Upskilling Programme for Armed Forces Personnel in Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV)

Dec 2022

With the objective of preparing the Armed Forces Personnel for the second career post retirement, the upskilling programme has been organized by ASCI. The skill orientation of the Army Veterans is carried out in 3 job roles - Micro Irrigation Technician, Dairy Farmer & Organic Grower. The training programme is undertaken at 2 locations, namely Punjab Regiment Center in Ramgarh & Raiwala Cantonment Board, Dehradun.

Apprenticeship & International Placements

Dec 2022

During Oct-Dec 2022, ASCI has appointed 250 apprentices under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). The candidates have started “On the Job Training” with agricultural establishments pertaining to Agri Input Sector in the job roles of Agriculture Field Officer & Agriculture Extension Service Provider & Post-Harvest Agri Value chain Management in the job role of Pack House Worker.

In its endeavor to provide skill certified workforce across the globe, ASCI has placed 2 candidates in Germany as Meat Processing Associate & 6 candidates in Dubai i.e. 4 candidates as Gardener & 2 candidates as Landscape Technician.

India CSR Summit 2022

15^th – 16^th Nov 2022

India CSR Summit is the biggest CSR event in India co-hosted by CSRBox & NGOBox. The forum brought together the CSR Foundations, non-profits, consulting firms, government agencies & social enterprises to discuss the entire ecosystem of CSR in India & collaborate to scale-up the activities in the development sectors. During the summit, CEO ASCI, as a part of the discussion panel, talked about “Investing in Agri-Value Chains through CSR, Creating the Multiplier Effect” highlighting the importance of CSR investments in strengthening the market integration by solving the problems & challenges existing in the agri value chain.

Agriculture SSC participated in 15th CII Agrotech India 2022 Exhibition

4^th - 7^th November 2022

Agriculture SSC participated in the 15th edition of B2B trade fair on Agriculture & Food Technology by CII Agro Tech India from 4th – 7th November 2022. The event was organized at Chandigarh with the theme of “Digital Transformation for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security”. This 4 – day event included global exhibitions featuring 100+ exhibitors, 9 Conferences, 6 Kisan Goshthees, B2G & G2B meetings.

CEO ASCI addressed stakeholders during the 15th CII Agro Tech India Conference 2022

7^th November 2022

During CII Agro Tech India Conference 2022, CEO ASCI addressed the stakeholders about the importance of training farmers on proper farming techniques & various collaborative models that can be undertaken to work together for the benefit of all the stakeholders involved in agriculture.

Agriculture SSC participated in Rozgar Mela at Dhenkanal, Odisha

6^th November 2022

ASCI participated in Rozgar Mela at Khamakhya Nagar Stadium in Dhenkanal, Odisha on 6th November 2022. The Rozgar Mela was a one-day event accompanied by other related activities including Career Counselling, Skill Exhibitions & Apprenticeship.

The event witnessed the participation from various PMKK, Apprenticeship undertaking organizations & several certified candidates under PMKVY and various skill development schemes.

Agriculture SSC has placed 30 candidates in various job roles through 5 employers during the career fair at Dhenkenal, Odisha.

WorldSkills Competition 2022

20^th - 23^rd Oct 2022

The special edition of the WorldSkills Competition 2022 took place in Helsinki, Finland from 20-23 Oct 2022. One candidate on behalf of Agriculture SSC represented during the WorldSkills Competition 2022 in the Floristry category. The Floristry Skill category saw participation from 14 countries viz. France, Switzerland, China, etc.

ASCI organized Convocation Ceremony for NDMC Gardeners at Skill India Marg, New Delhi

17^th September 2022

ASCI, in coordination with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), has conducted an Upskilling training programme at Skill India, Mandir Marg, New Delhi for the employees in the Horticulture Department of the NDMC. The candidates are imparted training on Gardener Job role constituting short modules like Propagation, preparation, establishing, Maintenance of Garden etc. The convocation ceremony of the trained employees has been organized by ASCI at the School of Gardening, Purana Qila Road Nursery, New Delhi on 17 th September 2022. During the ceremony, a total of 32 candidates are awarded with certificates by Chief Guests - Dr. S. Chellaiah, Director, Horticulture, NDMC & Dr. V. K. Verma, Dy. Director, Horticulture, NDMC for the successful completion of the training.

