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IGNOU PGDPM Course Full Information
Programme Description: POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PLANATATION MANAGEMENT
Programme Short Description: PGDPM
School Short Description: SOA
School Description: School of Agriculture
Programme Description:
The PG Diploma in Plantation Management is jointly developed by the School of Agriculture and Regional Centre, Cochin, Kerala. India is home to many plantations and is one of the largest contributors in the world. The sector has great significance due to its high employment potential and provides employment to the weaker section of the society, of which majority are women. In addition, the plantation industry offers lot of potential for earning foreign exchange by way of exporting plantation produce. The sector has scope for high-income generation, if managed well. 
The programme seeks to develop competent human resource for the plantations industry. The programme provides exposure to various management practices that are relevant and crucial for professional management of the sector as well as provides the technical know-how required to effectively managing different kinds of plantations.
The objectives of the programme are to:
develop professionals in plantation industry;
impart knowledge and skills in production, processing, marketing and finance management in the plantation sector, and upgrade the technical proficiency of professional working in the plantation Industry.
Eligibililty:
Graduation in any discipline
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 4 years; offered only in July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure
Rs.5,500/- for full programme
Programme Details:
Target group: The programme would be of helpful to the supervisors/managers presently employed in the various plantation organizations such as tea, coffee, spices, rubber, etc. as well as to fresh graduate desirous of pursuing a challenging career in the plantation sector.
Job Opportunities:
Managers/Supervisors/Technicians in production, post- harvest management and marketing of plantation products.
Self-entrepreneur in plantation sector.
Researchers and extension functionaries.
Market functionaries.
Trainer/Counselor in plantation industry.
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. P.K. Jain, pkjain@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29573091
Ms. Sindhu P. Nair, sindhunair@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 0484-2340203