External Training Programmes

Human Resource Development – Cooperative

Training & Development

Non-NDPI programmes
 Training programmes at NDDB, Anand
by Human Resource Development-Coops Group
NDDB offers training/orientation to milk producers, Board of Directors and
procurement personnel of dairy cooperatives. Training is also imparted to
the milk producers affiliated to New Generation Cooperatives.

The training modules focus on the functioning of village-level dairy

institutions as viable, vibrant and sustainable entities which provide
reasonable and remunerative returns to milk producers. The emphasis is
on good governance and professional management at all levels of the value
chain of the milk business.

 Training programmes include lecture sessions, games, field visits,

demonstrations, educational films, interaction with milk producers
and institutions.

 Custom-made modules in subjects/areas related to cooperative

dairying are also offered on request. These are tailor-made to suit
specific training needs, keeping in view the current situation in the
dairy sector.

 Training/orientation programmes are also organised on request, for

government and non-government organisations in India and abroad,
for dairy development in a larger perspective.

Programmes

I. Board Orientation Programme for Cooperatives

Participants & Elected directors of cooperative milk unions

eligibility criterion

Training Category Board members

Training fee (per ₹ 5159/- (inclusive of tax, subject to change)

participant)

Programme To enable participants:

objectives • Identify the challenges, including the growing competition, being
faced by dairy cooperatives and formulate strategies to counter them.
• Comprehend their roles and responsibilities and participate actively
in board meetings for making policies to facilitate growth of their milk
union to meet the long term objectives.
• Recognise the importance of values in an economic enterprise and
importance of good governance and professional management.
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of their milk union and
formulate strategies to run their business profitably.

Focus area • Better business by the milk union through good governance and a
professional approach.
Brief description of Challenges faced by dairy cooperatives and strategies to overcome them.
course content National Dairy Plan.
Assessment of performance of the milk union. SWOT analysis.
Importance of value-based institutions, vision and mission statement.
Long-term objectives. Roles and responsibilities. Board-management
relations.
Trends in productivity enhancement in relation to NDP. Ration
Balancing Programme. Quality assurance. Participation of women in
dairy cooperatives.
Relevant field visits like dairy cooperative, dairy, Analytical laboratory,
etc.
II. Business appreciation programme for Procurement Personnel of Milk
Unions
Participants Milk procurement personnel

Training Category Executives

Training fee (per ₹ 5576/-(inclusive of tax, subject to change)

participant)

Programme To enable participants:

objectives • Work as effective and efficient facilitators.
• Achieve the desired key targets related to milk procurement and
institutional development and facilitate member participation.
• Exhibit a high professional commitment and initiative for
development of cooperative milk business.
• Understand the present scenario and developments in cooperative
dairying and appreciate the need for cooperatives to be competitive.

Focus area • Improve coverage and procurement

• Improve quality of milk raw milk at milk reception dock

Brief description of Challenges faced by dairy cooperatives and strategies to overcome them.
course content National Dairy Plan.
Strategies to increase milk procurement – ‘depth’ and ‘spread’ concept.
Recent trends in milk marketing. Importance of MIS.
Standard operational costs in milk business. Quality assurance. Modern
concepts in productivity enhancement.
Achievement motivation. Importance of communication in extension.
Importance of capacity building. Enhancing participation of women in
dairy cooperatives.
Relevant field visits like dairy cooperative, dairy, Analytical laboratory,
etc.
III. Farmers Orientation Programme for Cooperatives

Participants Milk producers/MCM/DCS chairpersons

Training Category Milk producer members of dairy cooperative societies

Training fee (per If participants arrive by bus: ₹ 730/-(inclusive of tax, subject to change)
participant) If participants arrive by train: ₹ 1436 (inclusive of tax, subject to change)

Programme To enable participants:

objectives • Appreciate the need for fair and transparent milk procurement
operations, trained DCS staff and proactive management committee
members.
• Appreciate the value of member involvement and participation of
women members at the DCS level for efficient operations.
• Recognise the importance of proper breeding, feeding, health care
and management of animals to enhance milk production.
• Explain the clean milk production practices at farm and DCS levels.