ASCI’s ‘Kisan Drone Operator’ E-Learning Video launched at the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh: Skill Convocation Ceremony

17^th September 2022

The Kisan Drone Operator E-Learning Video, developed by Agriculture Skill Council of India, is launched during the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh: Skill Convocation Ceremony on 17 th September 2022 by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Agriculture SSC and MCCIA jointly conducted 2 days Bootcamp on Apprenticeship in Pune

16^th - 17^th September 2022

Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture (MCCIA) has jointly conducted the 2 days Bootcamp on Apprenticeship in Pune. The Bootcamp witnessed the interaction of Sector experts with the industrial organizations as well as the aspiring candidates coming from the agriculture & allied sector on Day 1 & Day 2 of the bootcamp focused on discussions on the need, importance, scope, underlying opportunities & benefits of Apprenticeship in agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Poultry & Fisheries.

International Placements: 3 candidates placed in Germany in the Food & Meat Processing Job role

15^th September 2022

ASCI has the objective of providing a skilled & certified workforce across the globe & has the vision to transform India into a preferred partner country to meet this objective. Keeping up with the same, ASCI has placed 3 skilled certified candidates in Germany in Food & Meat Processing job role through the international placements.

Agriculture SSC represented in Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM)

12^th September 2022

Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) represented at Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) in Bangalore in Karnataka, Bhubaneswar & Cuttack in Odisha & Barpeta in Assam. PMNAM is organized by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to bring together the apprentices & the establishments for the spot-on hiring of the potential apprentices and facilitate the candidates to have access to apprenticeship opportunities. During PMNAM, ASCI reached out to employers & candidates to create awareness about the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), Apprenticeships Act 1961 and various aspects of Apprenticeship in Agriculture & allied sectors.

Apprenticeship Awareness Program at Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM), Moga Punjab

9^th September 2022

Agriculture SSC raised awareness among the industry persons about the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) & Apprenticeship Program during the workshop organized by Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) at Moga, Punjab. During this 1-day workshop, the representatives from various industrial organizations were apprised of the Apprenticeship Act 1961, the benefits of the Apprenticeship, various aspects of Degree Apprenticeship and the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM).

The signing of MoU with DAGE for establishing CoE in Farm Mechanization in Bhopal

7^th September 2022

Agriculture SSC & Directorate of Agriculture Engineering (DAGE), Govt. of Madhya Pradesh signed MoU in the presence of Hon’ble Agriculture Minister of Madhya Pradesh for establishing the Center of Excellence for Farm Mechanization Skills in India (CEFMSI). Basis the MoU, the CEFMSI will work in close collaboration with the government, industry, research and academia & experts in the Farm Mechanization sector to empower various stakeholders in the agricultural & farm mechanization value chain by undertaking training, advocacy & advisory services and carrying out the research on the evolution of the Farm Mechanization Sector for modulating the skill requirements from time to time.

ASCI organized Agri Skills Conclave 2022 at India Habitat Center, New Delhi

26^th August 2022

Agriculture Skill Council of India organized Agri Skills Conclave 2022 with the theme Krishi Kaushal Se Atamanirbharta which revolved around the Indian Agriculture Skill ecosystem – Needs, Challenges & Future Developments. It witnessed the confluence of the industry, academia & government providing an opportunity to develop a set of recommendations to promote the new skilling, upskilling and training methodologies for the youth in the agriculture & allied sector. During the Conclave, ASCI took the opportunity to release the Farm Mechanization Sector Skill Gap Study, Career Guide - a Qualification Handbook for Agriculture Qualifications and Short-term Courses Directory developed by ASCI through the auspicious hands of the Secretary, MSDE.

