🌿 Agripreneurship Development Program on “Cultivation & Processing of Spirulina Biomass”
Organized by IARI-Pusa Krishi in collaboration with CCUBGA, Division of Microbiology, ICAR-IARI
✨ Last Date to Register: 22 June 2026 ✨
Registration Fee: ₹4,000 per candidate (includes stationary, logistics, tea/snacks/lunch)
🔗 Click Here to Register Online (Google Form)🎯 Program Objective
To train entrepreneurs, faculties, progressive farmers and scholars on cultivation, processing and formulation of value-added products from Spirulina biomass. The training programme includes expert lectures, practical sessions, and field visits to Spirulina cultivation sites in the NCR region.
🟢 What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) that is considered a superfood due to its high nutritional value. It is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Spirulina cultivation has emerged as a profitable agri-venture with growing demand in health supplements, food products, and nutraceuticals.
📋 What You Will Learn
- 🔬 Spirulina Cultivation Techniques – Laboratory to commercial scale
- ⚙️ Processing Methods – Harvesting, drying, and powder preparation
- 🧪 Value-Added Product Development – Tablets, capsules, protein bars, fortified foods
- 📊 Commercial Venture Exposure – Field visits to Spirulina cultivation sites in NCR
- 📈 Business & Marketing Strategies – Market potential, funding opportunities, FSSAI compliance
📅 Registration Timeline
- Registrations Open: 2 June 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 22 June 2026
- Screening of Applications: 23 to 25 June 2026
- Confirmation & Fee Submission: 26 June to 5 July 2026
- Training Dates: 7 to 10 July 2026
👥 Who Can Apply?
- 👨🏫 Faculty members
- 🏭 Entrepreneurs & Startups
- 🌾 Progressive Farmers
- 🔬 Researchers & PhD Scholars
👨🏫 Course Director & Coordinator
- Dr. O.N. Tiwari – Principal Scientist, CCUBGA, Division of Microbiology, ICAR-IARI
📧 ontiwari1968@gmail.com | 📞 9862564743 - Dr. Akriti Sharma – In-charge, ZTM & BPD Unit & CEO, Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI
📝 Important Points to Note
- ✅ Registration will be considered only after screening and shortlisting of applicants.
- ❌ 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
- 🌿 Field Visit: Participants will be taken to Spirulina cultivation sites in the NCR region.
📍 Venue Details
- ZTM & BPD Unit, CCUBGA & Division of Microbiology
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa Campus
- New Delhi – 110012
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The training fee is ₹4,000 per candidate, which covers stationary, logistics, tea/snacks, and lunch.
The last date for registration is 22 June 2026.
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.
No, TA/DA will not be paid to any candidate.
You will learn Spirulina cultivation, processing, value-added product development, and gain exposure to commercial ventures through field visits.
Faculty members, entrepreneurs, progressive farmers, researchers, and PhD scholars can apply.
