All India
Study Tour
A curriculum-based academic tour connecting classroom learning with leading agricultural research institutions, field-level innovations, natural ecosystems and India’s cultural heritage.
About the Tour
As per the curriculum, Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sagayathottam, organized the All India Study Tour for students enrolled in AEX 402 – All India Study Tour (0+1), from 15 February to 3 March 2026.
The tour offered exposure to national and international institutions and organizations connected with agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, forestry and allied sectors. Students gained practical insights into research, technology, extension, resource management and the diversity of Indian agriculture.
Objectives of the Study Tour
Tour Participants & Faculty
A total of 106 students participated in the tour, accompanied and guided by the following faculty members.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication
Department of Agronomy
Department of Entomology
Department of Horticulture
Tour Highlights
Explore the major destinations and learning themes covered during the academic tour.
Hyderabad
A hub of agricultural research and innovation
- NAARM – National Academy of Agricultural Research ManagementResearch planning, policy and agricultural management systems.
- MANAGE – National Institute of Agricultural Extension ManagementAgripreneurship, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and extension reforms.
- ICRISAT – International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsClimate-resilient crops and global germplasm conservation.
- IIMR – Indian Institute of Millets ResearchValue addition, Nutri Hub and millet-based start-ups.
- IIOR – Indian Institute of Oilseeds ResearchAdvances in oilseed crops and cropping systems.
- NIPHM – National Institute of Plant Health ManagementPlant protection, biosecurity and pest management.
Jaipur & Agra
Cultural and heritage exposure
- Jaipur – the Pink City: visit to City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
- Agra: exploration of the Taj Mahal and its architectural heritage.
New Delhi
Premier agricultural and dairy institutions
- IARI – Indian Agricultural Research InstituteBiotechnology, entomology and extension systems.
- NDRI – National Dairy Research InstituteDairy processing, research and production systems.
- CSSRI – Central Soil Salinity Research InstituteSoil reclamation and salinity-management technologies.
Uttarakhand
Forestry and natural ecosystems
- Rishikesh & HaridwarCultural and ecological exposure.
- FRI – Forest Research Institute, DehradunForestry research, pathology, silviculture and wood technology.
Himachal Pradesh
Mountain agriculture and hill ecosystems
- Visit to Manali.
- Exposure to hill ecosystems, snowfall conditions and eco-tourism.
Punjab & Delhi
Cultural integration and heritage
- Visit to the Golden Temple, Amritsar.
- Exploration of Qutub Minar and Delhi markets.
Connecting Academic Knowledge with Real-World Practice
The All India Study Tour provided students with opportunities to observe agricultural research and management systems, learn about crop improvement and climate resilience, understand extension and agribusiness initiatives, and explore dairy research, plant health, soil salinity management and forestry. Visits to cultural and natural heritage destinations further broadened students’ understanding of India’s regional diversity and ecosystems.