Signing of MoU with National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)

21^st June 2022

Agriculture SSC & National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) signed an MoU on 21 June 2022. Basis the MoU, the training and capacity-building programmes would be taken up for various job roles pertaining to the Fisheries sector which would lead to enhanced incomes through enhanced skills.

ASCI is now recognized as an “Awarding Body”

14^th June 2022

Agricultural Skill Council of India has been recognized as an “Awarding Body” by the National Council of Vocational Education & Training (NCVET) following the agreement signed on 14 June 2021 in the presence of the Chairman, NCVET. As an Awarding Body, ASCI would strive to build up strong skill competence in various spheres of agriculture.

International Placements & Apprenticeships

June 2022

Under international placements, 1 Agriculture candidate has been successfully placed in the USA for the Agri-Crop Production segment.
Between April-June 2022, ASCI has received approval for the Model Curriculum in 5 job roles under the NAPS Scheme. These 5 approved Model Curricula pertain to the agricultural sub-sectors of Post-Harvest Supply Chain Management, Seed Industry & Production Horticulture which are witnessing a surge in the demand for the related job roles. The approved Model Curricula include the job roles such as Packhouse Worker, Agri Commodity Fumigation Operator, Seed Processing Worker, Tea Maker (Production) & Tea Factory Assistant.

11^th National Summit by CSR Foundation

7^th-8^th June

The 11th National Summit by CSR Foundation was held on the 7th & 8th June 2022. The 2-day conference revolved around the “Role of CSR in Rural Development Sector”. During this conference, CEO ASCI talked about the vocational programmes which could be one of the tools to combat the issue of unemployment & role of CSR funds for skill development in agriculture, thereby catalysing nation-building.

Cold Chain Seminar

12^th to 13^th April 2022

ASCI represented at the “All India Cold Chain Seminar” in April 2022 at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Many leading companies from the cold storage industry like Ahuja Sales, Arctic Refrigeration, Celcius Logistics Solution, etc. were present at the seminar. ASCI presented the Apprenticeship and NAPS program to all the stakeholders involved in the cold chain & cold storage sector. The interaction during the seminar helped in comprehending the demand for skilled labor in the Cold Storage Industry and how the industry could be benefitted through Industry Connect with ASCI.

India India International Aquaculture Expo (IIAE) Exhibition

7^th & 8^th April 2022

ASCI participated in 2 days exhibition on the aquaculture sector held on 7 & 8 April 2022 at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu during the India International Aquaculture Expo (IIAE) 2022. During the exhibition, ASCI highlighted the importance of the blue revolution in the sector, the benefits of skilling youth for the industries and the importance of using NSQF-aligned Qualification Packs in the fishery sector. It also underlined the skill progression in the Fishery and Aquaculture sub-sector as youth acquire specific skill sets during their career.

India International Aquaculture Expo (IIAE)

6^th April 2022

The India International Aquaculture Expo (IIAE) was held in Chennai on 6 April 2022. CEO ASCI talked about “Skilling and Apprenticeship in Fishery Sector: Untapped Potential” at the conference. During the course, he highlighted the youth engagement in apprenticeships within the aquaculture/fishery sector and the demand for skilled human resources abroad with specific skill set requirements. Many organizations from the aquaculture industry and various stakeholders from the sector have shown their presence as a part of this international level conference.

HTI Rozgar Mela

24^th to 26^th March 2022

ASCI in association with Horticulture Training Institute (HTI), Karnal, Haryana organized a Job Fair from 24th March to 26th March 2022. It provided an opportunity for approximately 300-400 skilled certified candidates to participate in different Job roles related to Horticulture. In Rozgar Mela, 30 companies participated that recruited a total of 45 candidates for the Job roles including Gardening, Horticulture Supervisor, Organic Farmer, Orchard/ Plantation Worker & Interior Landscaper.

