KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILLS - Sakal International Learning

KNOWLEDGE
ATTITUDE
ABM
SKILLS
ABOUT SAKAL MEDIA GROUP
Established in 1932, the Sakal Media Group is the largest independently owned
media business in Maharashtra. Headquartered in the educational and cultural
capital of the state Pune, the Sakal Media Group owns and operates newspapers
and magazines in Marathi as well as English with a circulation across Maharashtra
and Goa. The Group also has interests in digital media, event management services,
commercial printing and also runs a regional television channel.
ABOUT SAKAL INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTRE
Sakal International Learning Centre (SILC) is the education vertical of the 8-decade
old, trusted Sakal Media Group. Launched with the objective of building leaders for
transformational change, SILC’s focus is on providing a contemporary and practical
learning environment to students,equipping them to emerge winners in a ever
changing and challenging milieu.
Guided by Shri Prataprao Pawar and Shri Abhijit Pawar and headed by Dr. Apoorva
Palkar, an eminent educationist of Maharashtra, the programmes at SILC are
designed to build entrepreneurs and leaders who will go on to have a strong social
impact on the regional economic development. With faculty drawn from industry
as well as academia, learning at SILC melds together real time experiences with
academic knowledge bridging the gap between a conventional academic program
and one that sets students up for success. Learning at SILC emphasizes practical
knowledge along with the academic, bringing together real life business ideas and
activities with academic knowledge.
VISION
Spearhead skill training through education leadership to foster the creation of an
ecosystem of adaptability and en-forcement of capacity building through
structured courses/programmes in alliance with industry and offer consultancy on
socio-economic platform to develop the state and nation
WHY AGRI BUSINESS MANAGEMENT?
Globalization, information technology, infrastructure and internet have created
avenues and opportunities for all. It has also created the need for new and
specialized skills, to be acquired in a relatively short time period.Agri business
management grooms young men and women into professional managers for core
areas of agribusiness and allied sectors. The ABM program is designed as a
management program covering functional areas of management with conceptual
and quantitative inputs of agriculture. It is intended to develop an integrated
perspective of the primary managerial functions and give the student a foundation
for pursuing managerial responsibilities as well as agri-entreprenuership.
WHY SAKAL INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER?
SILC’s Post Graduate Programme in Agri Business Management is a unique
programme for enterprising students who intend to shape their career. What makes
this programme so unique is its design. The content of the programme comes from
the successful entrepreneurs and professionals from the field of agriculture,
export, dairy management and food processing. In addition, the delivery of this
content is done by the experienced professionals from these fields. The course
content, variety and diversity of the teaching faculties & the practical industry
exposure to the students through various student enrichment programmes makes
this entire programme relevant to current industry demands.
The students are being prepared from all perspective to be ready to embark on the
careers they desire in a short span of 9 months. What better value for money can
one expect!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To prepare students for careers in organizations and companies related to
agribusiness management, agriculture exports, food technology and dairy
technology in Indian and overseas market.The participant can expect to receive
KNOWLEDGE ON AGRI
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
HANDS ON EXPOSURE
TO AGRICULTURE BUSINESS
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
INSIGHTS FROM LEADERS
AND EXPERTS OF THE
SECTOR
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE
TO GIVE ENHANCE
CAPABILITY OF BEING
PROFESSIONAL FROM DAY 1
SITE VISIT
DURATION
This is a nine month full time programme
MONTHS
COURSE PEDAGOGY
THEME
Orientation
Understanding
& Knowledge
Application
PEDAGOGY
Basic orientation and awareness of the market and consumers.
Interface of practioners / Bureaucrats /Business Leaders in the class.
Exposure to special topics and subjects through workshops,
Immersions in given markets, Live data /market interface through
Sakal Media & its R & D knowledge lab session to develop critical
thinking ,assimilate knowledge and interpretation through a
structure of lab methodology initiating issues, problem syndication,
prioritization and creating implementable solutions.
