ICAR Sponsored 10 Days Short Course On Management and Development of Small and Medium Food Processing Enterprises in India January 6-15, 2014

Institute of Agri Business Management

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University

Bikaner – 334006

ICAR Sponsored 10 Days Short Course

On

Management and Development of Small and Medium Food Processing Enterprises in India January 6-15, 2014

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for receipt of application : 31.10.2013

Intimation to selected candidate : 30.11.2013

Confirmation by selected candidate : 15.12.2013

India is one of the world’s largest producers as well as consumer of food products and Indian food industry ranks fifth in terms of production, consumption and exports. Food processing industry in India is increasingly seen as a potential source for driving the rural economy, establishing a vital linkage and synergy between Industry and Agriculture- the two pillars of the economy.

Estimated to be worth USD 121 billion, the Indian food processing industry accounts for 32% of the country’s total food market. Accounting for 14% of manufacturing GDP, nearly 13% of India’s exports and 6% of total industrial investment, the industry employs 13 million people directly and 35 million people indirectly. Currently growing at more than 10% per annum, it is expected to touch USD 194 billion by 2015 .The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in its Vision 2015 Action Plan includes trebling the size of the food processing industry, raising the level of processing of perishables from 6% to 20%, increasing value addition from 20% to 35%, and enhancing India’s share in global food trade from 1.5% to 3%.

Liberalisation and globalization have unveiled new opportunities for diversification in the foodprocessing sector and opened new vistas for growth. However, despite continual efforts and initiatives of the Government to provide the required stimulus to the sector, processing activity is still at a nascent stage in India with low penetration.

The food processing sector is highly fragmented industry and a huge number of entrepreneurs in this industry are small in terms of their production and operations, and are largely concentrated in the unorganized segment. The significance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in this sector is very important being attributable to its capacity of employment generation, low capital and technology requirement, use of traditional or inherited skill, use of local resources, mobilization of resources and exportability of products.

In order to facilitate and exploit the growth potential of the sector, the government on its part has initiated extensive reforms. To promote private sector activity and invite foreign investments in the sector the Government has allowed 100% FDI in the food processing & cold chain infrastructure.

Objectives of the Course

The short course is designed for the participants with the following objectives:

 To enhance knowledge and skills regarding the status and challenges faced by the food industry in India.

 To develop an overview related to technology, marketing, finance and operations involved in the small and medium food processing enterprises.

 To provide practical orientation to develop an overall expertise in the food processing sector Course Content

 Trends, opportunities and challenges in agribusiness and food industry

 Entrepreneurship in food industry

 Problems and support needs of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

 Institutional interface and government support for MSME

 Choice of technology, financing, preparation of business plan, ownership structures and organisational framework

 Taxation and legal forms of organisation, operational and marketing issues

 Performance assessment, innovation and value addition

 Product quality and food safety management,

 Case studies and group discussions on concurrent issues etc.

Eligibility of Participants

Assistant Professors/ Associate Professors/Scientists from Agricultural Universities and ICAR in the field of Agri Business Management/Home Science /Agriculture /Agricultural Engineering/Dairy Technology and other relevant subjects with at least two years experience are eligible for the course.

Number of Seats and selection

Number of participants will be 25 and selection will be on the criteria of suitability for the course followed by first cum first serve basis.

Duration and Venue

The short course will be of 10 days duration i.e., from 6.1.2014 to 15.1.2014. The venue of the course will be the Institute of Agri Business Management (IABM), Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner.

Application Form

The application form duly completed in all respects should reach to the Course Director through proper channel latest by 31.10.2013 along with non-refundable postal order or demand draft of ` 50/- as registration fee in favour of Director, IABM, Bikaner payable at Bikaner. Once selected, candidates will be informed through e mail and by post latest by 30.11.2013 to which they should

reply with acceptance by 15.12.2013.

TA/DA

The participants will be paid for the journey, to and fro, by rail or bus or other means of transport, as

the case may be, on production of certificate for travel by shortest route. The payment will be made

as per the entitlement class of travel but restricted to AC II tier train fare. DA will be paid for journey

period only.

Boarding and Lodging

The participants will be provided rent free accommodation and boarding facilities in the University guest house during the training period.

How to Reach

Bikaner is well connected to all parts of India by train and road. IABM is located 3 km from bus station and 4 km from railway station. Auto/taxi can be hired from bus/railway station to reach University guest house.

About Bikaner

Bikaner lies in north-western part of Rajasthan state. The desert city has a stark beauty which is totally unique. The wide-spread sand dunes, the moonlit glittering beauty and desert agility, the worth-seeing natural sites, the marvellous palaces and temples, archaeological treasures, all combine to make this city a place of lasting charm and permanent attraction. Famous all over the world for its sweets and namkeens, the city offers over 500 years old culture and heritage, the very feel of Rajasthan.

Patron : Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Director, IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner

Course Director :Dr. Madhu Sharma, Professor, IABM, SKRAU, Bikaner

Course Coordinators

Ms. AditiMathur (e-mail: aditi@iabmbikaner.org)

Ms. Amita Sharma (e-mail: amita@iabmbikaner.org)

Mr. Satyveer Singh Meena (e-mail: satyveer@iabmbikaner.org)

Mr. VivekVyas (e-mail: vivek@iabmbikaner.org)

Address for Correspondence

Dr. Madhu Sharma

Institute of Agri Business Management

S K Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner – 334 006

Phone : 0151 2252982 (O), 0151 2204061 (Res. ), Fax: 0151 2252981

Mobile: +919461036631, e mail: madhu@iabmbikaner.org

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