Department of Agricultural Extension
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About Department
The Department of Extension Education imparting teaching in Extension Education to UG, PG & Ph.D. students. Undertaking strategic and action research, location and commodity specific. Acquaint the students with practical knowledge for conducting trainings and various kinds of demonstrations at farmer’s field. Organizing seminars, conferences and workshops on important issues/themes for the academic staff members and the extension functionaries. Carrying out extension activities in the field using extension education methodologies and approaches. Providing advisory services through the extension staff working in Directorate Extension Education and KVKs.
Historical perspective of the Department:
The Department of Extension Education Dr. PDKV, Akola was established in the year 1969. The Department is mainly involved in teaching, research and extension education. It offers technical and logistic support for the agriculture and allied extension activities conducted at the University level. The main aim of the department is further the advancement of learning and research in agriculture and allied sciences.
Academic Programmes
Department is imparting education at both the Post Graduate and Doctorate degree levels.
Department offers courses for specialization in information and communication Technology, Extension Management and Rural Sociology under which different courses are offered and also the research projects are conducted in partial fulfillment for award of M.Sc.(Agri.) and Ph. D. (Agri.) degrees.
The postgraduate education leading to M.Sc. (Agri.) and Ph.D. degree is offered at Department of Extension Education, Akola, Agriculture College, Nagpur and Agriculture College, Amravati offers M.Sc. (Agri.) degree programme. The total intake capacity for Post Graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) is as under.
Degree Programme in Agronomy |
Akola |
Nagpur |
Amravati |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.Sc.(Agri.) |
18 |
13 |
09 |
40 |
Ph.D.(Agri.) |
03+01(inservice) |
— |
—- |
04 |
Infrastructure
The Department has well furnished staff rooms, well equipped classrooms and seminar hall with Computer (Internet), LCD projector, OHP, Digital video cameras, Public address system, Television set etc., which are frequently used by the students and faculty. The Department has a well-equipped laboratory and also the newly established interactive classroom system. Department has sectional library for the staff and students with more than 500 books and research project reports.
List of laboratory equipment’s with their use
Sr. No. | Name of equipment | Use |
---|---|---|
1 | LCD projector | It is used for teaching and learning |
2 | Camera | It is used for practical purpose |
3 | Over Head Projector | It is used for practical purpose |
4 | Digital Video Cameras | It is used for practical purpose |
5 | Public Address System | It is used for practical purpose |
6 | Television set | It is used for practical purpose |
7 | Tape recorder | It is used for practical purpose |
Mandate
- To impart teaching at UG, PG and Ph. D. levels including practical aspects.
- To undertake extension research on various aspects.
- To generate Human Resource Development in the field of Extension Education.
- To conduct advanced research in the field of Group Dynamics, Extension Management & Rural Development, Information Communication etc.
- To render advisory services to the farmers through different extension mod
Courses Offered
- M.Sc. (Agri), Extension Education : 18 Students
- Ph.D. (Agri), Extension Education : 04 (03+01 In-service)
Ph.D (Agri)—- (31 Credits)
- Major Courses : Total Credits 17
- Minor Courses : Total Credits 09
- Supporting Courses : Total Credits 05
- Research : Total Credits 45
- Seminar : Total Credits 02
Sr.No |
Course No |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Semester- I (18 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 9 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 601 | Advances in Agricultural Extension |
2+1 |
2 |
EXT 602*** | Advanced Design and Techniques in Social Science |
2+1 |
3 |
EXT 603*** | Advances in Training Technology |
2+1 |
Minor Courses : 6 Credits |
|||
4 |
AG ECON 606 | Advanced Agril Marketing and Price Policy |
2+1 |
5 |
STAT 601 | Advanced Statistical Methods |
2+1 |
Supporting Courses : 3 Credits |
|||
6 |
AGRON 604 | Advanced in Crop Growth and Productivity OR |
2+1 |
7 |
FSC 602 | Advances in Production of Fruit Crops OR |
2+1 |
8 |
AH 601 | Advances in Livestock Production and Management |
2+1 |
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits | |||
9 |
PGS 501 | Library and Information Services |
0+1 |
10 |
