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    • Agricultural Engineering

    Abhishek Sharma

    MBA Marketing PGPM HR

    India is one of the leading agricultural countries in the world and one of the biggest sources of its wealth is its produce from land. Indian Agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the economic development of the country. It contributes 29.4% of GDP and more than 70% of the total work force is employed in this sector. It employs about 64% of the work force. Over the years significant strides have been made in agricultural production towards ensuring food security. Agriculture is science-based, high-tech and offers an array of career possibilities -- from animal and plant researchers, food scientists.

    The basic eligibility criteria for a candidate aspiring to do a BE/B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering is 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. BE / B.Tech Agriculture courses are of 4 year’s duration. After completion of BE/B.Tech one can pursue M.tech in Agriculture which includes study like food processing, farm machinery and farm power, soil and water conservation etc.

    Agricultural Engineers have bright career prospects. This branch of Agricultural engineering provides better job prospectus as compared to other branches. Their job is related to activities aimed at improving agriculture, reconstructing rural areas in general and agricultural machinery, power, farm structures, soil and water conservation, rural electrification, etc. In the areas of research one can become an Agricultural Research Scientists (ARS). The recruitment to these posts is made through combined entrance. ARS NET is conducted for lectureship and scholarship to candidates who have passed PhD. The second option is to become Agriculture Development Officers (ADO). Recruitment to these posts is made on the basis of an entrance test. Agro-industry provides jobs to scientists, engineers, technologists, sales and marketing people, besides the production people. After doing your B.Tech, You are eligible to apply for jobs offered by banks, finance and insurance companies. Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India and the nationalized banks offer openings for postgraduates in agriculture and allied areas as Field Officers, Rural Development Officers and Agricultural and Probationary Officers.

    In government sector Agricultural engineers are earning 10000 to20000.Agricultural engineers in private sector may get better salary form Rest 20000 to Rest 35000. Those who are working with NGOs are also earning good amount. Besides those who opt to open their own farm is also earning good returns depending upon the size of farm and crops grown.

    ABHISHEK SHARMA

    B.Tech. & MBA (MARKETING)

    IBSAR COLLEGE , MUMBAI.

    http://www.ibsar.ac.in

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