I. Department of Agricultural Entomology
Consultancy Service: FARM ADVISORY SERVICES
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Sl. No. |
Details |
Information |
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Purpose |
Diagnosis of field problems to rural and urban farmers, entrepreneurs, and planters |
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2 |
Target Clients |
Any person involved in farming |
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3 |
Scope of Service |
Diagnosis and remedial measures on call or through in-person visit |
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Fee Structure |
Free consultation |
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Facilities / Resources Provided |
Advice and field visit, if unavoidable |
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Contact Person & Department |
Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Entomology |
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Contact Details |
9446378182 |
II. Department of Community Science
| Field | Details |
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| Consultancy Name | Horticultural Therapy Consultancy Services |
| Description | To design, develop, and implement horticultural therapy programs and therapeutic garden models tailored for diverse groups including differently-abled individuals, children, elderly, and persons with cognitive and emotional challenges. The service integrates evidence-based practices in horticultural therapy to promote physical, psychological, and social well-being. |
| Target Clients / Eligibility | i. Educational institutions ii. Rehabilitation centres iii. Hospitals and healthcare institutions iv. NGOs working with differently-abled or special needs groups v. Government and private organizations seeking therapeutic garden models vi. Community-based organizations and self-help groups |
| Scope of Service | i. Designing customized horticultural therapy programs ii. Developing therapeutic gardens (indoor and outdoor, including memory gardens and hydroponic models) iii. Training caregivers, teachers, and therapists in horticultural therapy techniques iv. Conducting workshops, demonstrations, and awareness programs v. Monitoring and evaluating therapy outcomes through structured tools and methodologies vi. Providing project proposals, budgets, and implementation guidance |
| Fee Structure (if applicable) | As per Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) consultancy guidelines: ₹1,25,000/- for one year. Fees vary depending on scope and duration of consultancy. |
| Duration / Turnaround Time | i. Short-term programs/workshops: 1–5 days ii. Consultancy for garden establishment and program design: 1–6 months (depending on scale) iii. Long-term program implementation and evaluation: 6–12 months |
| Facilities / Resources Provided | i. Expertise of faculty trained in horticultural therapy and community science ii. Access to the Horticultural Therapy Garden, College of Agriculture, Vellayani iii. Training materials, manuals, and program design tools iv. Research-backed therapy protocols and evaluation frameworks |
| Contact Person & Department | Dr. Beela G. K. Professor & Head, Department of Community Science College of Agriculture, Vellayani |
| Contact Details | Email: beela.gk@kau.in Phone: 9846103127 |