PGS 504 | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques |
0+1 |
Semester- II (05 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 3 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 604 | Organizational Development |
2+1 |
Supporting Courses : 2 Credits | |||
3 |
Stat- 607 | Multivariate Analysis OR |
1+1 |
3 |
AH-609 | Production of Organic Livestock Products |
1+1 |
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits | |||
4 |
PGS 502 | Technical Writing and Communication skills |
0+1 |
5 |
PGS 503 | Intellectual Property & its Management in Agriculture |
1+0 |
Semester- III (07 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 4 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 605*** | Advanced Instructional Technology |
2+1 |
2 |
EXT 691 | Doctoral Seminar I |
0+1 |
Minor Courses : 3 Credits | |||
3 |
AG ECON 609 | Environmental Economics |
2+1 |
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits | |||
4 |
PGS 505 | Agricultural research ethics and rural development programmes |
1+0 |
5 |
PGS 506 | Disaster Management |
1+0 |
Semester- IV (01 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 1 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 692 | Doctoral Seminar II |
0+1 |
Semester- V and VI |
|||
1 |
Doctoral Research |
45 |
M.Sc (Agri) —- (37 Credits)
Major Courses : Total Credits 21
Minor Courses : Total Credits 10
Supporting Courses : Total Credits 05
Research : Total Credits 20
Seminar : Total Credits 01
Sr.No |
Course No |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Semester- I (17 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 8 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 501* | Development Perspectives of Extension Education |
1+1 |
2 |
EXT 503* | Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations |
2+1 |
3 |
EXT 504* | Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences |
2+1 |
Minor Courses : 6 Credits |
|||
4 |
AG ECON 505 | Agricultural Marketing & Price Analysis |
2+1 |
5 |
AGRON -505 | Agro Meteorology & Crop Weather Forecasting |
2+1 |
Supporting Courses : 3 Credits |
|||
6 |
STAT-511 | Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences |
2+1 |
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits | |||
7 |
PGS 501 | Library and Information Services |
0+1 |
8 |
PGS 504 | Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques |
0+1 |
Semester- II (15 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 9 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 502* | Communication and Information Management |
2+1 |
2 |
EXT 505* | E-Extension |
2+1 |
3 |
EXT 507* | Human Resource Development |
2+1 |
Minor Courses : 4 Credits | |||
4 |
AG.ECON- 503 | Evolution of Economic Thought |
1+0 |
5 |
AG.ECON- 509 | Agricultural Finance and Project Management |
2+1 |
Supporting Courses : 3 Credits | |||
6 |
AG.STAT-531 | Data-Analysis Using Statistical Packages |
2+1 |
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits | |||
3 |
PGS 502 | Technical Writing and Communication skills |
0+1 |
4 |
PGS 503 | Intellectual Property & its Management in Agriculture |
1+0 |
Semester- III (03 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 3 Credits | |||
1 |
Ext 506 | Entrepreneurship Development and Management in Extension |
2+1 |
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits | |||
4 |
PGS 505 | Agricultural research ethics and rural development programmes |
1+0 |
5 |
PGS 506 | Disaster Management |
1+0 |
Semester- IV (01 Credits) |
|||
Major Courses : 1 Credits | |||
1 |
EXT 591 | Master’s Seminar |
0+1 |
Co-Curricular Activities
The faculty of the department associates with various co-curricular activities pertaining to admissions, examinations, University sports, Social gathering, University convocation, student’s educational tours extension education activities, conductinh training programme etc.
Research Activities
Topics of Educational Research
M. Sc.
Sr.No. | Name of Scholar | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Guide | Year of Submission |
1 | Gavade Kiran Ganapati | Adoption Behaviour of Grape Growers | Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar | 2013 |
2 | Ugalmugale Vinod Kundlik | Impact of Swaranant Community Radio Programme on Listner farmers | Dr. D.M.Mankar
|
2013 |
3 | Patil Sachin Bhagavan | Socio – Economic Transformation by Adoption of Pomegranate cultivation in Buldana District. | Dr. R.T. Katole
|
2013 |
4 | Kabita Debbarma | Communication Behaviour of University Teachers in Transfer of Technology | Dr. D.M. Mankar
|
2013 |
5
|
Patil Jyoti Madhukar | Participation of Tribal Women in Decision Making in Agriculture | Prof. S.N. Rajput
|
2013 |
6 | Mohite Vikram Sarjerao | Adoption of Biofertilizers by the Soybean Growers in western Vidarbha | Dr. N.M.Kale
|
2013 |
