Programme Title Laboratory Accreditation Processes for Agricultural Research
Course Directors Dr. Siva Kumar s and Dr. Ranjith L
Programme Details
From07-09-2026
To11-09-2026
EligibilityFaculty, Scientists, Officers, Asst. Professors and above of ICAR/CAUs/DUs/SAUs/Private and Public Universities, Postgraduate Students, Industry/Corporate Sector, Start-Ups, FPOs involved in the processes of Accreditation for Research Laboratories of Agricultural and Allied sectors.
Course FeeNo fees for employees of ICAR & KVK personnel. Rs 6000+18% GST for Faculty, Scientists and Officers of AUs/DUs (Non-ICAR)/SAUs/Public/Private Universities/ institutions. Rs 3000+18% GST for Postgraduate Students from AUs/DUs/SAUs or other Public/Private Universities/ Institutions. Rs 12000+18% GST for Industry/Corporate Sector. Rs 8000+18% GST Start-Ups/MSMEs/NGOs. Rs 1000+18% GST for FPOs. Boarding and lodging facilities will be provided at ICAR-NAARM on a chargeable basis, as per the approved rates, and the expenses are to be borne separately by the participants. No travel grant will be provided by ICAR NAARM.
Core ContentsImportance of Laboratory Accreditation; National and International Accreditation Bodies: Quality Management Systems for Laboratories; Role of government organizations in Accreditation processes for Testing, Calibration and Diagnostic Laboratories in agriculture and allied sectors, namely Agri inputs testing, Food quality, Plant/Veterinary/Fish diagnostics, Residual analysis (Pesticides, Antibiotics etc.) and Biotechnology: Case studies on accreditation process; Visit to NABL/APEDA/FSSAI/BIS/EIC accredited laboratories to gain practical exposures.