Meat-processing course on IGNOU’s platter

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is gearing up to launch a one-year diploma course in Meat Processing in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, from its academic session in July 2013.

The course will be taught in Hindi and English. It aims to educate students about quality production of meat and its products, to achieve technical proficiency in good slaughter practices, handling meat on scientific lines, and to perform testing and quality control of meat and meat products.

Eligibility for the course:

Candidates who have passed classes 10 and 12 can apply. Students, who have cleared the Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP) from IGNOU are also eligible to apply.

Fee Structure:

• The fee for one year diploma course in Meat Processing is Rs 12,000.
• Students from rural areas or candidates living below poverty line in urban areas can avail 50 per cent concession on submission of valid proof.

Note: Candidates willing to apply can obtain the form and prospectus from the University's regional centres for Rs 200.