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Key Courses I Facilitate
Agriculture Output and Food Marketing
After the course is over, students will be able to:
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Understanding the unique dynamics of Agri-Food marketing.
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Contextual influences on Agri-Food markets.
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Building practical skills for Agri-Food marketing.
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Inclusive and sustainable marketing strategies.
Pedagogy:
Case-Based Facilitative Sessions | Roleplays | Supporting Videos | Peer Learning
Duration:
20hrs / 30 hrs
Procurement Management for Food and Retail Industries
After the course is over, students will be able to:
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Understanding the Unique Characteristics of Raw Material (food products)
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Exploring Diverse Procurement Strategies for the Food Industry
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Evaluating Contract Farming Models for various Industries
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Assessing e-NAM and other e-platforms as a Procurement strategy
Pedagogy:
Case-based facilitative sessions | Industry visits | Interaction with experts | Supporting videos | Peer learning.
Duration:
20hrs / 30 hrs
Marketing of Agriculture Inputs
After the course is over, students will be able to:
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Understanding Farmers' Unique Characteristics as Agri-Input Consumers.
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Knowing the Nature and Diversity of Agricultural Inputs.
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Designing Localised Marketing Strategies for Win-Win Agri-Input Solutions.
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Appreciating the ethical and sustainability issues in agri-input marketing.
Pedagogy:
Case-based facilitative sessions | Role play | Interaction with experts | Peer learning.
Duration:
20hrs / 30 hrs
Innovation Management in Agribusiness
After the course is over, students will be able to:
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Understanding Innovation in the Agribusiness Context.
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Recognizing the Need for Innovation and Exploring Models in India.
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Analyzing Innovation Types and Their Stakeholder Impact.
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Mastering Skills to Foster Innovation in Organisations.
Pedagogy:
Case-based facilitative sessions | Interaction with experts | Supporting videos | Peer learning.
Duration:
20hrs / 30 hrs
Community Mobilisation and Institution Building
After the course is over, students will be able to:
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Understanding the Concept of Community in Mobilisation and Institution-Building.
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Mastering Key Skills for Effective Community Mobilisation.
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Appreciating the Institution-Building Process and Key Efficiency Factors.
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Understanding the Interplay of Stakeholders for Institutional Sustainability.
Feature Film-based Pedagogy:
Screening of selected films | Class discussions | Student assignments | Peer learning.
Duration:
20hrs / 30 hrs
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Testimonials
Prof. Niraj Kumar has greatly enriched MFIN’s training collaboration with XIM University, Bhubaneswar. His approach stands out among outstanding resource persons @ XIM, fostering active engagement and leaving a lasting impact on participants. Beyond his expertise and commitment, Professor Kumar’s warm demeanor creates a conducive learning environment. I look forward to our next collaboration.
Sheetal Prasad
Vice President (MFin)
Professor Niraj Kumar has been an invaluable ally to the Odisha Forest Department. His contributions to various projects consistently exceed expectations, demonstrating a remarkable sensitivity to the needs of forest-dependent communities and the environment. Professor Kumar's training programs are outstanding, providing practical insights and invaluable tips directly applicable to participants' roles. His deep understanding of rural India and local governance renders him as an invaluable resource for government officers across domains.
Debidutta Biswal, IFS
PCCF & HoFF, Govt. of Odisha
Collaborating with Niraj Ji has always been enriching. A professional imbued with energy and innovative ideas, he excels in action research. His expertise in Agribusiness and the Rural Market in India is exemplary. Prof. Kumar's publications in international journals, alongside the consistently outstanding feedback from his courses, including those at IIM Lucknow, underscore his formidable academic prowess.
Dr. Sanjeev Kapoor
Professor, IIM, Lucknow.
I have known Professor Niraj Kumar, a distinguished educator and researcher at XIMB, for nearly 20 years. As a forest officer in various leadership positions, I had the privilege of collaborating with him on several important assignments, including the JICA-supported Orissa Forestry Sector Development Project. His invaluable academic contributions and exceptional tailored training programs were instrumental in the project's successful execution, which received the highest ratings in all five parameters during the ex-post evaluation.
Arun K. Bansal, IFS (Retd)
Former Addl DG Forests, India
Collaborating with Prof. Niraj on our project documenting rural transformations in India was a privilege. His academic prowess and leadership in partnering with our team were exceptional. Prof. Niraj's dedication ensured each case story was both accurate and impactful, resulting in an inspiring book that showcases his rigor and passion. His ability to bridge academic theory with practical application and storytelling expertise gave rural India's voices a platform to be heard and celebrated.
Manas Satpathy
PRADAN, India