1.4 Norms for discharge of functions [Section 4(1)(b)(iv)]
1.4.1 Nature of functions/ services offered
Capacity Building Programmes
As per the requirements and based on previous experiences, Academy organizes various capacity building programmes. The mandated training programmes such as Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Service(FOCARS), Pre-RMP, Executive Development Programmes are scheduled as per the requirement. Management Development Programmes (MDP), Need based skill development programmes are organized as per the requirement.
Education Programme
Academy is offering two-year full time residential programme, Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Agribusiness Management), duly approved by AICTE. Two distance education programmes, Post Graduate Diploma in Education Technology Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture
Research and Consultancy
The faculty members of the academy are engaged in research in contemporary issues in Agricultural Research Management and other mandated areas. Government Agencies such as Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, NITI Ayog, State Governments fund some of these studies either through competitive grants or through consultancy.
1.4.2 Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery
For the service delivery, Academy follows as per ISO:9001-2005 and has been awarded quality certificate
1.4.3 Process by which these services can be accessed
Details of the Capacity Building Programmes for each financial year can be accessed through Academy’s website as well as programme brochure sent to all other ICAR Institutes/SAUs through Email/Social Media etc. The selection is based on eligibility criteria, payment of relevant fees (if any) and first-cum-first basis if number of candidates are more than the number of seats available.
Open call is made through Newspaper/Website/Social Media etc for educational programmes for admissions to Academy’s Educational Programme. The admission criteria/selection process are made available at the time of call.
For consultancy, the profile of ICAR-NAARM and individual faculty competencies are available in Website for prospective clients.
1.4.4 Time-limit for achieving the targets
As per the time limit set for individual activity
1.4.5 Process of redress of grievances
The contact us section in the website provides details of concerned officials for various issues. The concerned officials address the issue and resolve the grievances. A grievance section is also available for students to either raise it with the Academy or to AICTE. In case, if they are not satisfied with the explanation, they can contact Head of Office or ICAR.