Focus area • Improve coverage and procurement.

• Improve raw milk quality.
• Increase animal productivity through proper breeding, nutrition and
health management practices.
• Enhance participation of women at the DCS level.

Brief description of Brief about dairy cooperatives and role of NDDB. Animal health and
course content productivity. Feed and fodder aspects.
Clean milk production. Role of women in dairy cooperatives.
Educational films.
Relevant field visits like dairy cooperative, dairy, fodder farm, cattle feed
factory, etc.
Training Programmes under
National Dairy Plan I
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1. Programme Orientation for Project coordinators on Progeny
Title Testing programmes(Refresher)1
2. Programme This programme envisages to create awareness among the
objectives participants about the importance of field based Progeny
Testing programme to enhance and sustain better
productivity in milch animals and orient them in project
concept, institutional arrangements, implementation and
monitoring mechanism, accounting procedures etc.
3. Focus Area To enhance productivity in milch animals through
genetic improvement and selection through effective
implementation and monitoring of the PT programme
4. Duration 3 days
5. Target Sr. Veterinary Officers engaged as Project Coordinators of
participants Progeny Testing programmes approved under NDPI
6. Brief Basic of Genetics and Breeding. Implementation of a
description of young bull programme/ Progeny Testing programme for
course developing countries: Performance recording / milk
content recording – Monitoring mechanism. INAPH- Information
system for management of data. Standard recording and
Supervision practices – Basic standards. Selection
criteria for bull mothers and bulls for nominated service.
Criteria for retrieving bull calves form nominated service
and modus operandi. Field visit to the project area.

1 Refresher training (for 2 days) would- cover similar topics along with some experience sharing and
feedback from the project- only for those who have implemented a PT programme for at least 2 years
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1. Programme Title Orientation for District/ Area coordinators on

Progeny Testing programmes (Refresher)2
2. Programme This programme envisages to create awareness among
objectives the participants about the importance of field based
Progeny Testing programme to enhance and sustain
better productivity in milch animals and orient them
in project concept, institutional arrangements,
implementation and monitoring mechanism,
accounting procedures etc.
3. Focus Area Effective implementation and monitoring of the PT
programme
4. Duration 7 days
5. Target Veterinary Officers of milk unions / Govt. Agencies /
participants or other AI service providers engaged as District/ Area
Coordinators for Progeny Testing programmes.
6. Brief description Basic of Genetics and Breeding – terminologies,
of course content breeding policy, breeding schemes, breeding plans and
breeding operations. Need for genetic improvement
programmes to enhance the genetic potential of milch
animals through generations. Implementation of a
young bull programme, Progeny Testing programme
for developing countries: Performance recording / milk
recording – Why required; How to be done; Monitoring
mechanism. INAPH- Information system for
management of data, Sire evaluation methods and
interpreting results. Standard recording and
Supervision practices – Basic standards. Information
system. Selection criteria for bull mothers and bulls
for nominated service. Criteria for retrieving bull
calves form nominated service and modus operandi-
various tests to be done. Field visit to the project
area.

