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THROUGH OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL)

Diploma in Watershed Management Sponsored by Department of Land Resources, MORD, GOI School of Agriculture IGNOU, New Delhi. THROUGH OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL). OBJECTIVES. Develop human resource in watershed development and management.

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THROUGH OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL)

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  1. Diploma in Watershed ManagementSponsored by Department of Land Resources, MORD, GOI School of Agriculture IGNOU, New Delhi

  2. THROUGH OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING(ODL)

  3. OBJECTIVES • Develop human resource in watershed development and management. • Generate awareness about the importance of sustainable development and maintenance of natural resources. • Introduce the principles of the watershed management approach and the value of working in a watershed.

  4. Delineate different techniques for accessing and predicting physical, chemical and socio-economic conditions with in a watershed including water quality. • Mobilization and capacity building of rural youth, women and landless. • Develop skills for small scale irrigation and water supply structures for human being and livestock through water and soil conservation strategies.

  5. Eligibility : Senior Secondary (10+2) or Bachelor Preparatory Programme Duration : One year and max. four years Medium of :English followed by Hindi and regional Instructionlanguages Target Group : Rural youth /Social workers/volunteers working with NGOs/ Government functionaries implementing watershed development programmes Fee : Rs. 9000/- (50% Fee reimbursement for students of rural background and below poverty line).

  6. COURSES • Fundamentals of Watershed Management • Elements of Hydrology • Soil and Water Conservation • Rainfed Farming • Livestock and Pasture Management • Horticulture and Agro-Forestry Systems • Funding, Monitoring, Evaluation and Capacity Building • Project Work integrating various aspects related to Watershed Management Weightage Theory : Practical = 50% : 50%

  7. Project Formulation Phase-1 Exposed to Formulation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for undertaking watershed development programmes. Phase-2 The participants will study various aspects of design and formulation of watershed projects including impact assessment in a particular watershed for 2 weeks.

  8. SIM Assignment Counselling/ ContactSessions Audio/VideoMaterials Tele-conferencing Internet & CD-ROM Project Work Study CentresRegional Centres Telecast/Broadcast Post Work Place DELIVERY MECHANISM OF ODL Instructional InputsDesigned by the Schools Multi Media Package Learner

  9. Requirements for Programme Study Centres (PSCs) • Infrastructure • Faculty

  10. Infrastructure for Conducting Practicals • A Model Watershed • Surveying Laboratory • Soil Analysis Laboratory • Hydrology Laboratory • Farm Machinery Shed • Irrigation Laboratory • Food Processing Laboratory • Animal Shed having poultry farm, piggery etc.

  11. Qualification for Counsellors/Coordinators for PSCs • B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering)/ • M.Tech. (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)/ • M. Tech. (Soil and Water Engineering)/ • M.Sc. (Agronomy)/ M.Sc. (Horticulture)/ B.V.Sc (Animal Husbandry)/ • M.Sc. (Extension)/ M.Sc. (Social Science).

  12. Counselling Sessions at PSCs Theory 20 sessions of 2 hr each session Practical • 60 sessions of 4 hr each session • One month for project report preparation 75% attendance in practical sessions is mandatory.

  13. Institutions for Establishment of PSCs • State Agricultural Universities • Departments of Agricultural Sciences • Agricultural Colleges at PG Level Offering Agricultural Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering • ICAR Research Institutes • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • NGOs engaged in watershed activities • Programmes well equipped for imparting practical training as per the requirement of the programme.

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