Placement and Employability of Agricultural Students in India

This book delves into the status of agricultural students' placement and employability from an Indian perspective, highlighting the growing significance of employability in the context of a knowledge-driven economy. It identifies the challenges faced by agricultural graduates due to the mismatch between required and acquired skills, which leads to low employability rates. Through a detailed examination, the book covers the factors influencing employability, the agricultural education system in India, and the specific skills required by employers. It offers a comprehensive view of the agricultural sector's educational landscape, placement opportunities, and the evolving skillsets needed to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The book explores the employability of agricultural graduates in India, emphasizing the mismatch between the skills demanded by employers and the skills possessed by graduates. The first chapter provides a contextual understanding of employability, the factors affecting skill acquisition, and an overview of the Indian agricultural education system. The second chapter reviews national and international literature on graduate employability, particularly focusing on the skills agricultural students need. Chapter three outlines the methodology used to study the placement scenario for agricultural graduates and discusses the admission process for agricultural programs in India. Chapter four presents data on student admissions, placement status, and employer expectations across different regions in India. Finally, chapter five suggests an employability model to enhance the skill sets of agricultural students, advocating for short-term courses focused on employable skills and improvements in the curriculum starting from the admission stage.

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