Information Brochure
ICAR Sponsored 10 Days Short Course
On
Management and Development of Small and Medium
Food Processing Enterprises in India
January 6-15, 2014
Dr. Madhu Sharma
Course Director
Institute of Agri Business Management
Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University
Bikaner – 334006
IMPORTANT DATES
Last date for receipt of application
Intimation to selected candidate
Confirmation by selected candidate
:07.12.2013
:10.12.2013
:15.12.2013
Background
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 andexportability 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
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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 07.12.2013 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 mailand by post latest by 10.12.2013 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, archaeologicaltreasures, 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
REGISTRATION FORM
Short Course sponsored by ICAR
on
Management and Development of Small and Medium Food Processing Enterprises in India
(06-15 January, 2014)
1. Name of the candidate (in block letters)___________________________________________
2. Designation____________________________________
3. Present employer and address (with PIN Code)____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Basic Pay (with grade pay) ______________________________
5. Address for correspondence (with PIN Code)______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Tel. No. (with STD Code) office_____________________________
Residence____________________________Mobile_________________________________
Fax _______________________________E-mail_________________________________
6. Date of Birth_____________________________
7. Gender: Male/Female
8. (a) Teaching/research/professional experience
Specialisation______________________________________ Years____________________
9. Number of publications during last five years__________________________________
10. Marital status: Married/Unmarried
11. Mention whether you have participated in any summer school/winter school/short course etc
during last five years under ICAR/other organisations (if yes, mention theme area, institute and
year) _______________________________________________________________________
12. Details of demand draft/ postal order for registration of application
Amount (`): 50/DD/IPO No.: __________________Dated: ____________
Name of Bank: _________________________________________
13. Academic record
Examination passed
Major subject
Year of passing University/ Institution
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Ph.D.
Others
Date: ________________
Place: ________________
Signature of the applicant
Recommendations of the Head of the Dept. /Institution with Signature and Seal
Date :
Place :
Signature: ____________________________________
Designation: __________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
CERTIFICATE
It is certified that the information furnished is as per office records and is correct.
Date:
Signature and designation of the
Sponsoring authority with seal