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Investment in people create an environment for growth and prosperity

We are living in a period of major structural change. The global scenario of knowledge based economy has posed a serious challenge to the developing world. The demand to upgrade one's knowledge and professional skills in the knowledge-based economy has become increasingly important. Even in developed world the human capital is now estimated to be at least three times more important than physical capital. It is believed that without improved human capital, countries will inevitably fall behind and experience intellectual and economic marginalization and isolation. The result will be continuing poverty. No country has a choice on whether or not to develop human resource. Human resource is the life blood of any country. Shortage of trained manpower is a major constraint in improving agricultural productivity in the country because it pervades the whole spectrum of activities aimed at increasing food, feed and fiber production. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council has always remained conscious of that and the establishment of Training Institute at National Agricultural Research Centre in 1983 was one of the efforts to cater the training needs of all stakeholders of National Agricultural Research System in general and agricultural scientists in particular.

Based on the needs of clientele groups, training institute tailor coursed in various disciplines of agricultural research. Such courses provide on job training by sharing the latest information available with fellow scientists both at federal and provincial level. Besides catering national needs, trainings are also organized to meet the requirements of other friendly countries especially in Asia and Africa.

OBJECTIVES

• To organize trainings for human resource development.

• To acquire and synthesize available information on agricultural technologies and transfer to different stakeholders.

• To diagnose problems for feed-back.

• To strengthen the linkages between farmers, extensionists and research workers.

TARGET GROUP

1. Agriculture scientists and extension staff

2. Farm managers, social welfare officers and staff of NGOs working in the rural areas

3. Livestock and dairy development officers

4. Students

5. Working women and house wives

6. Progressive Growers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

These courses are being organized for improving the skills and increasing the technical knowledge of agricultural scientists, technicians and farmers. Training Institute has access to a Multi-Crop Institute, Farm Machinery, Library and Documentation Center, which provide an excellent learning environment. Experienced teachers and eminent scientists from universities and provincial research institutions serve as resource persons in the training programmes.

Different teaching techniques are used at the Training Institute. The participants have an opportunity to lead and participate in group discussions, seminars and moderate panels. Materials provided to the trainees include training manuals, practical work books and lecture notes.

The objectives of the training courses are achieved through proper use of the following means:

• Theoretical lectures

• Hands on "skills learning”

• Practical problem-solving exercises

• Group discussion

• Syndicate exercises

• Games, simulations, brain storming sessions

• Special project/assignments

RECENT ACTIVITIES
    I. Human Resource Development

        • Training Courses

        • Exposure / Study Visits
    II. Technology Transfer

        • Brochure / leaflets

        • Exhibitions

        • Field Days

        • TV Programmes

        • PARC Helpline

        • Correspondence with Farmers
    III. Technology Back up / Update

        • Update Technical brochures / leaflets

        • Update Urdu section on PARC website
    IV. Technology Reporter / Funn-e-Zarat
    V. Interns Placement
    VI. In-service Training
 

INTERNS PLACEMENT

Internship program is a compulsory requirement for the award of degree in agriculture sciences in all universities. Students of agriculture in the country come from different universities to work with the scientists and gain practical knowledge in their respective field of specialization.

The internship program provides opportunity to students in learning:

• How to conduct field experiments

• Gain knowledge about the respective crop/field in depth

• How to interact with supervisors and colleagues in the offices

• What are the important parameters and how to record data on them

• Acquire skills in selfing and crossing techniques for crop improvement

• Data compilation, analysis and report writing

Agriculture Poly-technique Institute (API) plays the role like a bridge between internship / research students, universities/colleges and respective institute at NARC. API helps the students in all aspects regarding internship/research at NARC. After the completion of internship/research, students have to submit their internship/research report to their co-supervisor and also to Director (API). API awards the certificate to interns accordingly.
 

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BOARDING AND LODGING FACILITIES

HOSTEL

NARC, Agriculture Poly-technique Institute (API) has established a well furnished hostel with experienced and courteous staff available 24 hours for services to our distinguished guests. Rooms with double as well as single occupancy with attached baths are available. The family suites furnished with all facilities including a kitchenette are also available. NARC Hostel has also VIP rooms fitted with AC’s. The charges of the hostel accommodation are given below category wise. These charges are cheaper than any other lodging facility available at Rawalpindi/Islamabad. The lodging facility is available for Govt. Officers, Staff of NGOs, Working Women, Students and General Public. In campus, location of the hostel building provides very charming environment surrounded by soothing green areas.

Revision of Hostel Charges/ Rates for PARC Employees

CODE OF CONDUCT
All Guests are requested to observe the following code of conduct at NARC, hostel.

• Payment of hostel dues for intending period of stay shall be made at the time of occupying the room. Make sure that your entry in the register has been made by hostel staff. A proper receipt must be obtained from the authorized staff member of hostel.

• A list of articles / accessories present in room be prepared and taken over by the guests.

• At the time of check out these articles must be returned and proper receipt must be taken from hostel staff.

• Please do not keep your precious items Gold & Cash in the room. Bags must always be kept under lock and key.

• Smoking as well as use of alcoholic beverages in the room and corridor is prohibited.

• While leaving the room, please switch off all electrical appliances.

• Any suspected person must be reported to the hostel attendant.

• Guests are not allowed to stay with the occupant no guests after 11.00 pm.

• Respect privacy of your neighbor and avoid use of audio/visuals.

• Laundry facility is available near the hostel on payment. Ask attendant to make arrangement in this regard.

• Do not engage the telephone of the hostel reception unnecessarily.

• Do not clean your shoes with curtains/ Bed sheets.

• All the items of hostel shall be handed over to hostel attendant before check out.

• Please check your baggage/ items at the time of check out.

• Cooking and serving of foods is not allowed in the rooms.

• Any damage of hostel property will be charged accordingly.

• Check out time is 1200 hrs.

Note: On breach of any clause, room shall be vacated.

CAFETERIA
Cafeteria attached with the hostel has a well furnished air conditioned dining hall with the capacity of about 150 persons. The management of cafeteria is well experienced and has been catering for the national and international level participants at different events held at NARC. Guests staying at NARC hostel can have their breakfast, lunch, dinner and other catering services according to their choice.
 

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