The main part of India’s economy is related to agriculture. 70% of the country’s population is directly and indirectly engaged in agriculture in the field of employment. With development and modernity in various fields, agriculture has also changed. Despite this, there is a lack of youth power in this area today, it can be said that there are many career possibilities for the youth here.
There is a special possibility especially in the field of study and self-employment. If you are also interested in making a career in any field, then this article is for you only. However, graduation, post-graduation, PhD, diploma and certificate courses are available in agriculture. Here we will talk about B.Sc Agriculture course, after which you can get jobs on good positions in government and private sector.
What is B.Sc. Agriculture course
After 12th, there is a four-year course for graduation in agriculture, which is called B.Sc.-Agriculture/B.Sc.-Agriculture (Hons.) course. The eligibility for this is to have passed 12th in Agriculture or Biology. In the B.Sc. Agriculture course, various subjects of agriculture are studied using the scientific method, in which the semester system plays an important role. During this, in-depth study, experimental and theoretical information is obtained on all agricultural technology subjects.
Where are opportunities available
After B.Sc Agriculture, you can become Farm Manager, Supervisor, Soil Scientist, Entomologist, Pathologist, Horticulturist, Agronomist, Meteorologist, Animal Husbandry Specialist, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Computer Engineer, Agricultural Food Scientist, Agricultural Research Officer, Agricultural Officer, Plant Physiologist, Survey One can get employment as Research Agricultural Engineer, Environmental Controls Engineer, Microbiologist, Food Supervisor, Researcher, Agricultural Crop Engineer, Bee Keeper, Fishery Manager, Botanist, Soil Engineer, Soil and Plant Scientist, Lab Technician and Media Manager etc.
These are the major job providers
All departments related to agriculture of the Government of India and State Governments, all the research centers of ICAR and State Agriculture University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, State Agriculture Research Station, Soil Testing Centre, National Seed Corporation, Union Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Department, State Agriculture And Animal Husbandry Ministry and Department, Water and Environment Ministry, Meteorological Department etc. are the major ones. At the same time, these days youth are taking their startups and agriculture related business seriously instead of jobs.