7 | Kachhawah Tejashri Suresh | Factors Responsible for Farmers Suicide in Yavatmal District | Dr. N.M. Kale
|
2013 |
8 | Ovhar Nitin Dadarao | Adoption of Improved Cultivation Practices of Turmeric by the Farmers | Dr. P.K. Wakle
|
2013 |
9 | Khare Avinash Laxman | Adoption Improved Cultivation Practices of Gram by the Farmers | Dr. P.K. Wakle
|
2013 |
10 | Dhoke Savita Pundlikrao | Knowledge and Adoption of Health and Nutritional Practices by Farm Women | Shri Y.B. Shambharkar
|
2013 |
11 | Madhu K.B. | Farmers Perception about Environmental Risk in Pesticidal Use | Dr. P.P.Wankhade
|
2013 |
12 | Khairkar Vandana Shrawanji | Aspiration of Rural Youth and their Participation in Rural Development | Shri Y.B.Shambharkar
|
2013 |
13 | Thakar Anil Kacharu | Entrepreneurial Behavior of Floriculturists | Dr. P.P.Wankhade
|
2013 |
14 | Thakare Megha Kishor | Work Satisfaction and Drudgery Faced by Women Labourers in Farm Operations | Dr. P.P. Wankhade
|
2013 |
15 | Chavan Shubhangi Ramsingh | Adoption Behavior of Kagzi Lime Growers | Dr. R. T. Katole
|
2013 |
16 | Hirve Sachin Arun | Effectiveness of Radio Programme Kisanvani | Shri. S. P. Salame
|
2013 |
17 | Patil Ajaysinh Sudhir | Adoption of Soil Test Recommendations by the Farmers. | Dr. N.M. Kale
|
2013 |
18 | Sevak Amrut Dhenge | Knowledge and Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices by Paddy Growers | Dr. D.M. Mankar
|
2013 |
19 | Pawar Pallavi Saindas | Role Performance of Tribal Women in Agriculture | Shri S. N. Rajput
|
2013 |
20 | Kalita Meenakshi | Socio-economic Impact of Labour Migration on the Families Left Behind in Golaghat District of Assam | Dr. D.M.Mankar | 2014 |
21 | Deogirkar Vaishu Anantrao | Knowledge and Adoption of Herbicides by the Soybean Farmers. | Prof. S.N.Rajput | 2014 |
22 | Dohatre Pramod Nagorao | Adoption of Soil Testy Recommendations by the Paddy Farmers | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2014 |
23 | Hengad Reshmi Sopanrao | Knowledge and Adoption of Chilli Cultivation Practices by the Farmers | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2014 |
24 | Dutonde Sweta Sakhram | Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Safed Musli Growers of Akola and Buldana Districts. | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2014 |
25 | Ghube Ganesh Dnyaneshwar | Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Pomegranate Growers | Dr.P.P.Wankhade | 2014 |
26 | Narwade Ram Chandrakant | Adoption of Dairy Management Practices by Dairy Entrepreneurs of Self Help Groups | Shri. S.P.Salame | 2014 |
27 | Parate Manoj Bapurao | Impact of Farm Ponds on its Beneficiaries in Yavatmal District | Dr.R.S.Waghmare | 2014 |
28 | Hole Sonali Shankar | Adoption Behaviour of Farmers about Soil Test Recommendations | Dr.P.P.Wankhade | 2014 |
29 | Bhosale Jagdish Sureshrao | Impact of Pest Management Technology in Cotton on Beneficiary Farmers of Farmers Field School | Dr. P.K.Wakle | 2014 |
30 | Pawar Abhijit Shivaji | Production and Marketing Behaviour of Organic Vegetable Growers in Western Vidarbha | Shri. Y.B.Shambharkar | 2014 |
31 | Tandekar Seema | Assessment of Stress Management by the Farmers in District Prone Area of Western Vidarbha | Shri. Y.B.Shambharkar | 2014 |
32 | Ratnaparkhi Himanshu Haridas | Listening Behaviour of Beneficiary Farmers of Sadhana Community Radio Station, Durgapur | Dr.R.T.Katole | 2014 |
33 | Raut Pooja Sahebrao | Technological gap in Wheat Cultivation in Akola District | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2014 |
34 | Mr.A.S.Lahe | Role Performance of Farm Women in Sericulture | Dr.R.S.Waghmare
|
2015 |
35 | Mr.V.D.Metangle | Adoption Behaviour of Farmers about Technologies In Front
Line Demonstration |
Dr.R.S.Waghmare
|
2015 |
36 | Miss.P.S.Shinde | Farmers Suicide in Wardha District of Vidarbha: Case Studies | Dr. D.M.Mankar
|
2015 |
37 | Miss.P.G.Ghonge | Farmers Suicide in Buldana District of Vidarbha: Case Studies | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2015 |
38 | Miss.P.M.Purkar | Farmers Suicide in Amravati District of Vidarbha: Case Studies | Dr.P.P.Wankhade
|
2015 |
39 | Miss.A.S.Nikhade | Farmers Suicide in Akola District of Vidarbha: Case Studies | Dr.P.P.Wankhade
|
2015 |
40 | Miss.D.P.Gosavi | Farmers Suicide in Washim District of Vidarbha: Case Studies | Dr.N.M.Kale
|
2015 |
41 | Miss.V.T.Kaple | Farmers Suicide in Yavatmal District of Vidarbha: Case Studies | Dr.P.P.Bhople
|
2015 |
42 | Mr.R.D.Tembhurne | Technological Gap in Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices of Pigeon Pea by the Farmers | Dr. P.K.Wakle
|
2015 |
43 | Mr.S.H.Lagad | Impact of Biodynamic Compost method on its adopters | Dr.R.T.Katole
|
2015 |
44 | Mr.S.R.Chandurkar | Technological Gap In Ajwain cultivation | Dr.N.R.Koshti
|
2015 |
