This document outlines the vision, mission, and activities of the In-service Training Center and State Agricultural Institute Division in Myanmar. The vision is for an inclusive and sustainable agricultural system that improves farmers' livelihoods and contributes to the national economy. The mission is to enable rural populations and businesses to profit from diverse and safe food production using innovative technologies. The division aims to train mid-level agricultural technicians through a 3-year diploma program. Students participate in fieldwork, practical exams, and upon completion receive a Diploma in Agriculture. The conclusion recommends updates to the curriculum, training, and increased collaboration and opportunities.

1. U Phe Saung
Director
In-service Training Center and State Agricultural Institute Division
Department of Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
20, 11, 2018

2. Vision
 An inclusive, competitive, food and nutrition secured and
sustainable agricultural system contributing to the socio-
economic well-being of farmers and rural people and further
development of national economy
Mission
 To enable rural population and agribusiness enterprises
earning profit from production and trade of diverse, safe and
nutritious foods and agricultural products using innovative and
sustainable production, processing, packaging, logistics and
marketing technologies to meet the growing domestic and global
demands

3. To upgrade vocational education in agriculture and
to produce mid-level agricultural technicians annually

4.  To train and produce the mid level agricultural technicians
for the development of Agriculture Sector.
 To establish local model farms.
 To disseminate the modernized Agricultural Technologies to
farmers.
 To improve the farmer’s income and livelihood.

5.  Restructuring more horizontal relationships with
people-centered and participatory approaches
 Focus on participatory and interactive teaching and
learning styles
 Indigenous knowledge systems and local values
 A wider spectrum of stakeholders for curriculum
development

7. The students who apply for the SAIs require to meet the
following requirements.
 A pass in Basic High School final examination
 Myanmar citizenship
 Under 22 years of age
 Satisfactory character record
 Good Health to carry out field works

9. Duration of the course is 3 years. Each course year is divided
into 2 semesters, first and second semester. The academic year
begins in November and ends in October in the next year.
Nature of Exam in Each Semester
Morning Field Work -%
Daily Practical -%
Tutorial -%
Informal Exam -%
Practical Exam -%
Semester Exam -%
Total 100%
According to subjects

10. Field Activities

11. Field Activities in Livestock Farm

13. Certificate offered
At the successful completion of the course, the
“Diploma in Agriculture” certificate is offered.
The students graduated from SAIs
From 1955 to 2017, the SAIs accredited 19271
diploma certificate holders (Diploma in Agriculture )
from the SAIs . Up to 1998 - 1999 Academic Year, a
total of ( 417 ) students (Diploma in Animal Husbandry)
have graduated from the SAIs.

14. Graduation Ceremony

20. Conclusion
• Updated Curriculum on Upland Agriculture Focus
• New Course on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture, Nutrition-
Sensitive Agricultural Extension
• More support for Capacity Building of SAI teachers
• Teaching Methodology Training
• Technical skills and professional skills development training
• Lab Equipment, Library, Teaching Materials, Books
• More collaboration with State and Region DOA
• Students and Teachers participation in international
organizations and private sector
• Student internship opportunities

21. Thank You So Much
For Your Attention