Vocational skill course · Economics · Semester 5 · TY BA · 2 credits · 50 marks · 30 hours
Module 1: Introduction to Agro-Processing Industries
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Meaning and scope of agro-processing industries, importance of agro-processing in agricultural development, value addition in agriculture, types of agro-processing industries, supply chain and value chain in agro-processing, role of agro-processing in employment generation and rural development, problems and challenges faced by agro-processing industries.
Module 2: Management and Policy Aspects of Agro-Processing Industries
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Cost structure and pricing of agro-processing products, marketing and distribution channels, role of cooperatives and private sector in agro-processing, quality control and standardisation (FSSAI, AGMARK), government policies and schemes for agro-processing industries, role of MSMEs, export potential and future prospects of agro-processing industries in India.
References
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1
Government of India, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Annual Reports.
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2
Acharya, S.S. & Agarwal, N.L., Agricultural Marketing in India, Oxford & IBH.
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3
Ruddar Datt & Sundharam, Indian Economy, S. Chand & Company.
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4
Economic Survey of India (Latest Edition).
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5
FAO Reports on Agro-Processing and Value Addition.
