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India's first agricultural university was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. This university is now present in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. India is known as an agricultural country. India's economy depends entirely on agriculture. Along with the increase in the agriculture sector, the demand for trained employees is also increasing continuously. Students are interested in achieving degrees in agriculture. In the present era, various government and non -government universities are being run across the country. However, do you know about the country's first agricultural university?

First Agricultural University of India

According to many reports, India's first agricultural university is Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. It is also called "Pantnagar University'' and "Pant University". It was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India on 17 November 1960. It was then called Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University. In the year 1972, this University of Agriculture and Technology was given the name of great freedom fighter Govind Ballabh Pant. The university is located in Pantnagar town of Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. In India, this university is considered the precursor to the Green Revolution.

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Employment opportunities in agriculture sector

Today, there are many opportunities in agriculture. After doing diplomas, degrees, post graduate courses in agriculture, students can become agricultural research scientists, agricultural officers, production manager, farm manager etc.

Government Job in Agricultural Sector

Degree or diploma holders in agriculture get government jobs in the Agriculture Department, Agricultural Research Institute, Agricultural University etc. The people working inside the agriculture sector include Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Scientist and Agricultural Extension Officer.

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Private job in agricultural sector

There are also many private companies in the agriculture sector, producing, processing and marketing agricultural products. Degree or diploma holders in agriculture get a lot of job opportunities in these institutions. People working in agriculture are agricultural production managers, agricultural engineers and agricultural traders etc.

Own business in agriculture

Degree or diploma holders in agriculture can also start their own business. Farming, animal husbandry, dairy, trade of agricultural equipment etc. can be started in agriculture. Doing your own business is also a great means of income.

Youngsters who have passed 10th standard can now learn about Fertilizer and seeds and open fertilizer and seed shops. This is a special initiative by the central government.

To support the fertilizers seed sector of India the government has changed some rules and regulations to create more employment opportunities. From now on 10th pass people can also do fertilizer seed business. The government has prepared a 15 day educational course after completion of which young people can open fertilizer seed shops. 

In the agricultural sector from now on along with the graduated youth the 10th pass youth can also do fertilizer seed business. This step will help generate employment. The government has provided a lot of facilities in the seed Fertilizer industry this would help the youth to become self sufficient and independent. It good also benefit a lot in the agricultural sector by opening up new opportunities.

Farmers will earn more than invested

The method to invest less and gain a lot of profit in the seed fertilizer business has completely changed in the present time. Nowadays to enter the seat fertilizer business unit to get a licence and follow complete set of rules. To to be eligible for business purposes you need to deposit 12 500 rupees in fertilizers seed Kendra as fee. Completion of this course is compulsory anyone who does not complete this course will not be given a licence. Specialist say that this step will make the sellers experience and will help them grodar business. There are a lot of opportunities for agriculture related jobs.

10th pass person can open a seed and fertilizer Store

The Kisan Kalyan Vibhag has made an important decision. Presently to open a seed fertilizer Store Bsc agriculture or diploma in agriculture is compulsory but from now on 10th pass people can also open seed fertilizer stores. From now 10th pass youth can sell pesticides, fertilizer , feed etc. Because this compulsion of completing a BSc or diploma has been completely waveed off.