TRAINING PROGRAMS


1) On Agriculture

     Training programs on improved cultural practices for the crops grown will be conducted both at village level and at the institute. Services of the Scientists working in research stations, extension officers working in the line departments. The farmers will be taken on field trips to the research stations and to the fields of progressive farmers for interaction. Conducting “Farmer’s meet” (Rythu Sadassu) for the seasons Kharif and Rabi every year at the institute. Conducting awareness camps for Rythu Mithra groups Conducting farmers meet at the villages Organizing  work shops for self help groups.
 
2) Skill Development for Rural Women

These programs will be conducted for a duration of one week to one month.Diversification/ Improvements in design/ making will be undertaken with help of NABARD, Institute of fashion Designing etc in the following activities, as the district is famous for Kalamkari printing,Batik painting on Sarees ,Kondapalli toys, Imitation Jewellery items, Home foods, Fish/ Prawn pickles, Mango jelly etc.

3)Rural Entrepreneur Development Programs(REDPs)

Entrepreneur Development, Salesmanship ,Various steps in starting of enterprises ,Preparation of scheme of economics, Govt. support / concessions, Marketing management, Legal and tax matters Insurance and Book keeping and accountancy.

The services of subject matter specialists will be made available to the trainees

4) Self Employment Oriented Training

Institute is conducting REDP for Selected youth, interested in setting up business ventures/ industries/ service centers will be given basic inputs on Domestic appliances Repairs, Electrical items, Cell Phone T.V etc. repairs, Motor rewinding, House wiring, Photo Lamination and Paper carry bags making
 
Additional training inputs arranged for the Trainees:

Spoken English & Communication skills, Personality Development, Capacity Building, Marketing Strategies Moral Values, Positive Thinking, Goal Setting and Risk Bearing abilities

 Special Programs:

Institute has been actively engaging in organizing special training programs for the dependents of :  Tsunami Victims, Fire Victims, Suicidal committed farmer’s families. Flood victims

Some of the new Proposed Programs:

Planning to  organize special training programs to the HIV victims and their family members.
Dependents of families effected by private  Micro Finance Institutes . Kolleru affected families.Physically Challenged persons and Ex- Convicts. Trainings in Tourism, Hotel management,  Preservation, processing and drying  of  sea foods,Processing and preservation of fruit pulp Coir/fiber products and Packaging of locally made sweets


The Following Training programmes are being conducted at our institute:

For the first generation entrepreneurs: Agricultural EDP, Product EDP, Process EDP and General EDP

Agriculture EDPs

We all know that majority of population of the country are still dependent on agriculture. Though ,lot of research in agricultural sciences is being carried out in the country, there is a great need for more extension services to convey the research findings to the farmers. Agriculture EDPs aim at disseminating the latest developments from the laboratory to the land. Further, India, basically being agrarian, offers a lot of opportunities to undertake agri-business. Combining skills of farming with entrepreneurship can be a viable option for the youth from agricultural background. Thus youth can be trained in agricultural based EDPs.

For examples  Better Cultivation practices for crops ,Improved practices for allied agricultural activities Use of Bio- fertilizers and vermi compost.


Product EDP: In the changing scenario and competitive world, creativity is the need of the day. It has been observed that a person with creative mind and a little of investment can launch his/her own manufacturing unit producing utility articles as a sustainable micro enterprise.

For examples : Tailoring & Machine Embroidery. Paper plates, phenyl making, candle making, Hand & Maggam, Embroidery, Soft Toys making, Gift Articles making, Jute bags making, Coconut coir products and  Paper  bags making


Process EDPs
The country has made great strides in technology front and there has been a great surge in the production of equipments, machinery, electrical and electronic gadgets resulting in great scope for their servicing and repairs. There is a great demand in this front and acute shortage of skilledtechnicians. Further, there has also been an increase in the demand for specialized service providers. Most of these service oriented activities comparatively require lower investments for launching them

For examples TV and Radio repairs, Food processing &  Bakery  products ,Motor rewinding ,Tie and Dying Fashion Design and Technology ,Fabric painting, Computer Hardware technology and  Carpentry& Power tools
 
General EDP:
It is observed that there are categories of youth who are interested in starting an enterprise and capable of some investments on their own or eligible for a bank loan. They do not have proper guidance for selecting an activity close to their resources and personal preference. They are also in a state of confusion about the size of the activity and investment. General EDPs takes care of all the aspects of motivation, entrepreneurship, business selection, marketing, management skills and launching formalities. A separate training schedule has been created for EDP training under PMEGP.