45 | Mr.N.M.Gudadhe | Impact of Integrated Pest Management Practices on Soybean Growers under NRTT Project | Shri. S.P.Salame
|
2015 |
46 | Mr.A.T.Barkade | Knowledge and Adoption of Integrated Weed Management Practices by Cotton Growers in Washim District. | Dr. K.T.Lahariya
|
2015 |
47 | Mr.K.S.Bhad | Knowledge and Adoption of Dairy Management Practices by Dairy Farmers | Dr. U.R.Chinchmalatpure
|
2015 |
48 | Amle Shrikrishna Dilip | Safety Measures Adopted by Vegetable Growers in Pesticide application. | Dr.K.T.Lahariya | 2016 |
49 | Bansod S.K. | Knowledge and Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices by the brinjal growers. | Dr.R.T.Katole | 2016 |
50 | Hinghe Bharat Narayan | Adoption gap in Recommended Package of Practices of Soybean | Shri.S.P.Salame | 2016 |
51 | Jadhav Rahul Janardhan | Identification and Documentation of Indigenous Weather Forecasting Practices Among Farmers | Dr.N.R.Koshti | 2016 |
52 | Subashree Malik | Livelihood Status of Farm Women in Bhadrak District of Odisha state | Dr.P.P.Wankhade | 2016 |
53 | Metangale Vaibhavo Dilip | Adoption Behaviour of Farmers About Technologies in Front Line Demonstration | Dr.R.S.Waghmare | 2016 |
54 | More Amol Vijay | Knowledge and Adoption of Recommended Cultivation Practices in Banana | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2016 |
55 | Tayade Ananta Prakashrao | Knowledge and Adoption of Broad Bed Furrow Technology in Soybean Crop | Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar | 2016 |
56 | Revendra Kumar Sahu | Constraints Analysis in Adoption of Improved Dairy Management Practices | Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar | 2016 |
57 | Raut Vikram Keshavrao | Perception of Brinjal Growers about Use of Pesticide | Dr.U.R.Chinchmalatpure | 2016 |
58 | Nirwan Priyanka Premilal | Technological Gap in Adoption of SRI method of Paddy Cultivation in Bhandara district | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2016 |
59 | Wankhade Yogita Narendra | Soil Testing Status of Orange Orchards in Amravati District. | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2016 |
60 | Wadetollu Neeta Narayan | Impact of Vocational Training Programmes of Krishi Vigyan Kendra | Dr.D.M.Mankar | 2016 |
61 | Patil Shrikant | Soil Testing Status in Saline Sodic Track of Vidarbha | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2016 |
62 | Mohite Ashwini Shivaji | Perception of Youth Towards Agriculture | Dr.P.P.Wankhade | 2016 |
63 | Kanchan Kadu | Knowledge and Adoption of Improved Technologies by Orange Growers | Dr.D.M.Mankar | 2016 |
64 | Kale Komal Vijayrao | Training Needs of Farm Input Dealers About Farm Input | Dr.D.M.Mankar | 2016 |
65 | Wadekar Ajay Rajandra | Entrepreneurial Attributes of Nursery Growers | Dr.P.K.Wakle | 2016 |
66 | Bare Anita Maruti | Production and Marketing Behaviour of Onion Growers. | Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar | 2016 |
67 | Bhaltilak Kajal Bramhdeo | Knowledge and Adoption Of Insecticides as per the Label Claim By Cotton Growers In Akola. | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2016 |
68 | Darade Rukmini Eknath | Technological Gap In Maize Cultivation In Buldhana District. | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2016 |
69 | Datir Preeti Rambhau | Knowledge and Adoption of Health and Nutritional Practice by Tribal Women. |
Dr.P.P.Wankhade |
2016 |
70 | Dhumale Pankaj Meghasham | Constraints in Production and Marketing of Oranges. | Dr.R.S.Raut | 2016 |
71 | Gujar Manisha Madhukar | Assessment of Stress Management by Farmers In Amravati District of Vidarbha Region. | Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar | 2016 |
72 | Gottemukkula Bhavani | Attitude and Utilization of Crop Loan by Farmers in Akola District. | Dr. D.M.Mankar | 2016 |
73 | Idhole Amol Uttam | Resource Management Behaviour of Pomegranate Growers in Washim District. | Dr.K.T.Lahariya | 2016 |
74 | Jadhav Archana Bapu | Impact of Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project on Beneficiary Farmers. | Dr.P.P.Bhople | 2016 |
75 | Mhaisane Sneha Kailas | Involvement of Rural Women In Farm Activities. | Dr.P.P.Wankhade | 2016 |
76 | Patale Minakshi Ravishankar | Knowledge and Adoption of Farmers about Soil and Water Conservation Practices. | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2016 |
77 | Potsangbam Rajina | Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Brinjal Growers. | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2016 |
78 | Rathod Gopal Vijay | Knowledge and Adoption of Improved Cultivation Practices By Sugarcane Growers. | Shri.S.P.Salame | 2016 |
79 | Induri Venkata Reddy | Adoption Gap in Chilli Production Technology. | Dr.P.K.Wakle | 2016 |
80 | Himadri Roy | Technological Gap in Adoption of Improved Cultivation of BT Cotton in Akola District. | Dr.D.M.Mankar | 2016 |
