Department of Agricultural Extension
Name of Professor & Head
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: Dr. N. B. Jadav
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Degree
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: M. Sc. (Agri), Ph. D.
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Specialization
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: Agricultural Extension
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Phone
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: (O) 0285 2672080-90, PBX 434, 422
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E-mail
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The Department of Extension Education was established as an independent unit in 1962 under the College of Agriculture, Junagadh. With a view to strengthen the under graduate teaching in philosophy and methods of extension education, the semester system of education was introduced since 1976. The post graduate programme was initiated in 1969.
The Researchers, Extension scientist and Workers are the key players in the process of agriculture development. The need is obvious and especially for the rural economy with its major component of agriculture and allied to keep pace with the brisk changes of modern times. In other words, the rural people should know and adopt appropriate agricultural recommendations from time to time and also provide their feedback to the researchers through setup mechanism. The researchers neither have the time nor are they equipped for the job to adopt scientific technologies here, extension has to behave as a bridge between the farmers and researchers. Therefore, the extension is being taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in agricultural faculty and for that the extension teaching / training techniques are also being taught to develop dynamic professionals as well as civilized citizens.
FACULTY INFORMATION:
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Specialized Subject
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Phone (O) &
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1
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Dr. N. B. Jadav
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Professor & Head I/C.
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Ph. D.
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Agril. Extension
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext., 434
(M)
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2
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Dr. V. N. Chavda
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Associate Professor
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Ph. D.
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Agril. Extension
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext.422
(M) 9228506751
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3
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Ms. Pro. Puffy I. Dave
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Associate
Professor
(English)
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M. A.,
B. Ed.
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English
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext. 422, 376
(R) 2650676 (M) 98240 73366 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Prof. S. J. Parmar
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Assistant Professor
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M. Sc. (Agri.)
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Agril. Extension
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext.422
(M) 9726802141 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Dr. B. H. Tavethiya
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Assistant Professor
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Ph. D.
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Agril. Extension
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext.422
(M) 9428241956 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
6.
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Mr. M. G. Kucha
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Agril. Assistant
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Agri. Diploma
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext.422
(M) 9979341829
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7.
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Ms. Bhavnaben S. Patel
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Agri. Assistant
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Agri. Diploma
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(O) 2672080-90 Ext.422
(M) 8140178920
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VISION
- Department endeavours to make significant contribution in preparing academicians in the field of Agricultural Extension to meet the future demand of the country.
MANDATES
- To impart teaching at UG, PG and Ph. D. levels including practical aspects.
- To carry out basic and strategic research in the areas of extension education.
- To render advisory services to the farmers through different extension mode.
- To teach the courses and guide the students in the discipline of Agricultural Extension leading to the M.Sc. (Agri.) and Ph.D. Degrees.
- To give exposure to the students, to live with farmers in village for one semester and to understand, how far the agriculture technology has been reached at village level and the constraints in adoption of latest farm technology on farmers’ fields through RAWE Programme.
Thrust area
- Diversification into agriculture for sustainable agricultural development
- Use of ICT/Cyber extension in agriculture for effective TOT
- Adoption level/ technological gap and training need assessment
- Extension Methods & techniques
- Diffusion and Adoption
- Soil health management
- Farmers centered research
- Resource conservation technologies
- Communication media for transfer of technology
- Entrepreneurship development
- Marketing intelligence among farmers
- Market led extension
- Impact of environment on agriculture
- Encouragement effective lifelong use of personal/natural resources
- Impact analysis of different technologies on farmers’ field
- Agro- processing and Value addition
- Agriculture Tourism
- Agro Forestry Extension
- Indigenous Practices
- Rural Organization and Institutions
Infrastructural facilities and major equipments
- UG and PG lecture hall for students.
- Air-Conditioned seminar hall equipped with LCD, computer, motorized screen and multimedia system.
- Computer facility with internet connection to all faculties.
Laboratories
- UG and PG Laboratories for practical work with LCD projector
- Audio-Visual Laboratory with basic Audio-Visuals and Equipment.
The Department has following three main activities
I. Teaching
- Dissemination and Adoption of Innovations
- Sustainability and Commercialization of Agriculture
- Impact and Evaluation of farmers and farm women’s Training and Rural Development Programme
- Farming System Approach
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Information Communication Technologies
- Organizational Development
- Human Resource Development
- Evaluation and Networking of Research and Extension Programmes
List of Courses offered at PG level
No. of Master’s Students Passed Out
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136
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No. of Ph. D. Students Passed Out
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33
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II. Extension Research
PUBLICATIONS
No.
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Name of Publication
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Number
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1.
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Research paper published in international journal
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62
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2.
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Research paper published in national journal
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31
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3.
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Books
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13
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4.
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Popular Articlespublished
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371
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5.
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Book Chapter Published
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05
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6.
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Abstracts
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66
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Sr. No.
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Detail of Publication
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1.
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Sharma, Diksha and Kalsariya, B. N. (2018). Animal Husbandry : An Epicenter for empowerment of Rural Women, Empower a women : Empower a Community. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing Co., ISBN: 978-613-9-86914-5.
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2.
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Kalsariya, B. N. & Kanani, P. R. (2017) Key to success in Agriculture: Objective MCQ’s JRF, SRF, NET and other competitive exams new edition. ISBN:978-93-86347-07-7
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3.
