Description
2. Course Duration
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Total Duration: 3–6 months (varies by institution)
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Mode of Delivery: Classroom lectures, hands-on training, industry visits, and online modules (if applicable).
3. Eligibility Criteria
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Minimum 10th/12th pass (Science/Agriculture background preferred).
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Open to dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, food technologists, and professionals in the dairy industry.
4. Course Modules
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Introduction to Dairy Science
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Milk composition, properties, and nutritional value.
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Types of milk (whole, skimmed, flavored, etc.).
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Milk Quality & Safety
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Testing methods (adulteration, acidity, fat content).
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Hygiene, pasteurization, and food safety standards (FSSAI, HACCP).
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Dairy Processing Technologies
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Equipment used in dairy plants.
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Homogenization, separation, and thermal processing.
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Manufacturing of Dairy Products
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Cheese, yogurt, butter, ghee, ice cream, paneer, and condensed milk.
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Fermented dairy products and probiotics.
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Packaging & Storage
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Shelf-life extension techniques.
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Sustainable packaging solutions.
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Dairy Business & Entrepreneurship
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Basics of dairy farm management.
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Marketing, branding, and export regulations.
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5. Practical Training
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Lab sessions for milk testing.
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Industrial visits to dairy plants.
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Small-scale production of dairy products.
6. Certification & Assessment
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Exams: Theory + Practical assessments.
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Project/Report: Case study or dairy product development.
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Certificate Awarded: Upon successful completion.
7. Career Opportunities
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Dairy Technologist
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Quality Control Officer
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Dairy Farm Manager
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Food Processing Entrepreneur
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Roles in companies like Amul, Nestlé, Mother Dairy, etc.
8. Institutions Offering This Course
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India: NDRI (National Dairy Research Institute), State Agricultural Universities.
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Global: University of Wisconsin (USA), Wageningen University (Netherlands).
9. Fee Structure
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Approx. Cost: ₹10,000–₹50,000 (varies by institute).
This course is ideal for those seeking expertise in dairy technology or starting a dairy-based business.




