Hands-on Training Programmes
A programme by BESST-HORT, ICAR-IIHR
Short paid training courses at ICAR-IIHR, open to the public, on horticulture production and post-harvest processing topics.
At a glance
| Best for | Anyone wanting practical training in horticulture production or post-harvest processing |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 to 3 days per course |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid, no equity |
About Hands-on Training Programmes
BESST-HORT runs short hands-on training courses at ICAR-IIHR in Bengaluru, open to the public and charged per participant. Courses run roughly one to three days, from morning to evening, and combine theory, practical demonstration and discussion. Recent topics have included mass production of microbial biocontrol agents and their registration requirements, and operation and usage of a spray drier for amla powder production; sessions were listed through September 2026.
What you get
- Theory, practical demonstration and discussion on the course topic
- Hands-on time with the equipment at ICAR-IIHR
- A course brochure circulated in advance
- Accommodation, optionally, for an extra charge
Who can apply
- The listings are tagged as open to the public, with no eligibility restriction stated
How selection works: There is no selection. Registration is compulsory, and a place is confirmed only once the per-participant fee has been paid.
How to apply: Each course listing on the BESST-HORT training page carries its own online registration link and its own charge. Register there, then pay the fee to the account given in the listing.
Where to apply
Other BESST-HORT, ICAR-IIHR programmes
- On-site IncubationSix months of manufacturing space and office space on the ICAR-IIHR campus for a venture scaling up a licensed ICAR technology.
- Off-site IncubationAnnual membership that gives a horticulture venture working from its own premises access to BESST-HORT's business and technology mentors.