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Amreliya, P. G.; Savaliya, V. J. and Rajput, R.P. (2016) Entrepreneurial Behaviour of dairy farm women. Lap Lambert Academic. Publishing Co.,ISBN: 978-365-9-960-550.
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4.
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Rathod, J.G. and Savaliya, V. J and Rajput, R. P. (2016) Impact of Training on farm women’s adoption about groundnut production. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing Co., ISBN: 978-3-659-90269-7.
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Rajput, R. P.; Savaliya, V. J. and Rathod, J. G. (2016) Impact of training imparted by KVK on knowledge and adoption. Lap Lambert Academic. Publishing Co., ISBN-978-3-659-94832-9.
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Sr. No.
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Detail of Publication
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1.
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Parmar S. J.; Nidhi and Rathod J.G. (2016). Dairy Women's Participation in the Process of Decision Making. Agricultural Extension: Techniques and Applications. Biotech Books, 4762-63/23, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi-110002. pp. 261:266
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2.
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Kanani, P. R.; Kalsariya, B. N. and Jadeja, M. K. (2015). Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) for Sustainable Development in Agriculture. Agriculture : Innovation, Strategy and Technology in 21st Century. Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangolore. Vol. 1 :1-12.
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3.
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Omede Ugbede David, Kanani, P. R. and Kalsariya, B. N. (2015). Techniques of Improving Organizational Climate for Agricultural Development. Agriculture: Innovation, Strategy and Technology in 21st Century. Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangolore. Vol. 1 :196-206.
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4.
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Parmar Sujata; Kanani P. R. and Kalsariya B. N. (2015) Collective Action – Key Element for Rural Women Empowerment. Agriculture: Innovation, Strategy and Technology in 21st Century. Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore, 2 : 166-173 ISBN No.
978-93- 85640- 01-1
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Sr. No.
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Detail of Publication
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1.
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Kanani P. R.; S. S. Patil ; A.K.M. Jahangir Hossain and Kalsariya, B. N. (2017). Indigenous Knowledge System (ITK) –Myth or Reality in Conservation Agriculture. Revisiting Agricultural Extension Strategies for Enhancing Food and Nutritional Security, Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change – toward Transforming Agriculture. pp. 28-38.
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2.
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Kanani P. R.; S. S. Patil; A.K.M. Jahangir Hossain and Kalsariya, B. N. (2017). Ethics and Values in Extension Services – Some thoughts and Considerations in the Changing Paradigm. Revisiting Agricultural Extension Strategies for Enhancing Food and Nutritional Security, Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change – toward Transforming Agriculture. pp. 825-838.
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III. Co-Curricular Activities
- Admissions, examinations, University sports, University convocation,
- Student’s educational tours, krushi mela, farmers fairs and krushi mahotsava,
- Radio and TV talks giving latest information on various aspects related to the topics under the purview,
- deliver the lectures in conducting training programme etc.,
- Radio talks, TV talks giving latest information on various aspects related to the topics under the purview, case studies,
- Participation in Agricultural Fairs, Krishi Mahotsav,
- National Service Scheme is handled by this department and one seven days special camp in different village and One day camps about tree plantation, Swachata Abhiyan, Health awareness etc. are organized in different phase of students study.
Achievement:
Sr. No.
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Name of Teacher/ Research scientist
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Nature of Awards/ Medals
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Authority
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Year
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1.
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P. R. Kanani
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Best Oral Presentation
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Society of Extension Education Gujarat & AAU, Anand
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2018
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2.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Oral Presentation
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Society of Extension Education Gujarat & AAU, Anand
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2018
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3.
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S. J. Parmar
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Best Oral Presentation
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Society of Extension Education Gujarat & AAU, Anand
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2018
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4.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Oral Presentation
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ASM Foundation, New Delhi and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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2017
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5.
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Gohil G. R. and Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Poster Presentation Award
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ASM Foundation, New Delhi and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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2017
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6.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Poster Presentation
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ASM Foundation, New Delhi and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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2017
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7.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Poster Presentation Award
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Society of Extension Education Gujarat and SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
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2017
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8.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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GAAS Award
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Gujarat Agricultural Association of Sciences, Ahmedabad
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2016
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9.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Poster Presentation Award
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Society of Extension Education Gujarat and JAU, Junagadh
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2016
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10.
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Kalsariya B. N.
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Best Oral Presentation
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Society of Extension education Gujarat and JAU, Junagadh
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2016
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Glimpses of National Seminar
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Title
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Date
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Place
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organized by
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1.
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Seminar on Participatory Approach and Recent Trends in Rural Development
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31/05/2009
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Junagadh
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Society of Extension Education, Gujarat and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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2.
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National Seminar on Contemporary Innovations for Quantum Extension in Agricultural Development
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18-19/3/2016
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Junagadh
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Society of Extension Education, Gujarat and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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Future Goals:
- Enhance the knowledge of postgraduate students for national level examinations
- Transformation of Department of Extension Education into Division with dedicated facilities of university
- Develop the available faculties of university in different areas of extension education
- Organizing one to three-week training Programme on core issues in the field of extension education and
- Exploring information/knowledge about advances in extension education to the faculties of university