Project to apply knowledge acquired during the programme.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Structure of ABM
Subjects
Semester 1
Workshops
Agri Business Management
Agriculture Export
Agriculture Economics
Modern dairy farm management
Management Accounting
Pomegranate management & export
HRM and OB
Marketing
Business Communication ( Spoken +
Written)
IT Skills
Exposure to Agrowon Exhibition and AgriSmart (Agro Skilling Event)
Agriculture Finance
Milk processing & marketing
Rural Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Food Processing & Rice-Soya Processing
Agriculture Export
Commodity market
Semester 2
Food processing
Production & Operations Management
Dairy Business Management
Internship 2 Weeks
Sales and Distribution Management
Agri Entrepreneurship
Agri Entrepreneurship
Advance Agriculture Export
Web Designing
Semester 3
Specialisation:
• Agri Exports
• Dairy Technology
• Food Technology
(** Need to select any 2)
Rural Immersion Program 1 Week
Placements
INFRASTRUCTURE
LIBRARY
AC Library with over 60,000
books for the students.
Special section for the
preparation of MPSC Exam.
AC CLASSROOMS
Well-equipped air
conditioned classrooms
with projector facility for
the better understanding
IT INFRASTRUCTURE
SILC has the state of the art
IT infrastructure. The
institute is equipped with
the latest workstations &
interactive class rooms with
audio visual units. SILC also
has one to one & one to
many video conferencing
systems.
SEMINAR HALL
Centrally located Seminar
hall has a seating capacity
(120+). Up-to-date&
acoustically designed,
centrally air-conditioned
theatre equipped with the
finest projection and
illumination technology.
ACCOMMODATION
Well furnished, separate
hostel for boys and girls just
2 minutes walking distance
from the college with all
facilities and security.
FACULTY
SILC is associated with best in class faculties. Few of them are;
Faculty Name
Course
Education
Qualification
Experience
Dr. T.
Kadarbhai
HR and OB
B.V.Sc& AH ,
MBA (The
Netherlands)
She has a total of 24 yrs of experience as
administrative & coordinator in agriculture and
animal husbandry. She has worked with several
central committees. E.g. Member of National
planning commission of India. Council Member of
Food safety and many more.
Dr. Arun
Kulkarni
Agriculture
Economics
M.Com. PhD
(Eco).
He is a specialist in Rural Marketing, Agriculture
Economics, and Research Methodology to name a
few. He is currently the Chairman of Centre of
Studies in Social Sciences Pune and Director at
Centre of Quant Research Pune with a total
experience of 59 years in the industry.
Dr. R J Vaidya
Marketing
B.E. (Mech)
Diploma in
Marketing
Management
M.A
(Economics)
PhD in Business
Economics
–UOP.
With a total of 32 yrs of experience, he is an
entrepreneur running his own consultancy in the
field of Marketing .He has written various books in
marketing and teaches various subjects like
Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Project
Report preparation etc.
Prof. Suresh
Bhosale
Agri Business
Management
B.E B. Tech
(Hons) in
Agricultural
Engg.
(I.I.T Kharagpur)
Experience of 40 yrs in different fields viz.
Commercial Agriculture, Banking, Finance ,Agri
business Ventures, Project coordinator Tractor
Marketing ,Micro Finance, Social Entrepreneurship,
Project Mgt./Appraisal .Training system , Faculty and
HOD [ MBA Agri Business, Project Consultancy etc
Prof. Priya
Agashe
Financial
Management
M.Com, F.
Charted
Account.
She has 18yrs of experience in Finance & Industry
Accounts in various industries.
Prof. Sujata V
Ghodke
Food Tech
MTech in Food
Science
A total of 7 years of experience in teaching.
Prof. Fayaj Latif
Pathan
Food Tech
MSc. In Food
Science and
Technlogy,
Pursuing Ph.D
from ICT
Mumbai,
He is associated with many institutes as a visiting
faculty and provides consultancy to many
organizations like Radhesham Dairy Karad, Peshwai
Masale Sangli etc.
Prof. Prerana
Shere
Food Tech
M.Sc. (Food
Technology)
She has 8 years of experience and has been
associated with companies like ITC Foods and
PepsiCo.
Prof. Nitin
Kshirsagar
Production &
Operations
Management
B.Sc., D.M.M.
(Materials),
PGDBM, MBS
Having over 30years of experience in Operations,
Materials, Stores, Customs-Excise, Import-Export,
Supply Chain & Logistics, PPC, Project and Indirect
Taxes areas in different Corporate groups viz.
