Chapter IV — COLLEGES

Section 26Agricultural Extension Education

Section 26: Agricultural Extension Education

26. Agricultural Extension Education

(1)

In relation to the territories to which the functions of a corresponding University extend, such University shall be responsible for—

(a)

the agricultural extension functions which are primarily educational in nature; and

(b)

imparting training to the future Extension Officers for the National Extension Blocks and instructors for the Extension Training Centres.

(2)

All Extension Specialists, in relation to any subject-matter, shall be the members of the staff of their respective subject-matter sections in each corresponding University and work in close co-ordination with the Departments of Agriculture, Development and Co-operatives.

(3)

The Director of Extension Education shall be a whole-time officer technically trained in agriculture and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Deans and with the approval of the Board.

(4)

The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and shall develop programmes for assisting farmers and housewives in applying results of scientific investigations to the solution of their problems.