📅 15-20 June 2026 | ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New Delhi
🌾 Agripreneurship Development Program on “Developing Smart Snacks with Millets: A Wholesome Revolution”
Organized by IARI-Pusa Krishi in collaboration with Division of FS&PHT, ICAR-IARI
📢 Sponsored
✨ Limited to 25 Seats! ✨
Registration Fee: ₹4,000 per candidate (includes stationary, logistics, tea/snacks/lunch)
🔗 Click Here to Register Online📅 Duration6 Days (15-20 June 2026)
🎯 SeatsOnly 25 Trainees
💰 Fee₹4,000 per candidate
📍 VenueZTM & BPD Unit, NRL Building, IARI, New Delhi
🎯 Program Objective
This training programme is designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge of the nutritional and technological aspects of alternative grains, with a special focus on both major and minor millets. Although laboratory-scale innovations in the processing of pearl millet, finger millet and sorghum have shown significant promise, their adoption in the small-scale processing sector remains limited. The programme aims to bridge this gap.
🌾 What You Will Learn
- Processing of major millets: Pearl millet, Finger millet, Sorghum
- Introduction to minor millets: Kodo millet, Little millet, Proso millet, Barnyard millet
- Legume-based product development
- Hands-on training in laboratory setting for value-added product development
📋 Additional Learning Modules
- 🏷️ Labelling, Packaging & Certification – FSSAI guidelines
- 📈 Business Development Strategies – Promotional techniques
- 💰 Funding Agencies – Information on potential funding sources for entrepreneurial ventures
👨🏫 Course Directors & Coordinator
- Dr. Dinesh Kumar – Principal Scientist, Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, ICAR-IARI
- Dr. Shalini Gaur Rudra – Senior Scientist, Food Science and Postharvest Technology, ICAR-IARI
- Dr. Akriti Sharma – In-charge & Sr Scientist, ZTM & BPD Unit, ICAR-IARI (Course Coordinator)
📢 Sponsored
👥 Who Can Apply?
- 🌾 Progressive Farmers
- 🏭 Entrepreneurs
- 👨🏫 Faculty members
- 🎓 Students
📝 Important Points to Note
- ✅ Registration will be considered only after payment of the training fee.
- ❌ Fee is non-refundable unless the training date or location is changed.
- 🚫 No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate.
- 🏠 Accommodation at IARI, PUSA Guest House available on first-come, first-served basis (charges borne by applicant). Send accommodation requests to: adp.ztmbpd@gmail.com
📅 Event Schedule
- Start Date: 15 June 2026
- End Date: 20 June 2026
- Duration: 6 Days (Hands-on training)
- Timing: As per training schedule (to be shared with registered participants)
📍 Venue Details
- ZTM & BPD Unit and Division of FS&PHT, NRL Building
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa Campus
- New Delhi – 110012
📢 Sponsored
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the registration fee for this program?
The training fee is ₹4,000 per candidate, which covers stationary, logistics, tea/snacks, and lunch.
The training fee is ₹4,000 per candidate, which covers stationary, logistics, tea/snacks, and lunch.
How many seats are available?
Only 25 seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only 25 seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Will accommodation be provided?
Accommodation at IARI, PUSA Guest House is subject to availability and charges must be borne by the applicant. Send requests to adp.ztmbpd@gmail.com.
Accommodation at IARI, PUSA Guest House is subject to availability and charges must be borne by the applicant. Send requests to adp.ztmbpd@gmail.com.
Is TA/DA provided?
No, TA/DA will not be paid to any candidate.
No, TA/DA will not be paid to any candidate.
What will I learn in this program?
You will learn millet processing, value-added product development, FSSAI packaging standards, business strategies, and funding opportunities.
You will learn millet processing, value-added product development, FSSAI packaging standards, business strategies, and funding opportunities.
📢 Sponsored
