Discussions were held on the current and future needs of Indian agriculture

Dr Ashok Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR inaugurated the 21-day ICAR-Winter School on ‘Advances in Social Science Research and Evaluation’ at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad.

Delivering the inaugural address, Dr Singh highlighted the prospects of social sciences research in general and extension research in particular in strengthening the interface of research with the farming community for addressing the current and future needs of Indian agriculture.

Dr Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad stressed the need for a rigorous approach in advancing the extension of science. Dr Rao also emphasised the urgent need for looking into the mechanics of conducting extension research, besides outlining the efforts of the Academy in the direction.

Earlier, Dr P Venkatesan, Course Director delivered the welcome address.
The 21-day Virtual School being organised from January 25 to February 14, 2022, is aimed at imparting advanced knowledge and skills in conducting impact-oriented research and evaluation in social sciences in agriculture.

A total of 42 participants representing the NARS Institutions from 15 States and 1 Union Territory are participating in the event.