2 Refresher training (for 2 days) would- cover similar topics along with some experience sharing and
feedback from the project- only for those who have implemented a PT programme for at least 2 years
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1. Programme Orientation for calf rearing station in charge on
Title Progeny Testing (Refresher)3
2. Programme This programme envisages to create awareness among
objectives the participants about the importance of field based
Progeny Testing programme to enhance and sustain
better productivity in milch animals and orient them in
project concept, institutional arrangements,
implementation and monitoring mechanism, basic calf
rearing and quarantine practices etc.
3. Focus Area Rearing of healthy, disease free bulls for distribution to
semen stations
4. Duration 4 days
5. Target Veterinary Officer engaged as Calf Rearing Station in-
participants charge for rearing of bull calves that are produced
through a PT programme
6. Brief Basic of Genetics and Breeding – terminologies,
description of breeding policy, breeding schemes, breeding plans and
course content breeding operations Need for genetic improvement
programmes to enhance the genetic potential of milch
animals through generations. Implementation of a
young bull programme, Progeny Testing programme for
developing countries: INAPH- Information system for
management of data, Criteria for retrieving bull calves
form nominated service, their rearing and distribution-
modus operandi, various testing protocols, forwarding
samples for various tests. Management of young
calves. Testing, Deworming and vaccination of young
calves

3 Refresher training (for 2 days) would- cover similar topics along with some experience sharing and
feedback from the project- only for those who have implemented a PT programme for at least 2 years
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1. Programme Orientation for AI officers on Progeny Testing
Title programmes (Refresher)4

2. Programme This programme envisages to create awareness among the

objectives participants about the importance of field based Progeny
Testing programme to enhance and sustain better
productivity in milch animals and orient them in project
concept, institutional arrangements, implementation and
monitoring mechanism etc
3. Focus Area Efficient and timely distribution of AI related inputs in
Progeny Testing area
4. Duration 2 days
5. Target Veterinary Officers of milk unions / Govt. Agencies / other
participants AI Service providers who are in-charge of supply of AI
inputs to the Progeny Testing Programme area.
6. Brief Basic of Genetics and Breeding – terminologies, breeding
description of policy, breeding schemes, breeding plans and breeding
course operations Need for genetic improvement programmes to
content enhance the genetic potential of milch animals through
generations. Implementation of a young bull programme,
Progeny Testing programme for developing countries:
coordination of Test insemination and nominated AI in the
PT area. Monitoring of an AI programme

4 Refresher training (for 2 days) would- cover similar topics along with some experience sharing and
feedback from the project- only for those who have implemented a PT programme for at least 2 years.
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1. Programme Title Orientation for Project coordinators on Indigenous
Breed Development programmes (Refresher) 5
2. Programme This programme envisages to create awareness among
objectives the participants about the importance of conservation
and development of indigenous cattle breeds in their
native breeding tract and orient them in project
concept, institutional arrangements, implementation
and monitoring mechanism, accounting procedures etc.
3. Focus Area To enhance productivity of indigenous cattle through
genetic improvement (pedigree selection)
4. Duration 4 days
5. Target Project Managers of IBD projects who are responsible
participants for implementation of Breed Development Programs
6. Brief description Importance of Indigenous cattle breeds for sustainable
of course dairy production
content Indian dairy breeds of cattle and buffaloes-
characteristics and distribution
In-situ and ex-situ conservation methods
Community participation in conservation programs and
liaison with line agencies
Basics of animal breeding, selection within breed and
straight breeding
Breeding design for pedigree selection , performance
recording , bull production, procurement and rearing,
selection of elite animals, protocols for bull production,
information system for data management, program
monitoring
Establishment of village breeding centres (AI and
natural service units), SOPs to be followed,
procurement and supply logistics
Problem analysis and identification of intervention
strategies for overall project improvement

5 Refresher training (for 2 days) would- cover similar topics along with some experience sharing and
feedback from the project- only for those who have implemented a breed development programme for at
least 2 years
 1.1.1. Orientation for District coordinators on Indigenous Breed

