Agro-processing is now recognized as a "sunrise sector" within the Indian economy, given its substantial growth potential and significant socio-economic benefits, particularly in terms of employment and income generation. Agro-processing involves a series of techno-economic activities aimed at conserving and handling agricultural produce to transform it into usable products like food, feed, fiber, fuel, or industrial raw materials. It encompasses a broad spectrum of industrial, manufacturing, and processing activities based on plant and animal-based raw materials, as well as related services and inputs.

This specialized course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding and the theoretical knowledge needed to excel in the agro-processing industry. This programme covers a wide range of topics including the supply chain of agricultural products, post-harvest technology and processing techniques of Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, and Horticultural crops, importance of value addition, and the economic importance of agro-based produce.

The primary objective of this One-year diploma course is to cultivate a dynamic and engaging learning environment that delivers globally relevant education grounded in enduring human values.

Program Objectives:

1. Quality Education: Deliver high-quality education in Agricultural Process Engineering and related fields to develop skilled professionals tailored to industry and employment needs.
2. Industry and Community Linkages: Forge strong connections with industry and farming communities to facilitate resource sharing and foster mutual growth and development.
3. Innovation and Development: Enhance technical learning and instructional resources through the integration of cutting-edge information technology and modern instructional methods.
4. Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment: Encourage and support students in pursuing self-employment opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures.

This Course Will Empower You To:

• Understand Techniques for handling and processing food grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• Explain Methods for extending the shelf life of food products.
• Clarify Fundamental principles affecting food processing.
• Describe Innovations and practices in seed handling and improvement.
• Analyse and Apply Strategies for effective and safe food storage.
• Managing environmental factors to maintain food quality.
• Interpret Best practices for food packaging to ensure safety and quality.
• Illustrate applications in food processing machinery and systems
• Integrating technology with food science for enhanced processing.

Programmme Structure :

Module 1: Agro-processing industry: An overview

• Introduction and potential of agro-processing industries
• Current status, production, and utilization of cereals and pulses in India and globally
• Entrepreneurial opportunities in agro-processed products

Module 2: Post Harvest Processing

• Equipment used
• Cleaning, Grading, sorting operations
• Storage of harvested grains

Module 3: Composition and Structure of different Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds & Spices

• Morphology of key cereals (wheat, rice, corn, barley etc.) and pulses (green gram, horse gram, pigeon pea, lentil, black gram etc.)
• Oilseeds (mustard, canola, coconut, sunflower, groundnut, sesame and cotton) and spices (mint, black pepper, chilli, vanilla, etc.)
• Chemical composition and nutritional value
• Dietary importance

Module 4: Milling and processing of Cereals: Wheat, rice, corn, sorghum, millets, barley etc.

Module 5: Milling and processing of pulses

Module 6: Milling and processing of oilseeds

Module 7: Processing of Spices

Module 8: Value addition in Agro-Processing

• Wheat based products
• Rice based products
• Millet based products
• Soya based products
• Groundnut based products
• Others

Module 9: Packaging of Agricultural Produce

• Types of packaging materials
• Testing of packaging
• Equipment used
• Labelling and labelling requirements

Module 10: Quality Assurance and Global Regulations in Agro – Processing

• QAQC in agro-processing
• Indian Standards: Food Safety and Standards Act, BIS, Agmark,
• Global Standards: ISO, BRC, EU

Module 11: Waste Management and Challenges Related to Agro-Processing Industry

Module 12: Export Opportunities, Technological Advancements, and Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Strategic Growth in Agro-Processing
• Role of Government
• Innovative Initiatives

Module 13: Market Trends and Opportunities

Module 14: Case Study

Eligibility

Any graduation/ B. tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ Agriculture/ Home Science or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Certificate Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• – Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• – Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• – Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• – All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• – Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• – At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• – All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma and Executive Diploma Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Agro-processing by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and Agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury),Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd.,Vimta Labs,Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.

Future career prospects

Graduates can pursue roles such as Agro-Processing Managers, who oversee production and operations; Quality Assurance Specialists, ensuring product standards and safety; Supply Chain Coordinators, managing logistics and material flow; and Product Development Specialists, focusing on innovation and market demands. Additionally, the programme supports entrepreneurial ventures in agro-processing and positions graduates as Technical Consultants offering expert advice on processing techniques and technology and many more.

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info@igmpi.ac.in / 18001031071 (Toll Free),  Phone: +91 11 26512850

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