I. Dept. of Agricultural Engineering
| Sl. No. | Title of Training / Programme | Objective / Description | Target Group | Duration | Training Methodology | Fee Structure (if applicable) | Facilities / Resources Provided | Contact Person & Department |
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| 1 | Training on Irrigation Systems – Installation and Operation of Advanced Irrigation Methods | - Drip Irrigation Systems: Design principles, layout, installation, operation, and maintenance.- Sprinkler Irrigation Systems: Assembling, installing, and managing systems for efficient water use.- Practical exposure for farmers and students to promote water conservation and enhanced crop productivity. | Farmers and students | 1 to 5 days (depending on objectives) | Hands-on training covering design principles, layout, installation, operation, and maintenance of micro-irrigation techniques | Nil | - Micro irrigation demonstration field- Drip irrigation components- Sprinkler irrigation components | Head of the Department, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Vellayani |
| 2 | Hands-on Training on Farm Equipment | Practical demonstrations and skill-development training on the safe handling, operation, and maintenance of:a. Brush Cuttersb. Chain Sawsc. Sprayers (manual and power-operated)d. Power TillersThese programs help farmers and students gain confidence in using modern farm equipment effectively, reducing drudgery and increasing efficiency. | Farmers and students | 1 to 5 days (depending on objectives) | Hands-on training on safe handling, operation, and maintenance of:a. Brush Cuttersb. Chain Sawsc. Sprayers (manual and power-operated)d. Power Tillers | Nil | - Farm Machinery workshop- Brush Cutters- Chain Saws- Sprayers (manual and power-operated)- Power Tillers | Head of the Department, Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Vellayani |
II. Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology
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Title of Training |
Training in Microbial Inoculant Production |
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Description |
Hands-on training on the production of microbial inoculants to develop practical skills and knowledge among participants |
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Target Group |
Farmers and students |
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Duration |
1 day (per person) |
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Training Methodology |
Practical demonstration and skill-based training in microbial inoculant production |
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Fee Structure (if applicable) |
Rs 1000 per person per day |
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Facilities |
Laboratory facilities and microbial inoculant production equipment |
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Contact Person & Department |
Head of the Department, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani |
III. Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
| # | Training Program | Objectives | Target Group | Duration | Fee | Contact Person & Details |
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| 1 | Hands‑on training in plant tissue culture techniques | To provide a basic understanding of plant tissue culture techniques | Students, Faculty, Entrepreneurs, Horticulturists, Plant growers | 1 month | ₹10,000 + GST (18%) | Dr. Anuradha T, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, COA Vellayani, Trivandrum‑695522 Mobile: 7709010485 Email: anuradha.t@kau.in |
| 2 | Hands‑on training in bioinformatics tools | To provide hands‑on training in basic bioinformatics tools | Faculty, Researchers, Students | 3 to 7 days | Faculty: ₹2,000 + GST Students (KAU): ₹1,000 + GST Students (Other): ₹1,500 + GST Interns (1 week): ₹5,000 + GST | Dr. Smitha Bhasi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, COA Vellayani, Trivandrum‑695522 Mobile: 9446317614 Email: smitha.bhasi@kau.in |
| 3 | Hands‑on training in mammalian cell culture | To provide a basic understanding of animal (mammalian) cell culture techniques | Faculty, Students | 3 days | ₹20,000 + GST (18%) | Dr. Sindura K P, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, COA Vellayani, Trivandrum‑695522 Mobile: 9495718453 Email: sindura.kp@kau.in |
| 4 | Hands‑on training in molecular biology techniques | To provide a basic understanding of molecular biology techniques | Faculty, Students | 3 to 5 days | Students: ₹2,500 + GST Faculty: ₹3,000 + GST | Dr. Asha S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, COA Vellayani, Trivandrum‑695522 Mobile: 9995053197 Email: asha.s@kau.in |
IV. Department of Community Science
| Title of Training / Programme | Objective / Description | Target Group | Duration / Schedule | Training Methodology | Fee Structure (if applicable) | Facilities / Resources Provided | Contact Person & Department | Contact Details |
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| Training on value addition of ethnic fruits of Kerala | Ensure income from homestead farms | Farmers and Housewives | 3 days | Practical Oriented | ₹500/- (Five Hundred Only) | Lab facility and Booklets | Dr. Suma Divakar, Professor, Department of Community Science | Dr. Suma Divakar, Professor, Department of Community Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani. Ph: 9446578578 |
| Training and incubation facilities in value addition of foods includes: 1) Incubation of research ideas to food business venture 2) Value addition of fruits and vegetables 3) Healthy snack production 4) Value added products from milk 5) Value addition of millets 6) Value addition of mushroom | Incubation centre offers facilities for incubating entrepreneurial ideas for developing skills and business on value addition of food crops | Anyone interested | 3 days | Hands on training | ₹500/- (Five Hundred Only) | Food processing incubation centre with infrastructure: Fruit pulper, blenders, hot air drier, cling film & band sealer, liquid filler, cup sealer, refrigerator & deep freezer, OTG oven, dough kneader, product roaster, snack extruder & associated accessories | Dr. Anitha Chandran C, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Science | Dr. Anitha Chandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani. Ph: 9995715491 |
| Training on value addition of fruits and vegetables, Millets | Entrepreneurship development / Income generation for women | Farmers, Women, etc. | 1 to 3 days | Practical Oriented | ₹500/- (Five Hundred Only) per person | Lab facility and Booklets | Dr. Reshmi R, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Science | Dr. Reshmi R, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani. Ph: 9895229545 |
V. Department of Agricultural Entomology
| Sl. No. | Title of Training / Programme | Objective / Description | Target Group | Duration / Schedule | Training Methodology | Fee Structure (if applicable) | Facilities / Resources Provided | Contact Person & Department | Contact Details |
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| 1 | Pesticide Residue and its Management Safe Use of Pesticides New Generation Insecticides | Conduct trainings for farmers, technical staff / scientists / agricultural officers for judicious use of pesticides and to educate the public on minimizing residues through decontamination practices at household level | Farmers, Public, Technical staff / Scientists / Agricultural Officers | Farmers/Public: 1-day program Technical staff: Need-based capacity-building programs | Face-to-face classroom training with practical sessions; Hands-on training | Farmers: Free of cost Technical staff: Fee varies depending on program duration | NABL-accredited laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) with state-of-the-art instruments: - GC (ECD & FPD) - GC-MS (Single Quad) - GC-MS/MS (Triple Quad) - LC-MS/MS (Triple Quad) - LC-HRMS (Orbitrap High Resolution) | Associate Professor & Head, PRRAL | Ph: 9446179111, Email: prral@kau.in |
| 2 | Training on Beekeeping | Dissemination of scientific beekeeping technologies and popularization of meliponiculture | Stakeholders: Freshers, Beekeepers, Officials | 3 days | Theory & practical classes | ₹1,500/- per individual | Hands-on training | Dr. Amritha V. S., Professor, Dept. of Entomology, RARS (SZ), Vellayani | Ph: 9447428656 |