Thrust Areas
Directorate of Extension Education
Technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of usable technologies related to agriculture and allied sectors.
Networking with ICAR and institutes of national and international importance in the field of agriculture.
Capacity building of extension functionaries, farmers, rural youth and women
Creation and establishment of digital extension platform
Collaboration and coordination with various government agencies / organizations, private partners, NGOs etc. for promotion of Farmers Producer Organizations
Dissemination of useful and applicable farm advisories through print media, Mobile SMS service and web portals including social media on regular basis.
Gap assessment with respect to technology adoption, capacity development and market linkage.