81 | Sonwane Pritam Dattatray | Farm Women Attitude Towards Girls Education. | Dr.P.P.Wankhade | 2016 |
82 | Mr. Sanjay M. Bagul
|
Adoption of improved dairy management practices adopted by farmers in Akola district | Dr. S. P. Lambe
. |
2017 |
83 | Ms. Mukta G. Solanke | Formal and informal credit utilization pattern by the small farmers | Dr. D. M. Mankar | 2017 |
84 | Mr. Naval M. Jadhav | Participation of tribal women in decision making in agriculture | Shri. S. P.Salame | 2017 |
85 | Ms. Seema S. chat | Socio economic transformation of shed net house farmers in buldana district. | Dr. P. P. Bhople | 2017 |
86 | Ms. Priyanka R. Darad | Information management behavior of tribal farmers in Nanded district | Dr. N. M. Kale | 2017 |
87 | Mr. Avinash S. Parihar
|
Technological gap in guava cultivation | Dr. R. S. Raut
|
2017 |
88 | Mr. Amol S. Darange | Marketing behavior of turmeric growers in Akola district | Dr. R. T. Katole | 2017 |
89 | Mr. Hrishikesh N. Jagatap | Training need of pomegranate growers about plant protection measures. | Dr. S. D. More. | 2017 |
90 | Mr. Mangesh A. Raut | Attitude of beneficiaries towards MGNREGA | Dr.U.R.Chinchmalatpure | 2017 |
91 | Mr. Shimon P. Ghagare | Impact of seed production training program organized under RKVY | Dr. P. K. Wakle | 2017 |
92 | Mr. Anuj Gajanan Raut | Entrepreneurial behavior of gram seed producer. | Dr. P. K. Wakle
|
2017 |
93 | Ms. Ashwini S. Barge | Attitude of girls’ student of agriculture university towards higher education. | Dr. P. P. Wankhede | 2017 |
94 | Mr. Harshal D. Yewatkar | Entrepreneurial behavior of garlic growers. | Dr. K. T. Lahariya | 2017 |
95 | Ms. PrachiB.Bawane | Socio-economic appraisal of Aandh tribute and their occupational disabilities. | Dr. D. M. Mankar | 2017 |
96 | Ms. Rani A. Palaskar | Assessment of Optimism self-efficacy and stress mind set of Farmers in Distress prone area of Vidharbha Region. | Shri. Y. B. Shambharkar | 2017 |
97 | Mr. RamavathSardar | Resource management behavior of oil palm growers in Khammam District of Telangana | Dr.N.R.Koshti | 2017 |
Ph. D.
Sr.No. | Name of Scholar | Title of the Thesis | Name of the Guide | Year of Submission |
1 | Nitin Ramesh Koshti | Farmers Perception and Adaptations Towards Climate Change and Variability in Distress Prone Districts of Vidrabha | Dr. D.M. Mankar
|
2013 |
2 | Parshuramkar Shubhangi Gajanan | Impact of MGNAREGA on rural livelihood of eastern Vidarbha. | Dr. D.M. Mankar
|
2014 |
3 | Ku. Anita Shankarrao Deshmukh | Production and Marketing Behaviour of Orange Growers in Amravati District. | Dr. D.M.Mankar | 2015 |
4 | Ku. P.B. Chaudhary | Evaluation of Public and Private Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Vidarbha egion of Maharashtra | Dr. D.M.Mankar | 2016 |
5 | Shri. Deotale Shyam Laxmanrao
|
Job Perception, Job Performance and Job Satisfaction of Agriculture Assistants working in State Agriculture Department | Dr.D.M.Mankar | 2017 |
6 | Borhade Snehalata Malhari | Livelihood Sustainability of Suicide Prone Farmers’ Families of Vidarbha | Dr.N.M.Kale | 2017 |
7 | Shri.N.P.Jangwad
|
Perception of Green Chilli Grower’s Regarding Environmental Risk In Use of Pesticides In Vidarbha Region | Dr.P.K.Wakle
|
2018 |
8 | Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar
|
Stress Management of Farmers In Distress Prone area of Vidarbha | Dr.D.M.Mankar
|
2018 |
9 | Ku.Neeta Devkate
|
Impact of Wan Irrigation Project On Agriculture And Socio-Economic Development of Beneficiary Farmers | Dr.P.P.Bhople
|
2018 |
10 | Ku.Ankita G.Angaitkar
|
Impact of Convergence of Agricultural(CAIM) Programme On Beneficiaries of Distress Prone District In Vidarbha | Dr.P.P.Bhople
|
2018 |
Thrust area :
- Diversification in to agriculture for sustainable agricultural development
- Agro- processing and Value addition and
- Soil health management
- Communication media for transfer of technology
- Use of ICT/Cyber extension in agriculture for effective TOT
- Entrepreneurship development
- Farmers centered research
- Marketing intelligence among farmers
- Impact of environment on agriculture
- Fostering effective lifelong use of personal/natural resources
- Impact analysis of different technologies on farmers’ field
- Adoption/ technological gap and training need assessment
- Research emphasis on Environment-Human Health – Agriculture /Healthy
- Agriculture for healthy people and healthy environment
- Resource conservation technologies FDI- Impact analysis
- Agriculture Tourism
- Agro Forestry Extension
- Diffusion and Adoption
- Extension Methods & techniques
- Indigenous Practices
- Rural Organization and Institutions
Research Projects
In last five years 30 research projects were completed and presented by the faculties of Extension Education in the Research Review Committee meeting.
