The Diploma in Dairy Technology is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The Programme aims to develop technician level human resource for dairy industry. Upgrading the technical proficiency of lower level workers/ technicians already working in the dairy and allied sectors is also intended.
The focus shall be to develop competencies in procurement of milk, fluid milk processing, production of value added products and quality control aspects in dairy plants. It will also impart development of skills for entrepreneurship to encourage self employment in dairy processing activities. The knowledge imparted shall facilitate good manufacturing practices in the processing sector and hygiene. The quality milk and milk products produced will have good market and export potential.
The Diploma is envisaged to create competent technician level human resource for the dairy industry. It intends to inculcate vocational and entrepreneurial skills to widen employment opportunities, particularly among rural youth and the disadvantaged section of the society as well as for self-employment. It aims to address the work force requirement of the dairy and food processing industries and focus on upgrading the knowledge and skill of existing workers.
The programme caters to educational requirements of the dairy farmers, milk processors, skilled workers/ technicians in dairy industry, personnel working in the State Dairy federations/ dairy departments of states and central Government/ educational institutions, entrepreneurs and NGO functionaries/extension trainers/ rural educators. The proposed programme is being developed with the support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Objectives
The main objective of the programme is to:
- Develop technician level human resource for dairy industry.
- Upgrade the technical proficiency of existing and lower level workers/ technicians working in the dairy and allied sectors.
- Develop young entrepreneurs for self-employment through dairy technology and associated activities
- Impart knowledge and technical proficiency in:
- Clean milk production and handling
- Processing of milk
- Manufacture of western and indigenous dairy products
- Testing and quality control of milk and milk products
- Marketing and economical aspects
- Managing small and medium enterprises
- Facilitate Good Manufacturing Practices in the processing sector
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
Hindi
Target Group
Rural Youth, Senior Secondary pass-outs. Skilled workers in dairy and food industries, Small and medium entrepreneurs dairy and food processors in unorganized sector, personnel working in dairy cooperatives, state dairy departments and dairy science institutions, small and medium entrepreneurs, NGO functionaries/ trainers and dairy farmers
Job Opportunities
Job opportunities for the pass outs of this programme includes: secretary dairy cooperative society, milk procurement supervisor, milk tester, dairy plant operator/ technician/ supervisor, product technician ( ice cream/ cheese/ butter/ indigenous dairy products) unit, dairy assistant, chilling centre supervisor, quality control assistant, packaging assistant, marketing assistant, distribution assistant, retail supervisor, store assistant, extension assistant, trainer, and self entrepreneur as milk contractor, transporter, dairy products manufacturer( indigenous and western), owner- milk parlour/milk booth/ ice cream parlour, wholesale distributor, retailer and exporter of milk and milk products.
Student Support Activities
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 GyanDarshan channel is available on DTH platform.
Radio Counselling: Through phone-in programmes on AIR and GyanVani.
*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,
Programme Coordinator & 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