Garware, Finolex, Gabriel, ICC, Aquapharm,
Ashra-Cummins & Endurance
Dr. Parshuram
Dhole
Dairy Farming
BSc. Agri,
MSc. Agri,
PhD. G.A.U.,
Anand,
Gujarat
Ex Professor and Scientist, Research Cum
Development Project on Cattle, at Mahatma Phule
Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri, has a vast experience in
Animal Science and Dairy Science. Retired in 2012,
he has always been a trainer and eminent
academician by profession
STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES (SEP)
INDUCTION
A week long Induction programme
enables the students to have an overview
of what to expect in the next 9 months.
The eminent industry leaders introduce
the course to the students stating the
benefits they would reap at the end.
During these 7 days, students get to know
the major trends in the industry and get
thorough knowledge of the choice of the
specialisations available with the
opportunities associated with them.
Mr. Vijayrao Patil ( Asso. Vice President - Dipak Fertiliser
AGROWON
The students interacted with various experts from agriculture
industries & understood various new trends, better practices and
futuristic technological applications. This exposure enabled the
students groom to hone managerial skills.
Agrowon is a trusted brand name in Agriculture, established on 20th
April 2005, an Agri Publication by Sakal Media Group, the world’s
first ever daily on agriculture.
AGRO SMART
The objective of the workshop is to give
participants information on latest developments in
the area of their interest and connect them to the
community of all participants who have been
associated with SILC. It was aimed at creating an
ongoing platform of learning for them through
various forthcoming initiatives at SILC. All the
participants who were trained at SILC that includes
progressive farmers and professionals,
entrepreneurs and executives/ managers from
agro-based industries took part in the event. The
attendees included all trainer faculties,
professionals, bureaucrats, bank officials and
industrialists who have imparted training at SILC. This gave an opportunity for private firms for
associating in this workshop that provided them an
opportunity to meet progressive farmers and
professionals from agriculture sector about
enhanced visibility through publicity and
promotional materials. Inauguration by Hon Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari
INTERNSHIP
The objective of Internship is to give student the opportunity to apply his knowledge in real world
environment. One issue commonly cited by employers is that many graduates do not have the practical
skills necessary to excel in the job market. So at SILC, for Agri business management course, through a
two week intensive internship program, our student is provided with practical industry experience that
equips him with the necessary skills to become a better manager.
Internship also allows students to learn about time management, discipline, and effective communication
skills. In the business world, critical thinking skills are very important. Student must be able to make quick
decisions which are based on logic. Internship will teach student how to excel in a large number of
different organizations and industries.
RURAL IMMERSIONS PROGRAMME
Rural Immersion Programme (RIP) is a unique initiative that was instituted with an objective to sensitize
the budding managers and entrepreneurs of this Institute towards the various schemes undertaken by the
government in villages and to study and analyze their execution and effectiveness.
Spread over a week, the programme’s main objective is to be an eye opener as it provides insights on the
various dimensions of district level administration, focusing primarily on the policy administration and the
execution gaps, while dispelling several stereotypes associated with the rural population at large.
The Concept
The entire set of participants is uniformly divided into groups of 10 each, based on their own choices. The
entire programme is organized in coordination with the Sakal Media Group. The entire week is
characterized by visits to various blocks in the district where students critically analyze the execution plan
of numerous government schemes and survey villages to observe the actual level of implementation.
Through this process, they assess the challenges that are faced in the execution of the schemes while
identifying operational gaps that could possibly be bridged through better planning and management
strategies.
The students submit a report of their analysis and make suitable recommendations that can prove to be
helpful, not only at the rural administration level but also the district level.
Benefits to the participants
The entire programme is oriented towards ensuring that the participants get a chance to apply their
classroom learning to a real-time environment. Additionally, the programme offers the students a chance
to explore the rural markets and identify implementation gaps or business opportunities, which can help
fill these gaps.
The programme also sensitizes students towards social issues, which are prevalent in such societies and
learn that the government might not always be wrong and it is sometimes about getting a different
perspective.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAM
Employability skills are those skills necessary for getting, keeping and being successful in a
job.Employability skills are vital to secure that dream job.A survey reveals that 81% of
employers value employability skills as the most important factor when recruiting students.
SILC aims at providing 80 man hours of training to the students so that they become
placement ready. They are trained on skills like communication- written as well as spoken, soft
skills, presentation skills as well as IT Skills.
STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES (SEP)
FIELD VISITS
The field programs provide an opportunity to apply previous knowledge, view real
examples set in a worldly framework, and opportunity to be involved, physically, with
real situations in the field. All of this promotes a deeper understanding of the subject
being studied and an improved ability to recall the information and experiences, later, as
needed. The students get to see the practical application of the knowledge which they
were imparted with.
