AAU

AAU
Extension
Assam Agricultural
University Extension
Education
Assam Agricultural University caters the needs of
the farming
community of
the North Eastern region and has been playing a vital role for socio-economic
development.
The Directorate of Extension
Education has been maintaining liaisons with
the
Department of
Agriculture, Govt. of Assam since inception. Also this Directorate has been
maintaining
linkages with
other line departments of the NE states like Fishery, Veterinary & Animal
Husbandry and
Sericulture.
The Directorate provides all necessary steps for
adoption and
dissemination of technologies
evolved
locally at AAU. Extension Education services to the farmers field has been
warmly accepted
by the farmers
of the region. It has been reflected in boosting up of the crop production
potentialities
alarmingly. The
area under HYV was increased and the farmers of the region were committed to
adopt package
of practices
for both Rabi and Kharif crops.
The Directorate of Extension Education provides ample opportunity for
convincing and motivating the resource poor farmers of the region towards low
cost
technologies
through its Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Farmers visits to AAU farms and to
Agricultural
Technology
Information Centre (ATIC) and through other farm related programmes. Apart from
this, the
Publication and Information wing of the Directorate regularly publishes Annual
Reports,
Newsletters,
Farm Newspaper, Extension Bulletins etc. Besides, the technologies generated in
the
University are
disseminated through electronic and print media.
The various mandates of the
Directorate of
Extension
Education
are
Developing linkages between various govt. and non govt. organizations
concerned with
agricultural and
allied e/xtension programmes.
Organizing need-based training for extension functionaries, farmers,
farm women,
rural
youths and SHG
members.
Advisory services to farmers.
Functioning as a centre for collecting, storing and disseminating
information to
farmers
and extension
functionaries.
Conducting demonstration for transfer of technology.
Entrepreneurship development in agriculture and allied areas
Publication
Directorates of Extension
Directorate of Extension
(Agriculture)
:
Directorate of Extension (Agriculture) is dedicated to promoting agricultural
development in the region by effectively transferring knowledge and technologies to
farmers. Through a variety of extension services, including training programs, field
demonstrations, and farmer outreach activities, the directorate aims to improve
agricultural productivity and sustainability. It focuses on bridging the gap between
research and practice by disseminating the latest innovations in crop production,
pest management, and farming techniques. The directorate plays a crucial role in
enhancing the skills of farmers, promoting rural development, and contributing to
the overall growth of Assam's agricultural sector.
Organizational network of the Directorate
Extension Education
Directorate of Extension (Agriculture)
AAU-KVK, Baksa
AAU-KVK, Barpeta
AAU-KVK, Bongaigaon
AAU-KVK, Cachar
AAU-KVK, Chirang
AAU-KVK, Darrang
AAU-KVK, Dhemaji
AAU-KVK, Dhubri
AAU-KVK, Dibrugarh
AAU-KVK, Golaghat
AAU-KVK, Jorhat
AAU-KVK, Kamrup
AAU-KVK, Karbi Anglong
AAU-KVK, Sribhumi
AAU-KVK, Kokrajhar
AAU-KVK, Lakhimpur
AAU-KVK, Morigaon
AAU-KVK, Nagaon
AAU-KVK, Nalbari
AAU-KVK, Sivasagar
AAU-KVK, Sonitpur
AAU-KVK, Tinsukia
AAU-KVK, Udalguri