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भा.कृ.अ.प. - भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Innovative Agricultural Extension Models
A. Pusa Samachar: Multimedia based Extension Model for agro-advisory through social media
A Multimedia based Extension Model named Pusa Samachar for technology information dissemination and agro-advisory through social media was developed.The first episode of “Pusa Samachar” was uploaded in IARI official YouTube channel on 22 August 2020 and every Saturday at 7 pm new episode is being uploaded and till now 296 episodes has been broadcasted from official channel of IARI. The subscribers are increasing day by day and it has reached around 64000. In the year 2024-25, 53 Hindi episodes of Pusa Samachar had been broadcasted from official channel of IARI. The subscribers were increasing day by day and it had reached around 59000. More than 18000 Pusa WhatsApp salah were given for queries redressal of farmers. Overall, the e-content has 2.7 million views with 2.1 lakh watch hours by viewers. About100 episodes in regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Odiya) have been produced and uploaded on IARI YouTube Channel. Along with Pusa Samachar episodes, special videos on important agricultural crops were also uploaded. In every episode time specific crop management practices, successful farmer stories, Pusa WhatsApp salah and weather broadcast is being given.
B. Agri-nutri (A2N) smart village Model
In order to create awareness among farmers and rural women about good nutrition practices (GNP) both in food production and consumption through “Behavioral Change Communication Approaches” an innovative “Agri-Nutri Smart (A2NS) village model” has been devised in cluster of villages of Baghpat and Sonipat district. Under this model, demonstrated nutri-rich crop varieties in farmers’ fields and enhanced rural womens’ skills in preparing value added nutri-products through capacity development programmes; provided livelihood opportunities for rural women through Community Agri-Nutri Security Centres (CANSCs), small scale food processing units for preparation of value added nutri-products; enhanced skills of rural women in Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA).This model is working towards nutritional empowerment of farmers and rural women and holistic development of villages by integrating agriculture with nutrition.
Significant Achievements:
· Nutri Farming System: Technological interventions at U.P and Haryana : nutri-crop demonstration among farmers, Nutri rich varieties (Pusa Mustard 30, Pusa Mustard 31, Bio-fortified Wheat varieties DBW-303&187, Bajra, Summer moong.
· Training Interventions: Knowledge and Skill training, Value addition and food processing training among farm women (Bajra laddu, Soyamilk, Amla candy)
· Skill Building activities through Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Centre: Community Agri-Nutri Security Centres (CANSCs) were established in villages of U.P. Rural women were trained in preparing value added nutri products (soynuts, mango-bael bar, amla candy) by using machineries.
· UNDP–Disha Project: Strengthening agri-nutri linkages; 2000 women reached, 40 trainings, 100+ SHGs; Krishi-Sakhis developed as facilitators.
Agri-nutri (A2N) smart village Model
C. Farm Entrepreneurship Development Model:
A process model of agripreneurship was developed and tested in field conditions of selected project villages in NCR Delhi. Agrienterprises prioritized (SWOT and Micro screening) and promoted in project villages: Indicators for identification of FLI and its scalability have been standardized Training modules specifically designed incorporating technical skills as well as entrepreneurial orientation. Established 10 Women SHGs and 2 FPCs “Grow Free” Producer company limited Tigipur (New Delhi) and Dauji Phool Utpadak Producer company limited Fatehpur Billoch (Faridabad)
A process model of agripreneurship
D. Social Learning Model
Farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing; community-driven extension for NRM, entrepreneurship, market linkages; ensures sustainability. The social learning-based extension model represents a transformative approach to agricultural extension, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional one-to-one interactions between farmers and extension agents. In contrast to the conventional method, where the low extension agent to farmers' ratio (1:5000) impedes widespread technology dissemination, the social learning model promotes a more inclusive and community-centric approach. In this model, farmers learn about agricultural technologies not solely from extension agents but also through peer-to-peer interactions.
