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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.
Scope of Agriculture
India is known as "Land of Villages". The agriculture markets of India are the largest amongst any other
market. Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry
and fisheries accounted for 13.7% of the GDP (gross domestic product), about 50% of the workforce.
India exported $39 billion worth of agricultural products and made it the seventh largest agricultural
exporter worldwide and the sixth largest net exporter. Most of its agriculture exports serve developing
and least developed nations.
Indian agricultural/horticultural and processed foods are exported to more than 120 countries, primarily
in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, SAARC countries, the EU and the United States.
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.
Key Features
Practical Workshop at Field Level Employability linked Skill Best in Class Infrastructure
Development Program
Duration
This is a nine month full time programme.
Robust Induction Program
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 starting the benefits they would reap right
through the course.
Dr. Sudhirkumar Goel, Induction Program for ABM Mr. Rajiv Mitra,
Ex. Chief Agriculture Secretary MD, Govind Milk & Milk Products Pvt Ltd
Course Pedagogy
THEME PEDAGOGY
Basic orientation and awareness of the market and consumers. Interface of practioners /
Orientation
Bureaucrats /Business Leaders in the class.
Academic Process
INDUCTION PROCESS
Trimester Course Value Add
Field Visits - 3
5 Core Courses
Trimester I Agrow0n Exhibition
2 Skill based Courses
Agri Skilling Program
Field Visits- 3
6 Core Courses Industry Project Presentation
Trimester II
1 Skill based Course Rural Immersion
Smart Village internship
Pre Dissertation
5 Core Courses Field Visits - 3
Trimester III 2 Project Evaluation Dissertation
courses Specialization
Course Structure : Trimester 1
Subjects
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Agri Business Agriculture Financial Human Resource &
Management Economics Management Organization Behavior
Workshops
Subjects
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Workshops
Subjects
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Specialization
Workshops
Placement Assistance
Student Enrichment Programme (SEP)
AGRI
SKILLING
Agrowon
The students are given an opportunity to interact with various experts from agriculture industries & understand
new trends, better practices and futuristic technological applications. This exposure enables the students to
sharpen their managerial skills.
Smart Village Project
An ambitious project undertaken by Sakal to create smart villages in districts of Maharashtra, where emphasis was
given to increase the agriculture output from the farms by adopting the latest technologies and practices under the
guidance of global agriculture experts. The students were given exposure to these leading practices and also had to
survey the local to understand the issues currently faced by them. This project provided the students of SILC an
opportunity to understand the gaps in current infrastructure and how to bridge the gap by adopting the latest
practices in agriculture.
Industry Participation in Agri Skilling Program Skill Development Minister with ABM Students
Israeli experts with various Mr. Ziv Matalon, Israeli Dairy Mr. Jonathan Spencer, Israeli Expert
government officers, industry Expert discussing with ABM Agri Finance and Agri Extension
experts to understand policies and students about how to fill in data guiding ABM students about how
market dynamics for cluster selection. points in an online template form. to do HH Survey in Smart Villages.
Project Site Field Visits
Filed visit to various renowned industries in agri business has provided the students exposure to modern
practices adopted in agriculture sector and also provided them an insights into functioning of large scale
agriculture units.
Sahyadri Farms, Nashik Varun Agro Processing Foods Pvt. Ltd., Nashik
Infrastructure
Accommodation IT Infrastructure
Separate facilities for boys SILC has the state of the art IT
and girls. infrastructure. The institute is
Within walkable distance equipped with the latest
from SILC . workstations.
Placements
Placement Assistance
Placement Opportunities
Since Last 80 years, Sakal Media Group is leader in engagement with farmers and Agri Industry. The Tabloid Agrowon
has laid down path to success for Agri Industry & rural markets. Thus using the vast chain of Industrial linkages, Sakal
International Learning Centre (SILC) aims to providing skill based education. SILC Agri Business Management is
designed and delivered by Industry professionals to crate Job ready management graduates. Few companies who
visited SILC in last two years to engage with ABM students at SILC are:
Testimonials
“Doing the Agri Business Management program will change the way that you view
the world and will provide you with a confidence to carry with you for the rest of
your life.”
“Life at SILC has been breathtaking and enriching. The environment not only
imbibing knowledge but also in developing my overall personality, fueling
confidence in me. Silc has achieved excellence in imparting high quality education
with prime focus on holistic learning and inculcating competitive abilities in
students which has helped me immencely. My sincere thanks to all the faculty
members, mentors and everyone in SILC family for their support and altruism.”
