Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming APDF
This programme has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) Government of India.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the programme are:
- Imparting knowledge and technical proficiency in Dairy Farm Management Practices, Animal Healthcare, Fodder Production and Clean Milk Production.
- Development of the necessary human resource for dairy farming system on scientific lines and
- Encouraging entrepreneurs among the youth for self-employment through Dairy Farming.
Eligibility: No formal education, Able to Read and Write Hindi/Telugu
Medium of Instruction : Hindi and Telugu
Duration: Minimum two months and Maximum six months; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure: Rs. 1100/- for full programme
Programme Details:
There are specific courses in this non-credit awareness programme. The study material is divided into small modules (14 modules). The study materials code is NEX-001.
| Module | Title of the Module | Credits | Download |
| Module-1 | Introduction | 0 | |
| Module-2 | Animal Breeding | 0 | |
| Module-3 | Reproduction | 0 | |
| Module-4 | Calving and Calf Rearing | 0 | |
| Module-5 | Animal Nutrition/Feed and Fodder Management | 0 | |
| Module-6 | Milk Production | 0 | |
| Module-7 | Milk Testing, Milk Handling and Storage | 0 | |
| Module-8 | Animal Housing and Shelter | 0 | |
| Module-9 | Health Management | 0 | |
| Module-10 | Animal Disease Prevention and Control | 0 | |
| Module-11 | Disposal of Dung and Dairy Waste Materials | 0 | |
| Module-12 | Dairy Farm Equipment | 0 | |
| Module-13 | Dairy Farm Economics and Accounting | 0 | |
| Module-14 | Role of different Agencies in Dairying Developments | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 0 |