Development programmes

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1. Programme Title Orientation for District coordinators on Indigenous
Breed Development programmes (Refresher) 6
2. Programme This programme envisages to create awareness among
objectives the participants about the importance of conservation
and development of indigenous cattle breeds in their
native breeding tract and orient them in project
concept, institutional arrangements, implementation
and monitoring mechanism, accounting procedures
etc
3. Focus Area Effective implementation and monitoring of the
programme
4. Duration 5 days
5. Target District Coordinators of IBD projects who are
participants responsible for implementation of Breed Development
Programs
6. Brief Importance of Indigenous cattle breeds for
description of sustainable dairy production
course content Indian dairy breeds of cattle and buffaloes-
characteristics and distribution
In-situ and ex-situ conservation methods
Community participation in conservation programs
Basics of animal breeding, selection within breed and
straight breeding
Breeding design for pedigree selection , performance
recording , bull production, procurement and rearing,
selection of elite animals, protocols for bull production,
information system for data management, program
monitoring
Establishment of village breeding centres (AI and
natural service units), SOPs to be followed,
procurement and supply logistics
Analysis and identification of intervention strategies
for improvement of production environment and
marketing
Basics of reproduction, tackling infertility problems
and organizing extension camps

6 Refresher training (for 2 days) would- cover similar topics along with some experience sharing and
feedback from the project- only for those who have implemented a breed development programme for at
least 2 years
 1.2. Animal Nutrition

1.2.1. Training of Technical Officers /Trainers/Animal

Nutritionists on Ration Balancing Programme (RBP)

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1 Programme Title Training of Technical Officers /Trainers/Animal
Nutritionists on Ration Balancing Programme (RBP)
2 Programme To orient the participants on RBP and to acquire
Objectives knowledge of scientific animal feeding & management for
improving productivity and reproduction efficiency.
3 Focus Area To optimize nutrients supply through balanced ration,
using locally available feed resources.
4 Duration 5 working days.
5 Target Technical Officers /Trainers/Animal Nutritionists. 7

Participants
6 Brief description Day-1: Basic aspects of Animal Nutrition; Chemical
of course content composition of commonly available feeds and fodder;
Nutrients requirement for different categories of animals;
Different aspects of feeding and management of animals,
including de-worming; Significance of area specific
mineral mixture in improving productivity; Bypass
protein and bypass fat supplements for increasing milk
production; Different types of feeds for different categories
of animals, including milk replacer and calf starter for
young calves; Crop residues management; Importance of
green fodder for dairy animals and use of
certified/truthfully labelled fodder seeds for enhanced
green fodder. Possibilities of methane emission reduction
through balanced feeding.
Day-2: Introduction on RBP; Brief on RBP software and
its deployment; Demonstration of RBP software through
laptops/net books; Roles & responsibilities of agency,
Technical Officers, Animal Nutritionists, Trainers,
Supervisors, Sahayaks/Local Resource Persons; Selection
of animals for RBP; Demonstration of ear tagging,
measurement of body weight, feeds and fodder;
Implementation of ration balancing programme & its
monitoring.
Day- 3 to 5: Practice on RBP software.

7Basic training of Technical Officers, Trainers & Animal Nutritionists on RBP will be common for
Existing Cooperatives and Producer Companies.
 1.2.2. Refresher Training of Technical Officers /Animal

Nutritionists on Ration Balancing Programme (RBP)

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1 Programme Title Refresher Training of Technical Officers /Animal
Nutritionists on Ration Balancing Programme (RBP)
2 Programme To discuss the problems faced during RBP
Objectives implementation in field and recap the latest technology
in the field of Animal Nutrition.
3 Focus Area To optimize nutrients supply through balanced ration,
using locally available feed resources and to improve
coverage of animals under RBP.
4 Duration 2 working days (need based).
5 Target Technical Officers/ Animal Nutritionists.
Participants
6 Brief description Day-1: Discussions on the problems faced by Technical
of course content Officers/Animal Nutritionists during RBP
implementation in field.

Day-2: Practice on RBP software, specific to

requirements.
 1.2.3. Training of Supervisors/Local Resource Persons/Sahayaks

on implementation of Ration Balancing Programme (RBP)

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Training of Supervisors/Local Resource Persons /
1 Programme
Sahayaks on implementation of Ration Balancing
Title
Programme (RBP)
2 Programme To orient the participants on implementation of RBP and to
objectives acquire basic knowledge of feeding and management of dairy
animals.
3 Focus area To optimize nutrients supply through balanced ration, using
locally available feed resources.