For example House wiring ,Photography & videography, Two and Four wheeler mechanism , Photo lamination, Cell phone mechanism , Photo Framing, DTP & Screen Printing ,Rexene Bags& goods making Animation, Multimedia &Power point  Tourism &Hotel Management

Off campus  training Programmes

PMIRD is conducting off campus (in situ) training programmes for  SHG women at their places throughout  the Dist. Of Krishna for matured Groups in some of the skill Development  programmes for taking up of income generation activities  like Jardosi & Maggam works Embroidery works, Beautician courses, Fabric painting and Tailoring. After completion of the programmes all these ladies are engaged in the activity and improved their earnings.

Follow-up & Escort Services:

The Institute will follow up with the trainees for a period of 2 years after completion of training for establishing the unit.

In case of any additional skill  development is required, the institute will provide training in the respective activity, which helps them in getting additional income

Rehabilitation

Each and every trainee is  be followed up for a period of minimum 2 years and Escort services will be provided.
We observe the rehabilitation of the trainees by visiting their units and the progress will be recorded.  Institute will recommend  for loans where ever the beneficiaries are interested in setting up of their own units. Institute watch the local markets for the opportunities and inform the same to the trainees when ever there is any job requirements etc .

YOGA

Every trainee must attend  yoga classes during their training program.
 
Feedback / Reports:

Rehabilitation is 70% - 75%. Trainees are earning their livelihood with the help of the training they have undergone at the institute by wage employment and with self employment by establishing their units on their own and with bank finance .Prospective beneficiaries for bank finance have been selected in the institute before they leave the campus after training.


Social Services:

The Institute organizes Blood Donation Camps. Conducting Free Health Check up Camps. Helping the victims of natural calamities in rebuilding their confidence , Participated in plantation  and social forestry programs. Participated in “Swatch Bharat ” Program.

 Course  Module for EDPs

The EDPs endeavor to change, educate and equip a person to become a successful entrepreneur. The whole process envisages developing the candidate’s latent qualities and skills as also equipping him with other capabilities. By the end of the programme the candidate is in a position to crystallize his vision into action and launch & manage his enterprise with competence.The important components in entrepreneurship training – the objectives, duration, delivery methods and coverage, etc. are one cohesive package for EDP. Thus the course module should be considered as guideline which can be modified suitably to the local requirements.

 Behavioural aspects
The most significant aspect in an EDP is the creation of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial attributes. This is based on the belief that entrepreneurial competencies can be identified in an individual trainee, developed and encouraged. As per the research findings in entrepreneurship development, fifteen entrepreneurial competencies have been identified by studying the task, activities and behavior of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs.

They are classified into following five clusters:
Ø  Achievement Cluster
1)Initiative 2) Seeing and acting on opportunities 3) Persistence 4) Information seeking
5) Concern for high quality of work 6) Commitment to work contract 7) Efficiency orientation
Ø   Thinking and Problem Solving Cluster:
8) Systematic planning 9) Problem solving
Ø  Maturity Cluster
10) Self confidence
Ø  Influence Cluster
11) Persuasion 12) Use of influence strategy 13) Concerned for persons related to the enterprise
Ø  Directing and Controlling Cluster
14) Assertiveness 15) Monitoring

The behavioral aspects provide experiential learning situation to the potential entrepreneurs to help them examine their outlook and attitude towards entrepreneurship and help practice newly learnt behavior. This phase generates a sense of learning amongst the candidates about an enterprise.
Their desire to know further, their plans and decisions to crystallize their ambition into action is accomplished through this. The candidate’s receptivity of learning enhances commitment to the set goal. This attitudinal change leads to learning at a much faster pace.

 Technical Skills/information related to chosen activity:

Attitudinal change is followed by imparting detailed technical skill in the chosen activity. The process of demystifying the technology is the hallmark of this phase. Utilizing the services of skilled and experienced entrepreneurs in this phase is important. Care is taken to provide adequate ‘hands on’experience (practical) in the needed technology.

 Skills to launch an Enterprise

The inputs help candidates to learn the procedure and skills of conducting market survey, selecting specific business opportunity, preparation of business plan, approaching various support institute on like DIC, Banks, etc.

 Skills to manage an enterprise

The entrepreneur needs to be exposed to managerial competencies. Management techniques of combining men, machines, materials and market to accomplish specific entrepreneurial objectives are dealt in detail.