School of Life SciencesKavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University,

Jalgaon- 425001

Certificate Course in

Biofertilizer Production Technology (CBPT)

About the University

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North

Maharashtra University, Jalgaon is a leading

University in the Maharashtra State established

in 1991 and its graduates are recognized across

the world.

The University is recognized by National

Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC),

Bengaluru with ‘A’ grade (score: 3.11) in the 3rd

cycle of re-accreditation.

The National Institutional Ranking

Framework (NIRF) of Ministry of Human

Resource Development ranked the University as

the 59th among “All Universities” category in

2016; ranked 56-60 QS University ranking in

India; and 241-250 in BRICS.

The academic programs of the University

also nurtures various skills and competencies

among the students in order to make them

ready for industry. Towards this, the University

has planned to offer value-added course in

Biofertilizer Production Technology (CBPT).

Why Biofertilizers?

The indiscriminate use of synthetic

chemical fertilizers during past four decades

for increasing the agricultural produce has

affected soil fertility, the water retention

capacity and micronutrients content in the soil.

Hence, the concept of biofertilizers is being

promoted all over the world. The biofertilizers

are nothing but tiny beneficial microbes that

enhances availability of plant nutrients to host

plant and protect plants from pathogen

challenges when applied.

Application of biofertilizers is being

advocated by the environment for sustainable

agriculture. However, both availability and

quantity with quality biofertilizers is confined to

limited areas. Besides, there is a need to

popularize the biofertilizer use among the

farmers. In spite of the efforts, well trained

skilled manpower to start-up small biofertilizer

production units is not available in the country.

Therefore, the university propose to develop a

skill development CBDT so that skilled manpower

from the course should also be employable in

the region.

Course Objectives• To promote organic farming in the region through technical capacity building of all stakeholders

• To facilitate the students to understand basics of biofertilizers

• To impart training to develop skills about handling, cultivation, and propagation of quality microbial

inoculants

• To provide exposure to biofertilizer production technology

• To make students ready for industry as entrepreneurs

• To improve the professional competencies and upgrade the knowledge and develop technical skills

of biofertilizer production

Biofertilizer Market PotentialThe application of biofertilizer has

reached beyond 27 MT with annual average

growth rate of 20% in India and expected to

increase at 14% by 2021 at global level.

The area under cultivation of crops in

India for which biofertilizers can be used is 4.84

lakh hectares. Assuming a consumption of 500 g

per hectare, the potential demand for

biofertilizers will be 2.42 lakh tonnes. The

present domestic consumption is less than 3%

of the potential market. Proper training and

skilled manpower with awareness drives can

increase the demand for biofertilizer market.

Course Suited For:• Start-up entrepreneurs willing to undertake

biofertilizer business

• Individuals from the biofertilizers industry

engaged in production and quality assurance

• Teaching faculty willing to upgrade their

professional skills in biofertilizers

• Marginal as well as small farmers willing to

adopt biofertilizer technology for sustainable

agriculture

• Students looking forward to research and

development work in biofertilizer industry

after completion of program

• Candidate with knowledge of biofertilizer can

find job opportunities with diverse profiles in

industry

About 86% of biofertilizer production is contributed by

6 Indian states. Maharashtra ranks 6th in India

Course Highlights• Introduction to Biofertilizers: Necessity,

Scope and Benefits

• Types of biofertilizer inoculants: Isolation and

cultivation

• Familiarity with culturing techniques,

handling of biofertilizer microbes and

characteristic attributes such as PGP traits

• Specialized biofertilizer bioreactors

• Microbial scale-up: Bench scale, pilot scale

and industrial scale

• Biofertilizer Production: Media preparation,

sterilization, microbial propagation, mas

scale production, fermentation, formulation

• Preparation of carrier based biofertilizers

and field application

• Quality control of biofertilizers: BIS

standards, quality assessment

• In vitro and In vivo assessment of bioefficacy

of biofertilizer production techniques

• Packaging, storage and shelf life

• Biofertilizer field application strategies

• Commercial formulation and biofertilizer

production techniques

Job ProspectsThe main opportunities are in agriculture sector

based industry / agriculture as research

analyst, fermentation expert, consultant, quality

control laboratories or bio-entrepreneur

Features of the Program• Certificate course in Biofertilizer Production

Technology (CBPT) will be endorsed by

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North

Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

• More emphasis on Practical-based learning

than Theoretical modules

• Expert instructions from experienced faculty

from University and Industry

• Field based Practical exposure that can build

to undertake different biofertilizer microbes

as per crops

• The trained manpower available to undertake

agriculture through sustainable approach

Certificate course in Biofertilizer

Production Technology (CBPT)

: 20 seats

: Full time

: Six months(July and January session)

: English and Marathi

: 10+2 or Graduation[Science/ Agriculture] from recognized Board/ University

: School of Life Sciences

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For Details Contact :• Prof. Kishor S. Vishwakarma

Course Coordinator (CBPT)

kishorvishwa@gmail.com

+91-9422779455

• Dr. Navin D. Dandi

nddandi@nmu.ac.in

+91-9423951444

School of Life SciencesKavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University,

Jalgaon- 425001

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari

North Maharashtra University,

Jalgaon - 425001 (MS).

APPLICATION FORM

Application For Admission To

1. Certificate Course in Medicinal Plants Cultivation

2. Biofertilizers Production Technology

(√ the course to which admission is required)

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in SSC (X)*:

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in HSSC (XII)*:

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