Research in agricultural extension: Review of its contribution and challenges

KUPPUSAMY PONNUSAMY; RABINDRA NATH PADARIA

doi:10.56093/ijas.v91i5.112978

Authors

KUPPUSAMY PONNUSAMY ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132 001, India
RABINDRA NATH PADARIA ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v91i5.112978

Keywords:

Contribution, Extension research, Pluralism, Productivity enhancement, Reorientation

Abstract

The contribution of agricultural extension in food, nutritional and livelihood security in India is well accepted but the significance of agricultural extension research has not got the recognition it deserves, from decision-makers of research and development organizations. The limitations often lie with extension researchers who do not make required efforts to exemplify the outcomes of the research through elaboration of research methodology and contextualization with changing agro-climatic and socio-economic scenarios in the country. The review of several documents during 1970-20 imply the need for rethinking and reorientation of focus and strategy in extension research and thereby bringing better utilization of valuable findings for policy advocacy as well as harnessing the potential human resources for the socio-economic upliftment of Indian farmers.

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