Harshita Joshi
B.Sc. Agriculture Final year student | Aspiring Agricultural Researcher
Ramnagar
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with hands-on experience from internships at Centre for Aromatic Plants and Sericulture. Proficient in plant propagation and food processing, complemented by strong teamwork and time management skills. Demonstrated expertise in essential oil extraction and silkworm rearing, fostering entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sericulture
Internship
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Learned techniques of mulberry cultivation, including pruning, pest management, and leaf harvesting.
- Understood the full cycle of silkworm rearing, including egg incubation, chawki (early-stage) rearing, and late-age rearing.
- Gained experience in rearing house management, temperature and humidity control, and hygiene protocols.
- Performed cocoon harvesting, sorting, and basic quality assessment of cocoons.
- Explored the basics of silk reeling, value addition, and small-scale processing.
- Developed awareness of government schemes, market opportunities, and entrepreneurship potential in the sericulture sector.
Food Processing
Internship
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Learned the basics of food preservation, packaging, and hygiene standards.
- Understood the processing techniques of fruits, vegetables, spices, and ready-to-eat products.
- Gained knowledge of micro-enterprise models and how to set up small-scale food processing units.
- Participated in practical sessions involving jam, pickles, sauces, dehydrated products, etc.
- Acquired awareness of FSSAI regulations, shelf-life improvement, and food labeling practices.
- Developed soft skills including teamwork, time management, and workplace discipline.
Centre for Aromatic Plants Dehradun
Internship
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in the propagation and cultivation techniques of major aromatic crops like lemongrass, citronella, Hemp, and mint.
- Understood harvesting practices, post-harvest management, and distillation techniques for essential oil extraction.
- Learned about soil management, nursery practices, and integrated pest management in aromatic plant cultivation.
- Visited processing units and demonstration plots, understanding real-world applications of aromatic farming.
- Exposure to entrepreneurship opportunities in aromatic crop production and value-added products.
- Interacted with industry professionals and researchers in aroma technology and plant-based livelihoods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Kumaun University
Nainital 04.2001 -
Skills
Laboratory experience in DNA protocols
Food processing expertise
Aromatic & Medicinal Plants CultivationTrained at the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Dehradun in propagation, distillation, post-harvest handling, and essential oil extraction of crops like lemongrass, citronella, and mint
Plant propagation expertise
Silkworm rearing
Post-harvest techniques
Soil preparation and nutrient management
Field management expertise
Timeline
Sericulture
Internship
03.2025 - 04.2025
Food Processing
Internship
10.2024 - 11.2024
Centre for Aromatic Plants Dehradun
Internship
07.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Kumaun University
04.2001 -