4 Duration 15 days (7 days class room & 7 days field demonstration).

5 Target Supervisors/Local Resource Persons / Sahayaks.
participants
6 Brief 1. Class room session:
description of
Day-1: Basic aspects of feeding and management of animals;
course content
Significance of area specific mineral mixture, bypass protein
and fat supplements for enhancing productivity; Importance
of feeding green fodder to animals.
Day-2: Brief introduction on RBP; Demonstration of RBP
software; Roles & responsibilities of Supervisors/Local
Resource Persons / Sahayaks; Implementation of ration
balancing programme.
Days 3-7: Practice on RBP software.
2. Field demonstrations:
Day-1: Demonstration of ear tagging, measurement of body
weight, feeds and fodder etc.; Selection of animals for RBP
and demonstration of ration balancing at farmers’ doorstep;
Discussions on the difficulties faced during RBP
implementation in field and likely the solution.
Day 2 to 7: Practice on RBP software at farmers’ doorstep, in
presence of Trainers/Technical Officers/Animal Nutritionists.
 1.2.4. Training on Fodder Production & Conservation

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1. Programme Title Training on Fodder Production & Conservation
2. Programme To realize the participants, need of enhancing production &
objectives availability of green fodder for economic milk production by
introducing improved varieties of forages, utilizing existing
natural resources and sustainable technologies in future.
To propagate fodder conservation practices for minimizing
fodder wastages and enhancing its utilization efficiency.
3. Focus Area To ensure adoption /cultivation of latest high yielding and
nutritive varieties of fodder crops among dairy farmers in
order to increase green availability in the country.
4. Duration 5 days.
5. Target Agricultural officers, Field Veterinarians and others officers
participants involved in extension of fodder development.
6. Brief description Introduction – Importance of feeding green fodder to
of course content livestock, Demand vs. availability
Year –round green fodder production technology and
commercial fodder production
Development and management of forage crop & grasses and
Silvi-pasture suiting to different agro-climatic zones
Conservation of fodder as hay and silage
Strategies and fodder interventions required to improve fodder
availability
Enrichment & densification of crop residues
 1.2.5. Advanced training on Fodder seed production technologies

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1. Programme Title Advanced training on Fodder seed production
technologies
2. Programme To realize the participants about the role of
objectives certified/truthfully labelled seeds of improved high yielding
varieties of fodder crops in enhancing productivity of green
fodder.
To enhance production of quality seeds of improved varieties
of fodder crops.
3. Focus Area To ensure availability of certified/ truthfully labelled seeds
in required quantity to the dairy farmers.
4. Duration 5 days
5. Target Agricultural / Fodder officers involved in production,
participants processing, certification and marketing of quality fodder
seeds.
6. Brief description Importance of forages and role of quality seeds in enhancing
of course content fodder production
Demand vs. availability of fodder seeds, problems &
prospects of forage seed production
Procedure of seed production, certification, field &
laboratory standards of fodder crops
Infrastructure, seed processing, packing & labeling
Fodder seed marketing
 1.3. Dairy Cooperatives

1.3.1. Board of Director Orientation Programme

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1. Programme Title Board of Director Orientation Programme
2. Programme Participants will be able to
objectives
Describe role & responsibilities of a BoD
Identify strengths and weakness of their milk union
business
Show more concern & meaningful participation during
the discussions in board meetings for the growth of milk
union.
Demonstrate systemic approach in solving problems
and taking decisions based on policy formulation
3. Focus Area Improving governance and professional management of
milk producers institutions
4. Duration 3 days
5. Target participants Board of Directors of milk unions
6. Brief description of Status of coop. dairy industry in India, duties and
course content responsibilities of BoDs, Co-op legislation including
Union bye-laws, Board management relations,
preparation of mission statement and long-term
objectives, recent trends in marketing, quality,
productivity enhancement, business, etc., presentation
on Union performance during past 4-5 years, SWOT
analysis, financial analysis, field visits.
 1.3.2. Training of Field Supervisors on Producer Relationship

Management

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1. Programme Title Training of Field Supervisors on Producer
Relationship Management
2. Programme Work as effective & efficient facilitators
objectives
Help in achieving desired key targets related to milk
procurement, institutional development and facilitate
active participation.

