Goemkarponn Desk
OLD GOA: Goa college of Agriculture, Ela farm, Old Goa has taken an initiative for organizing ‘career Guidance series 2024 for students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture. As part of this, the first session was organized on 16 April on ‘Guidance on Preparation for ICAR JRF Examination’ for students aspiring availing scholarship for post-graduation studies.
The resource person for the session was Dr. Pramod Sawant, Ex Dean, College of Agriculture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli. Dr Sawant renowned scientist, researcher, extensionist. He is an acclaimed teacher who has seen through the career progression of 39 batches of graduate and post graduate students.
During the session Dr Sawant briefed students on online application procedure for AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF, eligibility criterion and different approaches for preparation to answer the exam. He gave and explained the SQP4 mantra i.e. Survey, Questions, Prediction, plan, Practice and Prepare.
The chief guest for the program Shri. Nevil Alphonso, Director- Directorate of Agriculture and SAMETI, Goa assured help to organize similar motivational and guidance sessions on Public Services, Banking service, Entrepreneurship and other technical skill-based education.
The Principal, Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar, Goa College of Agriculture highlighted the developments in the college campus for better facilities and requirement of skills and career-based session for career advancement of students and staff members of the college.