Govind Suresh Chandak - Executive Projects, Pune
(Placed in Satara Food Park Pvt. Ltd.)
“The lecture and workshops are interesting and academically stimulating and
applied to real-world case studies which is extremely useful.”
“These 9 months here at SILC, have been a real learning experience & have in many
ways, made me industry ready potential. All thanks to the faculty, for the timely
guidance, in shaping up career. Remember “if you have the will, the rest will follow.
” Always keep it burning.”
Pratap Rajgonda Patil - Project Officer, Pune
(Placed in DCF Advisory Services)
With its array of eminent and adept professors from various fields, ABM at SILC
offers what every aspiring candidate would look for in a management program – a
sound curriculum, flexible schedule and great networking. We not only get to
understand the underlying idea behind each concept but are also able to apply it in
real-life scenarios depending on the time and effort one invests on the learning.
Pritam Laxman Sherkar - Project Officer, Pune
(Placed in DCF Advisory Services)
“Agri Business Management of SILC are in sync with the industry requirements. I
have benefited by investing my 9 months here and I am already in the process of
getting the life long returns.”
“I really enjoyed the programme. Every day I learned new things, was informed of
current trends, improved my communication, and learned how to act as a
manager. An added benefit was that I also learned from my peers – other students
in our class who are from a variety of backgrounds.”
Snehal Hande - Executive, Mumbai
(Placed in Bharti AXA General Insurance)
Testimonials
The skills and experiences that are acquired throughout the programme will give a
mindset and a confidence to face any difficult situations that they might encounter
in the future.
The Program gave me a stepping stone for my career and personal development. It
gave me the tools to tackle and manage decisions.
Aniket Veer
(Placed in Godrej Agrovet Limited)
Snehal Jadhav
(Placed in Godrej Agrovet Limited)
“The best thing about SILC is that it offers you an opportunity to pursue a skill base
learning and practical exposure with placement opportunities in just 9 months !
That gives me an edge over the other, in a world where “Time is money”. At SILC, I
have been able to recognise my potential by taking part in educational as well as
cultural programs. The faculty is the best in town coupled with a well-charted
course structure.”
Akshay Mane
(Placed in KF Bioplants Pvt. Ltd.)
“Success was a phenomena in my mind which I wanted to strive for, before I came
to SILC . And it was made apparent here by the guidance of the mentors, my
hardwork and fate that I flew high to the right direction from where I was founded.
Thanking for the miracle of life at SILC.”
Sumit Kulkarni
( Placed in IndusInd Bank )
Testimonials
“SILC is definitely a paradise for students who aspire to achieve par excellence in
the field of ‘Agriculture’. With an astute attention to detail, backed up by current
market trends, processing and various techniques have been made interesting by
the faculty of SILC.”
Prashant Gunjal
(Placed in Delivering Change Foundation)
Harshawardhan Hande
(Placed in Godrej Agrovet Ltd. )
“SILC does not believe in treating you students bookish knowledge, rather, it
enforces students to do their best through their ability and creativity. My
experience at SILC has been awesome. The tutors are encouraging and my peers
are ambitious and enthusiastic providing me with the right environment to learn.”
Ravindra Munde
(Placed in KF Bioplant Pvt. Ltd.)
“SILC’s weekend classes are more enriching unlike a normal ‘strict’ school like
college. There is something special about the staff at SILC. Our professors are
absolutely exceptional, supportive and I owe so much to them. Professors were all
from either corporates or from other areas, therefore they would ‘think’ like one of
us. Thank you all so much for enlightening me and showing me the path of
righteousness to lead this world.
Pradip Kokane
(Placed in Agrowon )
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.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 1st June 2017 | Application Last Date : 31st July 2017
Documents Required
SSC, HSC & GRADUATION FINAL YEAR STUDENTS SHOULD
MARK SHEET PROVIDE PREVIOUS YEAR MARK SHEET
Fee Structure
Fee Installment
The fee for ABM can be paid through the following medium:
Option 1 Option 2
st st
I 1 June - 31 July 2017 Admission Confirmation 50,000 50,000
(*Note – Govt. Taxes as applicable will be levied over and above the course fee)
Life @ SILC
Sakal International Learning Centre
Dr. Nanasaheb Parulekar Sakal Charity Trust, Media Centre, 82/1A & 83/1A,
Baner Road, Inside Sakal Nagar Gate No. 1, Aundh, Pune - 411007, India.
Phone : 020 - 25660142 / 91460 38032 , Email : info@silc.edu.in
www.silc.edu.in
CONTACT
For Enquiries & Admissions
Wasim : 90216 02414
Vishal : 92700 69707