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The Extension Council serves as a vital bridge between academia and the agricultural community, playing a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Dedicated to the comprehensive growth of the farmer’s community, the council serves as a channel for spreading state-of-the-art research, advancements in technology, and sustainable farming methods. It empowers farmers with the latest information, enhancing their productivity and promoting environmentally friendly approaches. The Extension Council stands as a testament to our commitment to agricultural advancement, ensuring a symbiotic relationship between the university and the farming community for mutual growth and prosperity.

Powers and Functions

Methodology of extension education and transfer of technology with changing scenario in Agriculture and Environment
Co-operative extension educational programmes and projects of the University
Co-ordination of co-operative extension educational activities of various agencies for improvement of Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairying and Animal Husbandry and for the development of rural communities
Integration of extension education with teaching and research in the University and participation of teachers in the field extension programme and evaluation of their work
Development of farmers’ education and advisory service, identification and resolution of field problems and problems in transmission of information
Any other matter referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor, Senate/Board of Management or any other authority of the University

Composition

1. The Vice-Chancellor-Chairman
2. Agricultural Production Commissioner, Bihar
3. Director of Agriculture, Bihar
4. Director of Animal Husbandry, Bihar
5. Director of Fisheries, Bihar
6. Director Research of the University
7. All Deans and Associate Deans, Assoc. Director, Extension Education Regional Directors/Directors of different Research Institutes of the University
8. University Professors to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for particular meeting according to the requirements of the agenda
9. Director, Extension Education of other SAU of the State
10. One representative each of the under mentioned organizations, as decided by the Vice-Chancellor
  1. Irrigation Department of the Govt. of Bihar
  2. Minor Irrigation Department of the Govt. of Bihar
  3. Community Development Department of the Govt. of Bihar
  4. Revenue Department of the Govt. of Bihar
  5. Planning Department of the Govt. of Bihar
  6. Co-operative Department of the Govt. of Bihar
  7. Bihar State Agro-industries Development Cooperation
  8. Dairy Development Corporation of the Govt. of Bihar
  9. Bihar State Electricity Board
  10. IFFCO/NFL
  11. National Seeds Corporation
  12. Any other Agro-industries or Agro-Services Organization
  13. NGOs
11. Two eminent persons in the field of Extension Education from outside the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for any particular meeting in accordance with the requirements of the agenda
12. Three progressive farmers specialized in general Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and allied sciences to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor for their specialized knowledge and experience
13. Director of Extension Education-Member Secretary

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