Mumbai World Expo

4^th to 6^th March 2022

ASCI participated in Mumbai World Expo that took place from 4th March to 6th March 2022. The exhibition was based on Food, Beverages, Organic & Biotech segment. ASCI showcased its skilling ecosystems, Government programmes undertaken, Apprenticeship & NAPS program through presentations to organizations from many Agri & agri-allied sectors that included Horticulture, Medicinal Plants, etc. ASCI made the stakeholders acquainted with many avenues of future collaborations through Industry Connect, Associate Memberships & Apprenticeship Program.

Rozgar Mela

4^th to 5^th March 2022

ASCI participated in the 2-day Rozgar cum Apprenticeship Mela organized by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) at Kota in March. It provided the platform for employment to 18000 candidates from Kota & nearby districts through the participation of 150+ employers from 30 sectors. ASCI placed 25 candidates in two of the industry partners viz. Indo Farm Equipment Limited and East Man Private Limited. Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha graced the occasion with his presence as Chief Guest during the inauguration of the programme.

IndiaSkills Competition

June 2022

IndiaSkills Nationals, the country’s biggest skill competition, concluded on 10th Jan’2022 with more than 150 participants being felicitated by Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. The closed-door competition, organised by National Skill Development Corporation under the guidance of MSDE, witnessed participation in 54 skills including 2 Agriculture Trades Floristry and Landscape Gardening.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

June 2021

Women-centric skill training programs were conducted with John Deere under CSR wherein more than 100 women participants were trained in the Tractor Mechanic Job role.

International Placements & Apprenticeship

June 2021

10 Agriculture candidates have been placed in USA out of which 4 sent under J1 Visa and 6 are awaiting Visa. These are the first ever Skill India US J1 Agriculture (Poultry segment) candidates. Between Jan - Jun’ 2021, ASCI has generated 324 apprenticeship contracts. Till date, 13 Model Curricula have been approved and uploaded on NAPS portal. There has been a surge in demand for appointing apprentice under different Agriculture trades like Agriculture Field Officer, Gardener and Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator are in demand by agricultural industries and organizations.

Signing of MoU with NCML

1^st Feb’2021

ASCI and National Collateral Management Limited (NCML) signed an MoU on 1st Feb’ 2021. Basis the MoU, NCML has become Training Partner with ASCI and will collaborate on several aspects to cover, RPL, Short Term Training, Apprenticeship and Industry validations.

Employment News Article

12^th to 13^th Feb’2020

An article by Dr. Satender Arya, CEO ASCI published in Employment News mentioning about Employment Opportunities in Agriculture & Allied Sector. The article also mentions Opportunities for youth in the agriculture and agribusiness sector abound. Technological breakthrough, increased concern for food safety and hygiene, innovations in agricultural marketing has created a range of new jobs across the agri value chain.

Kaushal Mahotsav, Varanasi

12^th to 13^th Feb’2020

Agriculture SSC participated in Skill Exhibition & Rozgar Mela at Kaushal Mahotsav held at Varanasi from 12th to 13th Feb’2020. ASCI apprised about initiatives taken in Agriculture & Allied segments at different locations and updated about opportunities to participate in skilling initiatives.

Hon’ble Minister, MSDE, Shri Mahendra Nath Pandey visited Agriculture space displaying live model of Hydroponics and Dairy skilling.

QP Revision Worksop, Bengaluru

30^th Jan'20

ASCI conducted a workshop on Revision & Rationalization of 10 QPs developed in the Poultry Sector at Bengaluru. The workshop saw active participation from the Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO),various Industries and Academia. The experts brainstormed and gave their valuable inputs basis which the revision work would be initiated

Agriculture SSC wins Best Sector Skill Council Award at ASSOCHAM Skills Summit 2019

ASCI has won the Best Sector Skill Council Award at the 5th ASSOCHAM Skills Summit held on 27th Nov'19 at New Delhi. The Award was instituted by the ASSOCHAM to acknowledge the Indian Sector Skill Councils who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the skills agenda in India - one of the most important challenges the country is facing today. The award was conferred at the Inaugural session of the Summit by Mr. R K Singh, Hon'ble Minister of state, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
This award is in recognition of Agriculture Skill Council efforts that have supported the development of Standards, facilitated flagship Skill development Programs, introduction of vocational courses at School, College and University level both in cities and in rural areas. Through its robust model and partnerships, Agriculture Sector Skill Council aims to bridge skills gaps across Agriculture sector and supplement the nation's economic growth rate flawlessly.

