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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations online program by Swayam discusses many facets of the cooperative movement of India and other developing nations. You will study the movement’s history, the difference between private/public sectors and cooperatives, and the concept underlying this movement. The course also discusses policy-making bodies associated with farmer’s organizations and cooperatives.

You will learn about distinctive cooperatives in rural and agricultural sectors. Also, you will study the rules, laws, and regulations governing the cooperatives along with their basic principles. The role of self-help groups for the socio-economic upliftment of rural people will be described in detail.

The Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations online course will acquaint you with multiple kinds of non-government organizations (NGOs) and farmers’ organizations which are dedicated to empowering the poor and farming communities for their nations. You will also explore the processes, philosophies, and principles that these groups utilize.

The Highlights

Postgraduate level program
Online course
Instructor-led learning
Core course
12-weeks program
An offering of IGNOU, New Delhi
Agriculture and Food Engineering course

Programme Offerings

online learning
Free course access
An offering of IGNOU Delhi
video lectures
Comprehensive curriculum
expert instructor
Instructor-led learning
12-weeks training
discussion forum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of Agricultural practices

The Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations syllabus helps you explore the whole scenario of farmers’ organizations and cooperatives in depth. After the completion of this online program, you should be familiar with:

The history of cooperatives
Characteristics, philosophies, and principles of cooperatives
Difference between private, public, and cooperative sectors
The various NGOs and farmer organizations
The role of self-help groups in socio-economic empowerment

Admission Details

Enrol in the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations online training by following the steps mentioned below.

Step 1 – Click to follow this link -https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou20_ag16/preview - and land on the official Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations course webpage.

Step 2 – At the top, find the ‘Sign-in/Register’ button. Click on it to open the registration page.

Step 3 – Now, click on the ‘Sign up now’ hyperlink to generate a new Swayam account. Alternatively, you can just sign in instantly if you link either of these existing accounts – Google, Facebook, or Microsoft.

Step 4 – Once you get redirected to the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations course page after logging in, just click on the ‘Join’ button and get enrolled in the course.

Application Details

Admission in the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations program by Swayam does not mandate submitting an online application form. Instead, you can just log on to the Swayam portal, generate an account or log in, provide basic info like name, educational background, email address, etc. and enrol instantly.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: For what educational level is the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations course designed for?

This course is developed for postgraduate-level learners.

2: Which educational institute accredits this online program?

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi accredits the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations program.

3: Who will be my instructor for the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations course?

Dr. Praveen K. Jain, Associate Professor of IGNOU’s School of Agriculture will be your instructor for the course duration. He is a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics. He has three books and over 40 research papers to his credit.

4: Where can I learn more about the Cooperatives and Farmers’ Organizations program?

You can ask for support by emailing swayam.support@ignouonline.ac.in.