E. Convergence based Extension
Functional engagement of state line departments, NGO, farmers’ orgamizations, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and NABARD helped in the development of climate smart villages at Gaya (Bihar) and Jalpaigurialpaiguri in West Bengal; nutri-smart village in Sonepat (Haryana) and promotion of agri-preneurship in NCR. .
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F. Pusa m-Kirshi: IARI-TCS Partnership for Mobile-based agro-advisory services Pusa mKRISHI, mobile based advisory system, was developed by IARI in collaboration with Innovation Lab, TCS, Mumbai under the NAIP project entitled,” Enhancing adaptive capacity to climate change in vulnerable regions” in order to provide customized as well as weather based advisory to farmers. It was tested in four districts namely Raigad (Maharashtra), Mewat (Haryana), Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) and Ganjam (Odisha). With two-way mechanism, the farmers could seek as well as receive crop as well as weather information and advisory through text SMS, voice mails and alerts. It ensured |
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quality and informed decision making among farmers and thereby increased usage of recommended practices and crop productivity gain in range of 16-37 per cent.
Significant Achievements:
G. IARI-Post office Linkage Extension Model
Under IARI-Post Office Linkage Extension Model (IPOLEM), seeds of high volume and low value crops as well as low volume and high value crops seeds are directly delivered to the farmers with the help of village post masters who are given training and motivated to act as extension agents in promotion and diffusion of IARI technologies. The project which started with few post offices of one district in Uttar Pradesh state, now covers 130 post offices in 55 districts spread over fourteen states with active participation of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). This model is very effective in multiplication of improved varieties and diffusion of IARI technologies.
Significant Achievements:
· It is mplemented with 130 BPMs in 59 districts of 14 states benefitting more than 20,000 farmers.
KVKs are expected to multiply the seeds of improved varieties at the local level and make it available to village postmasters.
H. Nutri health belief model
NHBM was framed in which the basic model of health belief has been used to understand the significance of various statements of a schedule. The key elements of NHBM such as Susceptibility, Severity, Perceived Barriers, Benefits, Cues to Action, Self-efficacy and Health consciousness have been validated from 73 statements to 28 statements for farmers in context of their beliefs about nutrition and anemia. In order to reduce the items, expert advice and review of literature, CFA and MSA were applied in the basic model of HBM to design the framework of NHBM. All the key factors of NHBM play a very important roleas a decision factor in combating diseases like malnutrition and anemia and also in context of agri nutri linkages to the farmers. Thus, the scale developed can be a very efficient tool, which therefore can act as an important vehicle for studies which include schedules and surveys to understand the nutritional health beliefs, values, perceptions and health consciousness, in order to bring about desirable changes in selective behavior for better nutritional health, creating awareness about the major prevalent diseases in rural India, designing the agri-nutri intervention plans and capacity building.
