This programme has been developed in collaboration with the IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong (Meghalaya) through Educational Development of North East Region Unit (EDNERU). The programme is intended to provide scientific knowledge and technical skills in all aspects of beekeeping. The knowledge imparted shall facilitate for improved productivity.
There is always an increasing demand for honey across the world. Still most of the honey is being collected from wild resources (forest) and a limited amount is produced through commercial units. In scattered commercial units, production of honey is less due to low technical knowledge and poor infrastructure. A great potential exists in this area, where we may establish this unorganised sector into an organised one for the betterment of the society.
At the village level, successful honey production provides nutritional and economic security and also empowerment to the farmers, farm women, and rural youth. Beekeeping also helps conserve the natural resources. There is a need to impart improved technical know how to the traditional beekeepers in order to facilitate the adoption of improved technologies available in this area. The certification may be required to the beekeeper to seek any financial help from any banks, non-governmental or government agencies, etc.
Objectives:
- Impart education about modern beekeeping.
- Build human resource in the beekeeping sector.
- Diversification of apiculture to increase income of the farmers.
- Develop entrepreneurial skills in beekeeping.
Target Group
- Farmers
- Farm women
- Youth
- Self help groups
- Prospective entrepreneurs
Fee Concession
The fee concession is available to the following category of students:
1.All the candidates from the rural areas shall be entitled for 50 percent fee concession subject to the production of domicile certificates.
2.The urban students below poverty line may also be given 50 percent fee concession subject to production of income certificate
Medium of Instruction
English (Present)
The study materials are being translated in Hindi and Khasi languages
- Job Opportunities
- Trained beekeepers
- Entrepreneur in beekeeping
- Upgradation of beekeeping skills
Learning Material: The printed study material is sent to the registered students at home by post.
Audio-visual learning aids:
The learning package also contains audio and video cassettes and CDs which have been produced by the University. A video programme is usually of 25-30 minutes duration. These programmes can be heard/viewed at the study centre during specific sessions, or purchased for use at home.
Counselling: Counselling sessions are held according to a schedule drawn up by the study centre coordinator, usually during weekends.
TV counselling and Tele-conferencing:
Through Gyan Darshan Channels and EduSat. One Gyan Darshan channel is available on DTH platform.
Radio Counselling:Through phone-in programmes on AIR and Gyan Vani.
1 credit = 30 hours of student’s study time
Additional Information
The additional information about the programme and the admission details are available at IGNOU website – www.ignou.ac.in and our Regional Centres. Additional information about this programme may also be obtained from School of Agriculture.
For further information, kindly contact:
Prof MK Salooja,
Director,
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-011-29533167
Tele Fax: +91-011-29533167
E-mail: soa@ignou.ac.in
(or)
Dr SK Yadav,
Programme Coordinator,
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
New Academic Complex,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-11-29573088
E-mail: skyadav30@gmail.com
