PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Microbial bio-pesticides are the most important tools in pest management. These are highly effective, more specific and are eco-friendly in nature. The microbial bio-pesticides market constitutes about 90% of total bio-pesticides. There is a considerable scope for developing microbial bio-pesticides in agriculture and public health. This course, therefore, aims to empower entrepreneurs on various aspects of bio-pesticide production.

CONTENT OF THE PROGRAMME

• Importance of microbial bio-pesticides in IPM along with the history of their development
• Role of individual components of microbial control: Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Entomopathogenic Nematode and other bio-pesticides in the Indian context
• Isolation, Detection, Culturing, and Screening techniques
• Quality control aspect of microbial insecticides-physical, microbiological, biochemical and bioassays.
• Bioassay standardization for efficacy determination, detection of resistance and utility in pest management
• Biotechnological development in respect of microbial insecticides.
• Regulatory mechanism and legislation for microbial insecticides
• Visit to bio-pesticides manufacturing units, important institutions in and around Delhi

Who can participate?
Entrepreneurs interested in taking up bio-pesticides as venture; researchers; personnel of State Department; NGOs; Post Graduate/Graduate Science Students.

Outcome: Empowering Trainees towards setting up of own microbial bio-pesticides production units

Number of trainee: Maximum (25) trainees are allowed.

Registration fee 
    Rs.10000 for entrepreneurs    Rs. 5000 for students   Demand Draft drawn in favour of  “Director, IARI, New Delhi” payable at New Delhi
When is it? Aug 31 to Sep 3
How to apply
Registration form duly filled and enclosed with the prescribed fee may be sent by mail or post to

Dr. Pramod Kumar
ZTM & BPD Unit
Near Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan II Pusa Gate, IARI, New Delhi-110012 email : zonaltech@iari.res.in

How to reach
The IARI is located about 8 kms from New Delhi Railway Station, 12 kms from Delhi Railway Station, 14 kms from H. Nizamuddin Railway Station and 10 km from Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT).

Contact
Pramod Kr. Gupta
M: 09868988663
e-mail : pkgztm@yahoo.in
Note:  The fee includes lodging & boarding charges

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