I. Technologies/ Models/ Products/ Methodologies developed and certified by ICAR
Technologies/ Models/ Products/ Methodologies developed and certified by ICAR during 2023
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Technologies/ Models/ Products/ Methodologies |
Certificate Number/ Technology Code |
Lead Developer/ Co-developer |
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Pusa Samachar-Multimedia based extension model for information dissemination through social media
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ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Technology- 2023-002
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Lead Developer Dr. A. K. Singh, Dr. R. N. Padaria, Dr. R. R. Burman, Dr. Girijesh Singh Mahra
Associate Developers: Dr. Gyan P. Mishra Dr. Anjali Anand Dr. Ananta Vashisth Dr. Vishal Somvanshi Dr. Kapila Shekhawat Dr. Shalini Gaur Rudra Dr. Bipin Kumar Dr. Seema Sangwan Dr. Subhashree Sahu Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi Dr. Pravin Kumar Upadhyay Dr. Sunita Yadav Dr. Bindvi Arora |
A multimedia-based extension model named ‘Pusa Samachar’ was developed for two-way information sharing through social media. Timely, location-specific and need-based information on management practices of major crops, technological videos along with weather information was broadcasted through Institute’s official YouTube channel. A dedicated Pusa WhatsApp number has been added to it, through which farmers send their farm problems with pictures and are resolved promptly by the scientists. |
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Farm Entrepreneurship Development Process Model |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Model- 2023-011
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Lead Developer Dr. Rashmi Singh
Associate Developers Dr. M. S. Nain Dr. J. R. Mishra Dr. A. K. Singh |
A Farm Entrepreneurship Process Model was developed and validated in six villages of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in collaboration with NABARD, NGOs, NSC, Marketing Agencies, KVKs and state agricultural departments of the project villages. The data for the model on Farm Entrepreneurship was collected from over 500 farmers and 91 achiever farmers from seventeen states of India. Data on pre and post-training entrepreneurial competencies of innovative farmers was generated. The entrepreneurial convergence model maximized farmer’s income. |
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Nutritional health belief model NHBM for understanding motivational health belief of farmers |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Model- 2023-015
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Lead Developer Dr. Satyapriya
Associate Developer Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi |
Nutritional Health Belief Model (NHBM) was developed, validated and tested to understand the motivation to improve health, in context of anemia and nutritional health behavior among 100 farmers of backward districts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. A basic framework was designed to elucidate NHBM from the existing model health beliefs. The Mokken’s Scaling Analysis (MSA) was used to select farmer’s perspectives on nutritional health and motivational factors that influence their nutritional health beliefs. The NHBM complying with health consciousness and related key factors was the major deciding factor in agri-nutri linkage to health and the NHBM suggested a remedy for alleviating anemia and to change nutritional attitudes/ behaviour of people. |
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Perception scales of farmers and extensionist regarding impact of climate change on nutrition |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Technology- 2023-014
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Lead Developer Dr. Satyapriya
Associate Developer Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi |
A perception scale was developed and validated to study the perceptions of farmers and extensionists in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha regarding impact of climate change on nutrition. The scale can be used by various stakeholders for designing interventions for climate and nutrition smart agriculture. Climate change and agriculture needs to be seen through a nutrition and gender lens for convergence to ensure food and nutritional security. |
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Agri-Nutri (A2N) smart village model
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ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Model- 2023-013
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Lead Developer Dr. V. Sangeetha
Associate Developers Dr. Satyapriya Dr. Sukanya Barua Dr. P. Venkatesh Dr. V. Lenin Dr. Sudipta Paul Dr. L. Muralikrishnan Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi Dr. A. K. Singh |
Conceptualized and validated Agri-Nutri model to improve the nutrition security of village masses. Using behavioural changing communication (BCC) techniques, it was deliberately sought to bring about the required behavioural changes among many stakeholders including women, men, and children, regarding optimal nutrition practices at production and consumption. Farmers’ attitude towards nutri-rich crops and varieties were positively influenced by field demonstrations, field days, scientist-stakeholders interaction meetings, exposure visits, kitchen garden kits demonstrations etc. To create the habit of consuming nutri-foods, streamed videos on healthy practices and nutri-rich varieties, along with capacity-building programs on minimal processing techniques. |
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Knowledge test for extension personnel on national food security mission
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ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Technology- 2023-012
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Lead Developer Dr. Bhagya Vijyan
Associate Developers Dr. M. S. Nain Dr. Rashmi Singh Dr. N. V. Kumbhare |
A knowledge test was developed to measure knowledge level of Extension Personnel on National Food Security Mission keeping the study locale under consideration. Based on the scores obtained from the relevancy testing, pretesting, item analysis eliciting difficulty index, discrimination index and point biserial correlation, 24 items were selected, with difficulty index ranging from 0.2-0.8, discrimination index > 0.1 and point biserial correlation significant at 5% level of significance. The knowledge test can accurately measure the knowledge gap existing among the extension personnel which may be addressed by equipping them with right kind of information on NFSM through trainings. |