On-going Research Projects (University level RRC Projects) :
Sr.No | Title of the Project | Name of the PI |
1 | Marketing Behaviour of Floriculturist | Dr. V. S. Tekale, Head |
2 | Knowledge and Adoption of Cotton Growers about Improved Integrated Management Practices to Tackle the Menace of Pink Bollworm in Western Vidarbha Districts | Dr.N.M.Kale,
Professor (CAS) |
3 | Impact of Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project | Dr.P.P.Bhople, Professor (CAS) |
4 | Production Constraints as Perceived by Tissue Culture Banana Growers in Akola District | Dr. R.T. Katole Associate Professor |
5 | Aspiration of Rural Youths towards Agri- Entrepreneurship | Dr.U.R. Chinchmalatpure, Associate Professor |
6 | Internet Utilization Behaviour of Post Graduate Students of Agricultural University | Dr.S.D.More Assistant Professor |
7 | Pesticide Application Behaviour of Farmer | Dr.M.K.Rathod, Associate Professor |
8 | Knowledge and Adoption of Cotton Growers about Improved Integrated Management Practices to Tackle the Menace of Pink Bollworm in Central Vidarbha Districts | Dr.P.P.Wankhade, Associate Professor |
9 | Adoption of Recommended Technology for Control of Pod Borer in Pigeon Pea | Shri.R.P.Mandve, Assistant Professor |
10 | Constraints in Rearing of Taser Silk Worm in Gadchiroli District | Dr.R.S.Wanghmare, Associate Professor |
- Research Achievements
- M.Sc and Ph. D students have significantly contributed to research by developing and standardizing scales and indices :
- Utility perception Scale for measurement of utility of farm periodicals
- Socio-economic Status scale for farmers
- Aspiration scale
- Credibility scale for measurement of creditability of farm periodicals
- Development of Congruity Index
- Readability scale for measurement of readability of farm periodicals
- Socio-economic Status scale for tribal
- Attitude scale developed for measuring attitude of dry land farmers towards dry land agricultural practices
- Growth Index of Tribal
- Job competency of Agricultural Assistants
- Job performance of Agricultural Assistants
- Participation scale developed and standardized to measure the participation of farmers in terms of participation index.
- Adoption of adaptation measure scale
- Role perception of Agriculture Assistant scale
- Awareness of Congruence scale
- Empathy scale
- Teaching competency scale
Thesis Abstracts of the post graduate researches of the Department from the year 1995-2008 has been published in the Joint AGRESCO meeting held on 28-30 May, 2009 at College of Agriculture, MKV, Parbhani (MS)
Research Recommendations
Sr. No. | Year | Name of Projects | Recommendations |
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1 | 2014 | Study of Farmers Tending towards Distress in Eastern Vidarbha Zone | On the basis of the study it is recommended that, there is need to provide subsidiary occupations by Government to the farmers distress and to give the remunerative price for their agricultural produce on the basis of cost of cultivation. There is also need of social counseling and to provide agricultural technology and weather related information time to time to the farmers of Eastern Vidarbha Zone to overcome their distress situation. |
2 | 2014 | Technological gap in adoption of the improved cultivation practices by the gram growers
Recommendation
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The research study on technological gap in gram cultivation in Akola district indicated that 84.44
per cent and 68.88 per cent of the farmers had knowledge about seed treatment with fungicides and seed treatment with biofertlisers however, high technological adoption gap was observed 71.11 per cent and 74.33 per cent in use of biofertilizers and in use of bio fungicide among the farmers. Un availability of biofertilizers and bio fungicide in the local market at the time of sowing is the major reason perceived by the 71.00 per cent of the farmers for existence of these high technological adoption gap. Hence it is recommended that seeds corporations and other companies should provide biofertilizers and biofungicides alongwith gram seeds to the farmers to increase the adoptability of biofertilisers and biofungicides. |
3 | 2014 | Adoption of herbicide application practices by the soybean and cotton farmers in vidarbha
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As per the results of research study, it was observed that 39.82 % farmers have not applied the
recommended dose of herbicides in soybean. Out of the total 221 (92.08 %) herbicide users in soybean, 85 (38.46%) farmers have used power sprayers even though power sprayer is not recommended for application of herbicides. However, it was observed that majority 73 (85.88 %) of them have not get effective control over weeds. In addition to, the cent per cent herbicide adopters contacted the proprietors of Krishi Seva Kendras as the source of information about herbicide application. Hence, for avoiding the poor efficacy of herbicide technology on farmers’ field it is recommended that the State Department of Agriculture should organize regular trainings/workshops, demonstrations, preparation and distribution of printed material about use of herbicides before sowing season with the expertise of SAU scientists so that soybean and cotton cultivators in Vidarbha will get technical knowledge for effective use of herbicides. |
4 | 2015 | Soil Testing Status of the Farmers in Distress Prone Districts of Vidarbha
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The research study on “Soil Testing Status of the Farmers in Vidarbha” indicated that nearly two third (62.84%) of the respondents possessed medium level of knowledge about the various soil testing techniques, However, it was observed that majority (85.00%) of the respondents did not test their farm soil till date. Non availability of soil testing lab in nearby village/taluka level is the major constraint perceived by 87.50 per cent of the respondents for non adoption of soil testing techniques.
