support Systems

Module 16:

Agroforestry & Integrated Farming Systems

• Tree-based farming
• Climate-resilient land use
• Biodiversity-based agriculture
• Food, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Modules

Module 17:

Food Science & Technology

• Food Chemistry & Nutrition
• Food processing
• Value addition
• Food safety and quality standards

Module 18:

Sericulture & Apiculture

• Silkworm rearing
• Beekeeping and pollination
• Entrepreneurship models
• Dedicated Entrepreneurship & Startup Track

Module 19:

Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness Management

• Agripreneurship development models
• Business planning and feasibility analysis
• Agri-startup ecosystem in India
• Government schemes for entrepreneurs (PMFME, Startup India etc)

Module 20:

Rural Enterprise & Value Chain Development

• Supply chain management
• Branding, marketing and e-commerce
• Export opportunities in agriculture
• Research, Innovation & Capstone

Module 21:

Research Methodology & Scientific Writing

• Farm economics
• Agricultural marketing
• MSP and value chains

Module 22:

Innovation, IPR & Technology Commercialization

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Technology transfer
• Patents and licensing
• Incubation centers

Module 23:

Capstone Project, Internship & Assessment

• Mini startup/project development
• Business or research proposal presentation
• Final evaluation and certification

Benefits of Attending

• Gain in-depth knowledge of sustainable, climate-resilient

and natural farming systems.

• Learn directly from ICAR scientists, academicians,

and industry experts.

• Acquire virtual exposure to smart agricultural

technologies (AI, Drones, IoT, Precision Farming).

• Understand national agricultural policies, missions,

and government schemes.

• Enhance research and project development skills.
• Build strong entrepreneurial and agribusiness competencies.
• Improve career prospects and employability across agriculture and allied sectors.
• Earn a prestigious professional certificate.
• Expand professional networks at national and international levels.
• Develop a future-ready profile aligned with global agricultural trends.

Who Can Join?

• UG and PG students of Agriculture and Allied Sciences
• Agricultural scientists and researchers
• Research scholars, Ph.D. candidates, and postdoctoral fellows
• KVK professionals and extension officers
• ICAR and State Agricultural University (SAU) faculty members
• Policymakers and government officials related to agriculture and rural development
• NGO experts and development sector professionals working in sustainable agriculture and livelihoods
• Agripreneurs and startup founders
• Incubation center coordinators and innovation managers
• FPO facilitators and farmer organization leaders

NOTE:

Any Fee is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable.

Hard & Soft copy of The Certificate will be Provided to All Participants.

Contact for more information:

• 7983558136, 9557100101
• harws21@gmail.com