The papers in this volume, presented at National Seminar on Alternative Extension Approaches, held at Mitraniketan, Kerala, attempt to examine the different aspects of developments in agricultural extension. Highlighting the major concerns about the implementation of different extension systems under different conditions, they deliberate on continuing marginalization of farmers, low growth rate agriculture, poor income generating capacity and role of agricultural extension in shifting farming activity from traditional methods to market-orientation. The contributors also extend discussion on the role of Panchayati Raj, private extension services, and different innovative extension approaches.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR M.J. Chandre Gowda
M.J. Chandre Gowda (b. 1965) presently working as Sr. Scientist (Gril. Extn.) in Zonal Coordinating Unit of ICAR TOT Projects, Bangalore, graduated from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore in 1986 and completed his Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from the same University in 1996. Dr. Gowda has worked in various capacities at UAS, Bagalore; Canara Bank, Gulbarga and Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bagalore, before joining the present position. Dr. Gowda's areas of Specialization have been technology transfer, participatory rural appraisal, training need analysis and rural development. he has to his credit 14 research papers, 16 symposia papers, 19 popular articles and a book chapter.
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