Hence, it is recommended, that soil sample testing facility should be made available at block level and mobile soil sample testing van alongwith technical staff should be made available at village level by the State Department of Agriculture for the farmers, to increase the adoption level of soil sample testing technique and its recommendations at field level. |
5 | 2015 | Adoption of Herbicide application practices by the Wheat farmers in Vidarbha | Considering the increasing use of herbicide application in wheat crop it is recommended that for avoiding the poor efficacy of herbicide technology the State Department of Agriculture should organize regular trainings/ workshops, demonstrations, preparation and distribution of printed material about use of herbicides before sowing season with the technical expertise of SAU scientists so that wheat cultivators in Vidarbha will get technical knowledge for effective and precise use of herbicides. |
6 | 2016 | Adoption status of the pesticide as per the label claims Including Herbicides, Insecticides, and Fungicides
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In Amravati revenue division of Vidarbha 96.67 percent selected cotton and soybean farmers and 62.50 per cent selected extension workers were found unaware about the label claims of pesticides. The results regarding the adoption status of the pesticides as per the label claims (Herbicides, insecticides and fungicides) revealed that large number of the selected farmers using pesticides which were not approved by Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (i.e. without label claims).
Hence it is recommended that State Department of Agriculture and KVKs should organize regular trainings/ workshops/ for the extension functionaries and farmers. Distribute printed materials and give wide publicity through Mass Media about crop specific label claims of pesticides for creating awareness about the label claims of pesticide |
7 | 2016 | Impact of Recommended Technologies of Kagzi lime on the Growers | It could be inferred that the beneficiary kagzi lime growers differed significantly over non beneficiary kagzi lime growers in knowledge and adoption. It could, therefore, the explicitly stated that, there was definite change in knowledge and adoption among the beneficiary kagzi lime growers over the non beneficiary kagzi lime growers as the result of participation in the training programme and field school. It is therefore, recommended that, State Department of Agriculture and ATMA organize regular Training Programme and Field School for the Kagzi Lime growers to increase their knowledge and adoption level about recommended technologies of the University with the technical guidance of Agriculture University Scientists and Subject Matter Specialist of KVKs. |
8 | 2016 | Role of farm women in Sericulture |
In the study of “Role of farm Women in Sericulture” women mention need to organize training on rearing of silkworm to demonstrate all metamorphosis stage up to cocoon formation. Residential training at the institute will help to acquire skill for silkworm rearing. For mulberry cultivation, sampling should be provided instead of stumps for good stand of crop and to avoid gap filing. Nine to twelve days silk worm should be provided instead of eggs to avoid mortality and for even growth of silkworm in the batch. In Tasser Silk worm rearing is practiced by the Divar community. This community should be included in Tribals to avails the benefit of tribal schemes. |
9 |
2017 |
Adoption Status of the Pesticide as per the Label Claims (Including Herbicides, Insecticides, and Fungicides) by the Gram Growers in Vidarbha |
From the research study on “Adoption status of the pesticide as per the label claims by the gram growers in Vidarbha” it is recommended that for increasing the adoption status of the insecticides and fungicides as per the label claims by the gram growers organize regular trainings/ workshops/ for the gram growers about the label claims of pesticides. Distribute printed materials, display flex/banners in villages indicating the list of crop and pest specific pesticides approved by CIBRC for information and use of the farmers and give wide publicity through mass media for creating awareness about the label claims of pesticides. Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) should take care to provide the readable label with the pesticides. |
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2017 |
Assessment Self Efficacy and Stress Mindsets Measures of the Farmers in Distress Prone Area of Vidarbha |
From the research study on “Assessment of Self Efficacy and Stress mindset measures of the farmers in distress prone area of Vidarbha”, it is recommended that, for improvement of optimism, self esteem, self efficacy and stress mindset of the farmers in distress prone area, regular counseling and need based training should be provided. |
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2017 |
Communication Behaviour of Agriculture Assistants of Department of Agriculture in Nagpur District |
It is recommended that, for timely and effective communication of Agriculture Assistant with farmers, government should provide laptop, smart mobile phone and internet facilities to them and reduce their official paper work load and they should be provided training on modern agricultural technology. |
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2017 |
Attitude of Rural Youth towards Farming as Major Occupation |
To make attitude of rural youth more favourable towards agriculture as an occupation, it is recommended that youth should involve in skill development programmes, incubation center shall be establish at Agriculture University and need to include the agriculture subject in course curriculum of primary level schooling. |
13 |
2018 |
Knowledge of the Farmers About Preparation of Spray Solution |
In Amravati revenue division of Vidarbha, 81.00 per cent of the farmers were unaware about the preparation of spray solution. Hence, it is recommended that the state department of agriculture and all extension functionaries should organize awareness campaign through different media and organize regular trainings, method demonstrations for the farmers about preparation of spray solution for spraying. |
Extension Activities and Achievements
- The faculty of the Department actively participate in different extension activities undertaken by this University, these involved organization of Kharif Shivar Pheri, Exhibitions, Crop Demonstrations, Charcha Satra, Krishi Melawa, Training Programmes for Farmers.
- The Extension Education Department is actively involved in playing pivotal role in projecting the achievements and research activities of the University to the farmers of Vidarbha region and thus shares the commitment of this University.
