Extension Division endeavors towards successful implementation of Agricultural Extension activities. Through its various programmes, schemes and activities, Extension Division helps farmers to get information regarding scientific research and new knowledge in agricultural practices. It assists and encourages the State Governments in organizing, maintaining and operating professional Extension Services.
Extension Division implements SMAE (Sub Mission on Agricultural Extension), a Sub Mission of KrishonnatiYojana. The popular ATMA Scheme which supports the State Governments in their extension activities is also run by Extension Division.
The Division also provides Information Support to farmers in their agricultural activities. For this, it coordinates with PrasarBharati and All India Radio in effective running of DD Kisan channel and Krishi Vani programmes respectively. Kisan Call Centres have been established at 21 locations across the country covering all states and UTs where the farmers can call on a toll free number (1800-180-1551) and get information regarding their area of interest in agriculture. Extension Division also publishes four magazines – two each in Hindi and English whereby information regarding various aspects of Extension activities and new developments is provided.
The Division is headed by Joint Secretary(Extension). He/She is assisted by a Director (Extension) and two Additional Commissioners (Extension).
The Division has a subordinate office – Directorate of Extension, located in Pusa, New Delhi. Directorate of Extension provides technical support to Extension Division in the implementation of various programmes/ schemes and other activities. Detailed information regarding Directorate of Extension is available on the website krishivistar.gov.in
An Autonomous Institute – National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) is also associated with Extension Division. MANAGE has a mandate of developing linkages between prominent State, Regional, National and International institutions concerned with Agricultural Extension Management. It also undertakes research and trainings related to agricultural extension. More details about MANAGE can be seen on its website www.manage.gov.in
Extension Division has four Extension Education Institutes (EEIs) situated in Nilokheri(Haryana), Hyderabad(Telangana), Anand(Gujarat) and Jorhat(Assam) which cater to the training needs of field extension functionaries working under agriculture and allied departments of States/UTs of respective regions.
The whole team of Extension Division is dedicated towards successful implementation of Extension Activities through which agricultural productivity and farm income in the country can be increased.
Contact Details of senior officers of Extension Division are as under:
Joint Secretary | Mrs. Alaknanda Dayal | 011-23387669, 23381503 js-agriculture[at]nic[dot]in |
Director | Shri. Arun Kumar | 011- 23386681,23382336 arunkumar[dot]72[at]gov[dot]in |
Additional Commissioners | Dr. Y. R. Meena | 011-23382758 yadram[dot]meena[at]gov[dot]in |
Dr. P. S. Armorikar | 011-23382714 p[dot]armorikar[at]nic[dot]in |