Vasanthakumar Philip R K Theodora M S (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents 1 Section I Overview Of Extension Pluralism1 Extension Pluralism For Rural Development Diversity Performance And Prospects 2 Extension Pluralism A Conceptual Treatise 3 Pluralistic Agricultural Extension Characteristics Core Values And Power Dynamics 4 Pluralism In Agricultural Extension A Growing Concern For Public And Private Sector 5 Extension Pluralism By Multi Agency And Diversified Approaches With Convergence At The Cutting Edge 6 Extension Pluralism - Challenges And Emerging Approaches 2 Section II Organisation Interventions7 Daattcs - A Successful Deldery Mechanism Of Angrau 8 Extension Pluralism For Fisheries Development And Management 9 Development Interventions By Nabard In Tripura 10 Ngos Approach To Self Help Groups - A Case Of Just 11 Kudumbashree Programme For Poverty Eradication In Kerala 12 Empowering Farmwomen Through Pluralistic Extension Approach A Paradigm Shift 3 Section III Armer Participatory Approaches13 Participatory Technology Development- Documentation Stepped Up 14 Income Generating Activities By Shgs - A New Vista Towards Poverty Alleviation 15 Farmer Participatory Castor Seed Production A Success Story From Andhra Pradesh 16 Demand-Driven And Farmer-Participatory Extension Approach An Experience Under TAR-IVLP 4 Section IV Linkages Among Extension Service Providers 17 trengthening Research-Extension- Farmer Linkages In The Context Of Extension Pluralism 18 Strategic Research And Extension Plan For Strengthening Research- Extension-Farmer Linkages 19 Supply Chain Management In Agriculture For Competitiveness Roles Expected From Extension System 20 Linkage Mechanisms For Successful Adoption Of Mechanisation In Small And Marginal Farms 21 Pesearch-Extension-Clientele Linkages In Dairy Sector In Karnataka 22 Ensuring Constructde Coordination Among Extension Service Providers In Dissemination Of Farm Technologies 5 Section V Educational Media23 Impact Analysis Of Distance Learning Programme Offered Through All India Radio 24 Effeciweness Of Rytu Mitra - An Innovative Farm Telecast Programme In Andhra Pradesh 25 Transfer Of Technology Through Cyber Extension 26 Comy7puter Mediated Communication - A New Paradigm 6 Section VI Globalisation And Policy27 New Policy Framework Considerations For Extension Pluralism 28 Intellectual Property Rights On Plant Varieties And Protection Of Farmers Rights 29 Managing Change In Agricultural Extension Under WTO Regime 30 Liberalisation Of Agricultural Trade And Relevance To Extension PluralismWith 7221 per cent of the one billion plus population living in 638 lakh villages of India rural economy deserves the focus of all extension efforts Though the rural economy primarily agrarian has hitherto performed gallantly the current state of Indian agriculture provides a contrasting picture of low growth amid plenty In this paradoxical situation the profound influence of the market factors is greatly impacting the countrys agriculture by gradually transforming conventional farming into agri-business and likewise farmers into agri-preneurs In this process high value crops horticulture agro-industries processing agri-export contract farming community organizations etc are getting much impetus The government is also pursuing policies to increase rural credit flow and to improve farmers access to credit Moreover the barriers that prevent creative interaction between farmers and agro-industries and integration of production with processing and marketing are being re-examinedOwing to these developments pluralism of extension service providers with diversity in their mission but unified in vision assumes significance Though public sector extension is still a main player the situation is slowly but surely reversing with the government seeking increased partnership with the corporate sector to promote public-private partnership in extension services Moreover a role for a third sector ie farmers and their organizations is also being increasingly emphasized so that users can t.