- Following training were organized for the benefits of staff in collaboration with NAARM, Hyderabad under HRD programme by the Department of Extension Education. The faculty of NAARM and this University were guided to the trainees. Total 83 Assistant and Associate Professor were attended the training programme.
- Organized one National level Seminar on ‘‘Socio-economic Dimensions of Technology Development and Technology Transfer in Agriculture’ from 24-25 May 2008
- National Seminar on Rainfed Agriculture in India : Perspectives and Challenges during 7-9 December,2016.
- Faculty of this Department received Nehru Award of ICAR, New Delhi for outstanding Doctoral Research work during 2010
- Faculty received Best publication Award of MSEE, Pune
- Faculty received Best paper presentation Award during National Seminar of MSEE, Pune
Participation of Department in National Programme (photos)
Students Participation in Avishkar-2017 Plantation Programme at Deptt.
Participation of Students & Morning Walkers in Tree Plantation Programme on 04.07.2018
Details of Academic staff, adjunct faculties, resource persons
Sr. No. | Topic | Name | Place | Year |
1 | Writing Script for Radio | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2014 |
2 | Writing Script for Television | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2014 |
3 | Principals of Extension Management | Dr. V.S. Tekale | RAMETI, Nagpur | 2014 |
4 | Role of Evaluation and Monitoring in Extension | Dr. V.S. Tekale | RAMETI, Nagpur | 2014 |
5 | Programme Planning | Dr. V.S. Tekale | RAMETI, Nagpur | 2014 |
6 | Ues of ICT Tools in Agricultural Extension | Dr. V.S. Tekale | RAMETI, Nagpur | 2014 |
7 | Entrepreneurship & Agricultural Marketing | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2015 |
8 | Role of Information in Agricultural Marketing | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2015 |
9 | Methods of Data Collection | Dr. V.S. Tekale | VANAMATI, Nagpur | 2015 |
10 | Skill of Extension Personnel | Dr. V.S. Tekale | VANAMATI, Nagpur | 2016 |
11 | Preparation of Perodicals, Bulletins, Reports and Reviews | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2016 |
12 | Market Intilligence | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2016 |
13 | Importance of Survey in Marketing | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2017 |
14 | Ues of ICT Tools in Agricultural Marketing | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur | 2017 |
15 | Entrepreneurial Motivation | Dr. U.R. Chinchmalatpure | College of Agriculture, Akola | 2017 |
16 | Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agriculture | Dr. U.R. Chinchmalatpure | College of Agriculture, Akola | 2017 |
17 | SWOT Analysis | Dr. U.R. Chinchmalatpure | College of Agriculture, Akola | 2017 |
18 | Communication Skills for Extension Personals | Dr. V.S. Tekale | Directorate of Extension Education, Dr. PDKV, Akola | 2018 |
19 | Stress Management for Effective Role Performance | Shri. Y.B. Shambharkar | Directorate of Extension Education, Dr. PDKV, Akola | 2018 |
List of Workshop, Seminars, Conferences organized, Summer School, Winter School, CAS Training organized
Sr.No. | Name of event | Date | Place | No. of Participants |
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1 | Training Programme on Information and Communication for Transfer of Technology | Nov., 22-29, 2013 | Dr. PDKV, Akola | 25 |
2. | Training Programme on Instructional Technology under Educational Technology Cell | Jan., 19-23, 2015 | Dr. PDKV, Akola | 25 |
3. | National Seminar on Rainfed Agriculture in India: Perspectives and Challenges. | Dec., 7-9, 2016 | Dr. PDKV, Akola | 600 |
Glimpses of National Seminar-2016
Publications
Published Twelve books and numerous booklets, folders, charts, posters, practical manuals, blow-ups, lecture CDs.
Policy Brief on Livelihood study on families of suicide victim farmers of Vidarbha
Policy Brief on Farmers Sucide, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola
Books:
- Communication Skills & Personality Development Authored by V. S. Tekale, S.R. Ghadekar and Harsha Mendhe
- Agricultural Competitive Examination Authored by Vandan Mohad ,Vishnukant Tekale and Rajeshwar Shelke
- Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology Authored by, Harsha Mendhe , V. S. Tekale and S.R. Ghadekar
- Entrepreneurship Development & Communication Skills Authored by, Harsha Mendhe , V. S. Tekale and S.R. Ghadekar
- Dimensions of Agricultural Extension Authored by, Harsha Mendhe , V. S. Tekale and S.R. Ghadekar
- Entrepreneurship Development and Management- Authored by Dr. D.M. Mankar, Y.B. Shambharkar and Dr. P.P. Wankhade
- Scaling and Measurement Techniques in Behavioural Sciences- Authored by D. M. Mankar, Y.B. Shambharkar , P.P. Wankhade and N.M. Kale
- Extension Education in the Context of Changing Agriculture Authored by Dr. S.A. Nimbalkar , Dr. P.O. Ingle, Dr. S.V. Sarode
- Scientific and Technical Report Writing Authored by P.O.Ingle
Books Published by the Faculty Members
Contact Information
Dr. V. S. Tekale
Head
Department of Extension Education
Dr. PDKV,
Akola 444104
Phone and Fax (0724) 2258354
E-mail : hdextension@pdkv.ac.in