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Social learning based Extension Model |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI- Model- 2023-016
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Lead Developer Dr. Priti Priydarshni
Associate Developers Dr R. N. Padaria Dr. R. R. Burman Dr. Rashmi Singh Dr. Sujit Sarkar Dr. Pramod Kumar Dr. Sanjay Bandyopadhyay Dr. Arpan Bhowmik |
The social learning-based extension model represents a transformative approach to agricultural extension, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional one-to-one interactions between farmers and extension agents. In contrast to the conventional method, where the low extension agent to farmers' ratio (1:5000) impedes widespread technology dissemination, the social learning model promotes a more inclusive and community-centric approach. In this model, farmers learn about agricultural technologies not solely from extension agents but also through peer-to-peer interactions. |
Technologies certified by ICAR in year 2024
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Name of technology |
Certificate no. |
Lead Developer |
Detail |
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Model for farmer to farmer exchange of farmers’ innovation |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI-Model-2024-034 |
Lead Developer Dr. Manjeet Singh Nain Associate Developers Dr. Rashmi Singh Dr. J. R. Mishra Dr.Anil Kumar Singh |
Model for Farmer to Farmer Exchange of Farmers’ Innovation’ has been certified by ICAR under the ‘process model’. It has been certified vide number ICAR-AEXT-IARI-Model-2024-035. The methodology for interactive partnership to share knowledge and experiences for decision making was found effective and unique in order to promote Farmers Led Extension Approach for dissemination of sector-specific farm technologies and methodologies (farmers’ led as well as modern technologies) to mitigate agrarian stress conditions. Farmers and the Extension system being the stakeholders, the process model can be adopted for similar other purposes. |
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Entropy- weighed Food and Nutrition Security Index (FNSI)-a robust methodology for measuring food and nutrition security |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI-Model-2024-050 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sudipta Paul Associate Developers Dr.Sangeetha Dr.Sitaram Bishnoi Dr. Satyapriya Dr.Girijesh Mahra Dr. Sukanya Barua Dr.Murali Krishnan Dr. Sujit Sarkar Dr.Lenin.V |
Multi-dimensional composite measure to map rural food and nutrition security (FNS) was developed in form of an index. The index was developed based on rural areas of the thirteen drought-prone Bundelkhand districts of India for validation. Theory based holistic approach was used to develop this index by using district level secondary data, and utilized the FAO framework to develop a composite index, the food and nutrition security index (FNSI) which comprises forty-seven different indicators under relevant themes. The index of FNS estimation can be readily adopted with several advantages for the rural areas across the country as a tool for prioritizing and targeting FNS interventions. |
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Development of knowledge test for measuring knowledge level for urban consumers regarding organic food |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI-Model-2024-023 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sukanya Barua Associate Developers Dr. Satyapriya Dr.Sangetha Dr.Girijesh Mahra Dr.Murali Krishnan |
Standardized knowledge test has been developed to assess the knowledge level of target audience regarding organic food and find out the factors behind elevated knowledge levels. The developed standardized knowledge test for the present study was found valid and appropriate research tool for evaluating the knowledge level of urban citizens regarding organic food. This methodology will be helpful in organising awareness campaigns and capacity-building programs regarding various aspects of organic food in rural areas, educational institutes, residential societies and through mass media. |
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Research tools for measurement of psychological domain entitled scale to measure agripreneurs’ attitude towards entrepreneurial climate
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ICAR-AEXT-IARI-Methodology- 2024-049
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Lead Developer Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta Associate Developers Dr. Manjeet Singh Nain Dr. Rashmi Singh Dr. J. R. Mishra |
Attitude plays a crucial role in influencing one’s behavior with respect to a particular psychological object. To measure the attitude of farmers towards entrepreneurial climate for agri-enterprise development, need was realized to devise a scale and a Likert’s Summated Rating scale was constructed by following the standard methodology. Attitude towards entrepreneurial climate was categorized in six specific dimensions viz. Institutional, psychological, cognitive, managerial, sociological and economic factors. A total of 141 items were constructed and was sent to 124 experts. Based on the 43 experts’ responses 72 items were screened out for item analysis. The scale was administered to 80 agri-preneurs of Uttar Pradesh. The odd-even method was followed for testing reliability of the scale and reliability co-efficient was 0.66. The validity of the scale was examined with the help of face and content validity. |
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Research tool entitled knowledge test for extension personnel on Rashtriya Krishi Yojana-Remunerative approaches for agriculture and allied sector rejuvenation |
ICAR-AEXT-IARI-Methodology 2024-021 |
Lead Developer Dr. Bhagya Vijayan Associate Developers Dr. Manjeet Singh Nain Dr. Rashmi Singh Dr. N. V. Kumbhare
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The study attempted to develop a Knowledge test comprising 21 items to measure knowledge level of Extension Personnel on Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana during 2021-2022. The knowledge test was pretested on 30 extension personnel from other than the study area.