3. Focus Area Improving participation by the milk producers and

strengthening of village level producers institution
4. Duration 5 days

5. Target participants Field supervisors

6. Brief description of Anand Pattern and/or complimentary cooperative
course content strategy, Cooperative principles / Mutual Assistance
principle and values, organizing and functioning of a milk
producer institution, strengthening institutional
structure, milk pricing, communication, participatory
skills, production enhancement activities, women
participation etc.
 1.3.3. Business Appreciation Programme for existing milk

procurement staff

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1 Programme Title Business Appreciation Programme for existing milk

procurement staff

2 Participants Milk procurement personnel – Managers and field

supervisors

3 Programme To enable participants:

objectives
Work as effective and efficient facilitators
Achieve the desired key targets related to milk procurement
and institutional development and facilitate member
participation
Exhibit a high professional commitment and initiate for
development of cooperative milk business
Describe the present scenario and developments in
cooperative dairying and appreciate the need for
cooperatives to be competitive.

4 Focus Area Improve coverage and procurement

Ensuring fair and transparent milk procurement system
Improve quality of raw milk at milk reception dock

5 Duration 5 days

6 Brief description of Challenges faced by dairy cooperatives and strategies to

course content overcome them. NDSP. Quality assurance, legal reform in
cooperatives, Heat stress management in milch animals.
Breeding for augmenting milk production. Fodder
Production & Conservation. Values in collective action.
Communication & Extension in field work, Grievances
Redressal, Capacity building, Animal health management.
Presentation on Ration Balancing and demonstration.
Understanding key operational costs and its implication on
producer milk price. Achievement Motivation. Role of
women in dairy cooperatives and ways to promote their
participation.
Visits to: a village DCS, Amul dairy and museum, IDMC
Ltd., and fodder demonstration farm.
1.3.4. Trainers Training Programme

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1. Programme Title Trainers Training Programme
2. Programme Able to coordinate a training programme effectively
objectives
Facilitate a training session as per need
3. Focus Area Train facilitators for enhancing capacity of village
functionaries of milk producers institutions and milk
producers
4. Duration 5 days
5. Target participants Faculty of UTCs
6. Brief description of Various Training methodology, lesson planning on a
course content given topic, facilitate a session, practicing lectures
based on training techniques, programme feedback
etc
 1.3.5. Farmers Induction / Orientation Programme

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1. Programme Title Farmers Induction / Orientation Programme

2. Participants Milk producers/MCM/DCS chairpersons

3. Programme Participants will able to:

objectives
Appreciate the need for fair and transparent milk
procurement operations, trained DCS staff and proactive
management committee members.
Value member involvement and participation of women
members at the DCS level for efficient operations.
Describe proper breeding, feeding, health care and
management of animals to enhance milk production.
Adopt clean milk production practices at farm and DCS
level.

4. Focus Area Improve participation and procurement

Improve raw milk quality
Awareness about improved animal management
practices.
Enhance participation of women at the DCS level.

5. Duration 2 days

6. Brief description of Brief about dairy cooperatives and role of NDDB; Animal
course content health and productivity; Feed and fodder aspects; Clean
milk production; Role of women in dairy cooperatives;
Values and principles of cooperation; Educational films.
Visits to: Villages to study the functioning of a DCS;
Demonstration of AI and to interact with milk producer;
Amul dairy and museum; fodder demonstration farm and
Cattle Feed Plant.