Regional Workshop, Hyderabad

22^nd Oct'19

ASCI participated in Regional Workshop on “Youth as Torchbearers of Business Oriented Agriculture in South India” and presented the role of ASCI in Agri-preneurship and skilling youth in Agriculture. The workshop held at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University, Hyderabad.

Magnificient Madhya Pradesh 2019

17^th to 19^th Oct'19

Agriculture SSC participated in Skill Exhibition at Magnificent Madhya Pradesh 2019 at Indore from 17th to 19th Oct’19. ASCI interacted with organizations and local people and apprised them about initiatives taken in Agriculture & Allied segments at different locations and updated about opportunities to participate in skilling initiatives.

Meeting with Ghana Delegation, New Delhi

20^th Sep'19

ASCI interacted with the Ghana Sector Skills Councils delegation to New Delhi and briefed them about the working and formation of Agriculture Skill Council of India. The Ghana Delegation were on a Study Tour to India to understand the TVET and the SSC System in India.

National Summit by PHD Chamber

13^th Sep'19

ASCI participated in the Roundtable discussion on ‘Strategic leadership of SSDMs and SSCs for Scale, Speed and Innovation for Future Skill Readiness’ at the National Summit on Bridging Skill Gaps in Industry 4.0 organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 13th Sep’19. The discussion revolved around the preparedness of SSCs for the implementation of future skills and the challenges foreseen.

Meeting with PBSSD, West Bengal

12^th Sep'19

ASCI attended the meeting called by Project Director of PBSSD, Mr Unice Ismail, IAS and chaired by Principal Secretary of PBSSD, Ms Roshni Sen, IAS to streamline and understand the progress and challenges of assessment and certification process for the Short Term Training being conducted under Utkarsh Bangla, suggestions have been made for improvisation. This year, nearly 2,500 candidates would be trained in Agriculture trade under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

Meeting with State Agriculture Minister, Arunachal Pradesh

2^nd Aug'19

Meeting was held with the State Agriculture & Veterinary Minister Mr. Tage Taki. The state would incorporate NSQF courses at pilot basis in one or two training centers and possibilities for conducting RPL in Agriculture courses in few clusters would be explored.

Training Partner – Industry Meet

1^st Aug'19

ASCI organized Southern Zone Annual Training Partners - Industry Meet 2019 on 01st Aug’19 at Bengaluru in alliance with Society for employment Generation and Enterprise Development in Andhra Pradesh (SEEDAP). Program Chief Guest was Dr. M R Dinesh, Director-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Dr. N K Dadlani, Former Director Horticulture, Govt. of India and Mr. Subhash Kiran, General Manager, SEEDAP. Discussion made on different skill development training opportunities in Agriculture Domain for Training Partners and Industry & ASCI would facilitate aspiring TPs to get on-board at Skill India portal.

CSR Project at Karnataka

ASCI initiated CSR project with Jnana Jyothi Financial and Credit Counseling Trust (JJFLCC Trust) to conduct Financial Literacy Training for the Farmers of North Kanara District, Karnataka on Paddy and Sugarcane Crops. JJFLCC Trust has conducted nearly 90 training programs and trained more than 2,900 farmers till date.

Record created by ASCI

15^th July'19

Agriculture SSC has created National and Asia Record by assessing 3,000 farmers in a single day on World Youth Skills Day on 15th Jul’19. The event was monitored and evaluated by a jury from India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records.

Placement Drive at Haryana

21^st June'19

Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Haryana organized Placement Drive along with NSDC at Gurgaon and Karnal, Haryana. Agriculture SSC participated at both locations with industry Partner TAFE Ltd. and shortlisted candidates.

