AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
 

Courses of Study

8.1. Facilities for agricultural education should be expanded to meet the requirements of all states and should emphasize self-

employment through diverse agricultural operations. Agricultural Universities wherever they exist should have state-wide responsibility for research in agriculture and allied areas. Every agricultural University should have one strong centre of research in each agro- climatic region to do location-specific research. Agricultural Universities should also conduct advanced studies and basic research relevant to agricultural development. Agriculture Departments and faculties of other universities which have the necessary potential should also be assisted to develop complementary programmes of agricultural education.

Linkage

8.2. Linkages should be developed between Agricultural Universities and development departments to facilitate the transfer of new technology to villages. Agricultural Universities should also actively pursue programmes of non-formal education, including correspondence courses, for continuing education to meet the functional requirements of the rural community.

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Krishi Vigyan Kendras

8.3. Agricultural Universities as well as suitable voluntary agencies should organize and run Krishi Vigyan Kendras to: impart training to rural youth in relevant skills and also participate in programmes of adult education.