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Value – chain in mapping of agricultural commodities i.e. food grains (maize, wheat and soybean), vegetables (potato, tomato and mushroom) and fruits (mango, Guava and Aonla). |
ICAR AEXT- IARI- Value chain- 2024-059 |
Lead Developer Dr. Shruti Associate Developers J. P. Sharma, Rajarshi Roy Burman, Reshma Gills, Arpan Bhowmik, Amit Kar
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The present study adopted an ex-post facto research design. Based on post-harvest losses and/or potential for undergoing value chain development, nine agricultural commodities like food grains (Maize, Wheat and Soybean); vegetables (Potato, Tomato and Mushroom) and fruits (Mango, Guava and Aonla) were selected purposively. the present study was carried out to analyse the entrepreneurial behaviour and entrepreneurial environment for promoting value chain, developing value chain map in selected agricultural area |
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Multi- dimensional scale for measuring stakeholders’ perception of rural development program (Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana) |
ICAR AEXT- IARI methodology 2024-048 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sangeeta Bhattacharyya Associate Developers Rajarshi Roy Burman, R. N. Padaria, Sudipta Paul
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The perception of the stakeholders was measured and perceived factors facilitating and inhibiting of the program were identified through a multi-dimensional perception scale constructed through Principal Component Method. |
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Five- pronged structural framework of model village to improve India’s ranking in world inclusive development index |
ICAR AEXT- IARI methodology 2024-022 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sangeeta Bhattacharyya Associate Developers Rajarshi Roy Burman, R. N. Padaria, Sudipta Paul |
The structural framework of Model Villages existing in India was explored and standardized in the context of Inclusive Development. Five major domains: Infrastructural, Economic, Farming, Social and Ecological with specific sub-domains in each 5 major domains. |
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Characterization and standaridization of climate smart village (CSV)’ integrating technological and social dimension
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ICAR AEXT- IARI model 2024- 064 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sujit Sarkar Associate Developers R. N. Padaria, Rajarshi Roy Burman, Sanjib Das, Biplab Das, Ganesh Biswas, Dinabondhu Roy Ajit Sarkar |
Staandadized the criteria and indicator of climate smart village and develop a framework of climate smart village |
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Model Large cardamom Village |
ICAR AEXT- IARI model 2024- 065 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sujit Sarkar Associate Developers R. N. Padaria, Rajarshi Roy Burman, Natasha Gurung, D. Barman, Soham Chatterjee, Sanjay Dutta, Seyan Debnath |
Develop a framework of model village |
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Knowledge test on organic farming |
ICAR- AEXT- IARI methodology 2024- 024 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sujit Sarkar Associate Developers R. N. Padaria, Rajarshi Roy Burman, D. Barman,Natasha Gurung, Vijay Singh, J P Sharma |
