Glimpses of Agricultural Extension development in India

Abstract

Development of agriculture is an integral part of economic prosperity. Few countries have experience sustained economic development without growth of agriculture but in India, agriculture plays major role in economic development. Besides technological advancement, extension plays a catalytic role in agricultural development. Farmers generally have no direct linkages with advance agricultural technology, hence there is need for massive education and extension efforts to modernize outlook of a common farmers to make him innovative, enterprising and willing to adapt readily to changing situations and technologies.