Diploma in Basic Rural Technology- DBRT

DBRT is one year residential diploma course offered at Lokmanya Public Charitable Trust, Chikhalgaon. This course is recognized by National Institute of Open Schooling and is useful for students interested to learn by working with their own hands.

This is a multi-skill program in which training is given in the area of:

• Engineering– (Fabrication, Construction, Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, Engineering Drawing & Costing)
• Energy & Environment – (Electrical, Electronics, survey techniques, solar / biogas etc.)
• Home and Health (Sewing, food processing and rural laboratory)
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (Agriculture, poultry, goat farming, nursery techniques)

Besides the above mentioned subjects, computer, sports, adventure activities also form the the part of the program. Students work in each section for about three months,

The course duration is one year, after which students need to complete one year apprenticeship. After successfully completing one year, students are placed in vocations of their choice. They work local entrepreneurs and small enterprises and gain experience in the desired field.

The minimum qualification for admission to this course is that students should have passed 8th standard. The admissions are given on first come first serve basis.

The students must be willing to work hard. The program is usually taken by those who want to start their own enterprise in rural area. 

• Multi-skill program
• Course is based on “Learning While Doing” philosophy.
• Training is given in real life environment.
• Useful for those- who want to start their own enterprises.
• Hostel facility available
• Limited scholarships are available for deserving students. Students are expected to repay back the amount after completion of course.