The Diploma in Horticulture (DHORT) has been developed to cater the knowledge and skill up gradation in the area of horticulture. The development of this programme has been funded by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, GOI. The Horticulture is the science and art of production of fruits, vegetables, flowering plant, and landscaping; besides it also deals with the preservation and production of value added products from fruits, vegetables and flowers. The importance of horticultural products in the diet of the human is immense. This sector also offers great job potential in its different specializations. Raising seedling of different crop plants be it fruit or for the aesthetic purpose, collectively called Nursery Management is an emerging area. The off-seasonal vegetable production and kitchen gardening are other areas in this sector offering better employment and nutrition opportunities. Urban gardening, roof top gardening and lawn management are equally becoming important at present.
Objectives
• To educate secondary pass students about Horticulture,
• To build human resources at supervisors, gardeners, entrepreneurs and middle level technicians in the area of Horticulture, and
• To develop entrepreneurship in Horticulture.
Note: Please refer to Common Prospectus for an update information on the programme
Detailed Programme Structure
Medium of Instruction: English
Target Group:
Rural Youth, Senior Secondary pass-outs, Skilled workers in horticulture and nurseries.
Job Opportunities:
Job opportunities for the pass outs of this programme includes trained malis, garden supervisor and grafting expert.
Counselling sessions:
The programme has practical component and equal weightage has been given to theory and practical components. The participation in the practical session is an integral part of the programme. The counselling sessions are held at the study centres (usually during weekends) according to the schedule drawn by the programme-in-charge. The details of the study centre can be obtained from the IGNOU website or concerned regional centres. The counseling for theory and practical, using A/V aids are also conducted online, as per university norms.
Additional Information:
The additional information about the programme and the admission details are available at IGNOU website –
www.ignou.ac.in and our Regional Centres. Additional information about this programme may also be obtained from School of Agriculture.
For further information, kindly contact:
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Prof. S.K. Yadav,
Programme Coordinator,
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-011-29572974
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The Director,
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110 068.
Phone: +91-011-29533167
Tele Fax: +91-011-29533167
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