Meeting with Director Manipur SSDM

5^th Jul to 8^th Jul'19

ASCI had a detailed discussion with the Manipur Mission Director Mr. Malemnganba Chenglei, IAS.Mission Director stressed upon the need of Industry alignment & aggregation for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Agriculture, Horticulture & sericulture. He suggested few job role which are more suitable for the state are Micro Irrigation Technician, Small Poultry Farmer, Green House operator, Mushroom Grower, Pack House Technician. He also agreed to include Mushroom Growers & Small Poultry Farmers job roles under current ongoing project for Person with disability(PWD) under state funded scheme.

CxO Meet, Andhra Pradesh

7^th June'19

Society for Employment Generation and Enterprise Development in Andhra Pradesh organized CxO meet on 7th Jun’19 at Vijayawada for building partnership with sector skill councils. Agriculture Skill Council of India participated and represented Agriculture Sector.

Apprenticeship Workshop at Guwahati

29^th May'19

One-day workshop on National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was organized at Guwahati on 29th May under the aegis of ASDM and FICCI. The workshop saw participation from various industry houses, Agri entrepreneurs and SSCs. ASCI was invited to share its view and way forward on NAPS.

Apprenticeship Workshop, Chandigarh

15^th May'19

To highlight the apprenticeship scheme and its key benefits, a workshop had been organized by National Skill Development Corporation along with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), GIZ Germany on 15th May at Chandigarh, Punjab.

Workshop at Agartala

13^th May'19

Agriculture SSC participated in workshop organised by Tripura Bamboo Mission. The workshop saw participation from State’s Forest officials, Nursery Owners, Nursery Growers, etc.

Orientation Program, Uttara Kannada

25^th Mar'19

ASCI initiated a CSR Project in Uttara Kannada district to build the capacities of farmers with objectives to calculate profits of farming enterprises and to make farmers understand the implication of various best practices on their expenditures, incomes and profits. Such training will to contribute to a great extent the decision making capacity of the farmers and thus towards the adoption of good agriculture practices. Jnana Jyothi Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Trust to take up this project for meaningful and effective results. The training module developed for Paddy and Sugarcane farmers along with skill enhancement through Activity Based Teaching will facilitate effective learning for the trainees.

Rozgar Mela, Haryana

13^th Mar'19

ASCI conducted Rozgar Mela on 13th Mar'19 at BRM College of Education, Karnal Haryana in collaboration with Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals. Major employers were Jain Irrigation, Chambal Fertilizers, Cristal Crop, L&T Food, Prabhat Seeds, Bayer, Khandar Agro Producer Co. Ltd., Field Fresh Food, Hari Motors, Pratap Agrotech, Janak Seeds, Newco Agri Genetics Pvt. Ltd and many more.

State Workshop, Telangana

29^th Jan'19

State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Telangana organized State level workshop in Skill Development in Agriculture & Allied Sectors on 29 Jan'19. The Program was chaired by Mr. Rahul Bojja, IAS, Commissioner & Director of Agriculture, Telangana along with Mrs. G Nareemani, Director SAMETI, Mrs. V Usha Rani, IAS, Director General MANAGE, Mr. D Raja Reddy, DOE of PJTSAU, Dr. S R Voleti, Director IIRR, Associate Regional Head ASCI. ASCI apprised about its role in Skill Development Training activities in India, Importance of NSQF, Skill Training Program Benefits to Industry, Farmers, Employees and Unemployed Youths of the Nation, etc.

Farmers' Exposure Visit to ESCORTS Centre, Bengaluru

21^st to 23^rd Jan'19

ASCI organized 3 days Exposure visit & Training program for farmers of Karnataka on Farm Machineries in collaboration with ESCORTS Training and Development Centre Bengaluru from 21 to 23 Jan'19. This visit was organized to benefit the farmers by getting them exposure on various aspects of Farm Machines and mechanized farming in India, advantages of mechanized farming, brief display of tractors, its main parts and connected implements viz. seed drill, operations in field for different crops, safety precautions while using tractors, practical exposure, basics of repair and maintenance of tractors