Skill Development Programme- Uttarakhand

Description
The scheme “Skill Development Programme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance the employability and entrepreneurial skills of students, researchers, and farmers in the field of biotechnology, thereby promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship in emerging areas of the biotechnology sector. Under this scheme, various training programmes are conducted in the following areas: - Training programme on plant production methods and cultivation through plant tissue culture. - Training programme on hydroponic and soilless farming techniques. - Training programme on drinking water and soil quality testing. - Training programme on biological and molecular genetic engineering techniques. - Training programme on the preparation of medicines from natural products derived from Himalayan plants.

Benefits
• Training programs are organized to promote self-employment under the Skill Development in Critical Areas of Biotechnology. These programs range in duration from 30/45 to 90 days for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and 180 days (Dissertation Program) for postgraduate students.
• During the training period, selected students conduct their research and practical training in the Council’s modern research laboratories. The trainees receive hands-on training in plant tissue culture, molecular biology and genetic engineering, environmental biotechnology, hydroponics, and soilless farming. After receiving the training, beneficiaries are better able to manage their business, self-employment, and agricultural activities.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a graduate or postgraduate student, researcher, or farmer from subjects such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular and Genetic Biology, Environmental Biology, B.Tech in Biotechnology, or related fields.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• High school, intermediate, graduation, and post-graduation certificates and mark sheets as well as any other equivalent degree certificates
• Permanent residence proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can benefit from this programme?
A: Graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and farmers from subjects such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular and Genetic Biology, Environmental Biology, B.Tech in Biotechnology, and related fields can avail themselves of the benefits.
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Q: What are the areas of training offered under this scheme?
A: The training areas include:

- Plant production methods and cultivation through plant tissue culture
- Hydroponic and soilless farming techniques
- Drinking water and soil quality testing
- Biological and molecular genetic engineering techniques
- Preparation of medicines from natural products derived from Himalayan plants

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Q: What is the duration of the training programmes?
A: Training programmes range from 30, 45, to 90 days for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Research Dissertation Programme runs for 180 days.
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Q: When is the Research Dissertation Programme conducted?
A: The Research Dissertation Programme is conducted every year from January to June.
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Q: Can students undergo short-term training at any time of the year
A: Yes. Students and research scholars can undergo short-term training of 30, 45, or 90 days at any time of the year according to their convenience.
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Q: How can candidates apply for training?
A: Candidates can download the application form and guidelines from the Council’s website [www.ucb.ac.in](https://ucb.ac.in/) and submit the completed form (hard copy or soft copy) to the Council after obtaining recommendation from the competent authority, Principal, or HOD.
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