Green Export
Agri Export
Milk Processing
Exotic Vegetables
Mango Export
Dairy Technology
Rice Processing
INDUSTRY AT SILC
B.D. Jade agronomist - Jain irrigation
PROMINENT INDUSTRIAL DIGNITARIES AT SILC
Mr. B.D. Jade, Agronomist, Jain Irrigation
Dr Dinesh Bhosale, Ex-Chairman, CLFMA
Dr Rajaram Deshmukh, Ex. Vice Chancellor, MPKV
Dr. A.V.Dhake, Vice-President, R & D Agri, Jain Irrigation, Vice-President, R & D Agri
Dr. Sudhanshu, DGM, APEDA
Dr.Prasanna Pedgaonkar, General Manager, Venkateshwara Hatcheries,
Mr. Anant Sardeshmukh, DG, MCCI
Mr. Sachin Yadav, General Manager, Kay Bee Export
Mr. Subhash Deshmukh, President, Lokmangal Group
Mr. Vijay More, President, Amir Chicken
Mr.Ravindra Savan, Product Development Manager, RijkZwaan
Mr.Vijayrao Pati, Associate Vice President, Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemical Industries ltd
Mr. Prakash Kutwal, President,Kutwal Food Industries Limited
Mr. S R Kekare, Joint Comissioner, FSSAI
Sanjeev Mane, Farming, Progressive Sugar Cane Farmer
Smt. Vasudhatai Sardar, President, Organic Farming Community
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agriculture Sciences or
in Agriculture related disciplines, of any of the Universities incorporated by an act
of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions
established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under
section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by
the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
The candidates who do not have formal education in Agriculture or Agriculture
related disciplines but have at least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
in any other discipline from a University or Institution and a strong interest in
Agriculture, Agro/Food Processing, Rural and Allied Sectors are eligible to apply.
ADMISSION PROCESS
The admission to the 9 months full time Agrculture Business Management course at
Sakal International Learning Centre (SILC) is purely on merit basis.The selection is
based on the candidate's academic record and personal interview.
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Start Date : 15th April, 2015
Application End Date : 30th June, 2015
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
1
SSC, HSC & Graduation
Mark sheets
2
Final year students
should provide previous
year’s mark sheet
4
Duly filled
Application form
5
3 Photographs
FEE STRUCTURE
The Fee for the academic session 2015-2016 is Rs. 1,50,000.
This includes field visits, seminars, workshops and event participations.
1st Instalment*
2nd Instalment
3rd Instalment
Rs. 50,000
Rs. 50,000
Rs. 50,000
Total Fees
Rs. 1, 50,000
* At the time of Admission Confirmation
3
School leaving
certificate
PLACEMENTS
Since last 80 years, Sakal Media Group has taken a lot of effort to develop the skill
sets of the farmers. The Tabloid Agrowon has laid down path to success for many
individual farms as well as agrientrepreneurs. Thus using the vast chain of industrial
linkages, Sakal International Learning Centre (SILC) aims at providing the same skill
based education to its students.
Mentioned below are few companies which are associated with SILC;
TESTIMONIALS
GANESH BHIMRAJ GAIKWAD:
Learning at SILC provided me with a practical as well as academic knowledge. A
knowledge based skill development programme emphasised by industry leaders
was a great learning experience.
SHAHBAJ PYARELAL SHAIKH:
Student can develop his career in agriculture but he requires a platform. That
platform is provided by SILC. Practical exposure during the course is useful for the
development of the student to work in the corporate.
OMKAR RAVINDRA THORAT:
GuidingAgriculture graduates towards successful path and dream. Major initiatives
and programmes provided by SILC can successfully drive a student towards right
path of his career.
ANOBHA TANAJI SARPE:
SILC has provided me with theoretical as well as on field knowledge. A combination
of subject knowledge as well as skill development has made me ready to face the
agri-corporate world in the best way possible.
SAKAL INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTRE
Dr. Nanasaheb Parulekar Sakal Charity Trust’s Media Center
82/1A and 83/1A, Baner Road, Sakal Nagar,
Pune, Maharashtra, India- 411007
CONTACTS
Mobile : 8888839679 , 9021602414
Email :[email protected]
Website : www.silc.edu.in