Development of knowledge test items to capture the knowledge on organic farming
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Darjeeling mandarin plant health clinic
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ICAR AEXT IARI unit establishment 2024- 072 |
Lead Developer Dr. Sujit Sarkar Associate Developers R. N. Padaria, Rajarshi Roy Burman, D. Barman,Natasha Gurung |
Developed a framework of plant health clinic. It helped in providing better diagnostic and advisory services
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Policy Paper Published
1. Padaria, R. N., Burman, R. R.Sarkar S. Mahara, GS., and Mallick S. 2022 Development of Innovation Agricultural Extension Models. October, 2022
2. Sangeetha, V., Barua, S., Sahu, S., Venkatesh, P., Muralikrishnan, L., Mahra, G.S., Satyapriya, Lenin, V., Bishnoi, S. and Padaria, R.N. (2022). Agricultural Strategies for Strengthening Agri-nutri Linkages. October 2022. Division of Agricultural Extension. ICAR-IARI, New Delhi 110012
3. Subhashree Sahu, Satyapriya, Sukanya Barua, G. S. Mahra, Sitaram Bishnoi, V. Sangeetha, R. N. Padaria, L. Muralikrishnan, V. Lenin, Monika Wason, and Rahul Singh. 2024. Policy Paths for Strengthening Agri-Nutri Linkages: Stronger Action Needed to Meet Nutrition Goals. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Ag. Extn/2024/PB-101
4. Mahra, G.S., Satyapriya, Murai, A.S., Bishnoi, S.R., Joshi P., Baliyan, V. and Sekhon, B.S. 2025. Accelerating Information Dissemination through Social media led Multimedia based Extension. Policy Brief. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. P.18. Ag. Extn/2024/NASF/PB-102
Books (2024-25)
As First Author (Hindi)
❖ Book in Hindi entitled Krishi Udyamita evm Vyavsay Prabandhan authored by M.S. Nain, Rashmi Singh, G.S. Mahra, Sitaram Bishnoi, Rahul Singh Satyapriya, published by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-83168-92-7 (Pages 147).
As Co-author (English)
❖ R.K. Doharey, Aman Verma, Satyapriya, Amrit Warshini (2025). Global Horizons in Agricultural Extension Education: Insight from International Perspectives. ISBN: 979-88-95304-46-4.
Book Edited
❖ Edited book entitled Recent Trends in Agricultural Extension authored by L. Muralikrishnana, V. Sangeetha, M.S. Nain, Satyapriya, R.N. Padaria (2024), Biotech Books. ISBN: 978-81-7622-594-6 (Pages 278).
Books (2023-24)
As First Author
1. Satyapriya, Bishnoi, S., Mahra, G.S., Barua, S., Sahu, S., Singh, R., Satyaprakash, Padaria, R.N. and Burman, R.R. (2023). Agri-Nutri Information: A Ready Reference. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012. ISBN: 978-93-83168-73-6.
2. सत्यप्रिय, बिशनोई, एस., महरा, जी.एस., बरुआ, एस., साहू, एस., सिंह, आर., जोशी, पी., सत्यप्रकाश, पडारिया, आर.एन. और बर्मन, आर.आर. (2023). कृषि पोषण: सारगर्भित संदर्भ. कृषि प्रसार संभाग, भा.कृ.अनु.प.-भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली-110012. ISBN: 978-93-83168-74-3.
3. L. Muralikrishnan, V. Sangeetha, R.N. Padaria, M.S. Nain and Satyapriya. Recent Trends in Agricultural Extension. Biotech Book Publications, New Delhi.
As Co-author
4. Dabas, J.P.S., Chakravorty, S., Sharma, N., Ahmad, N., Joshi, P., Kumbhare, N.V., Sethi, S., Joshi, A., Jat, G.S., Mahra, G.S., Bishnoi, S., Sahu, S., Muralikrishnan, L., Dubey, A. and Singh, Y.P. (2024). Fellow and Innovative Farmer 2024 - An Introduction (Bilingual). Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, pp. 115. M.S. Printers, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-83168-81-1.
5. K. Ragavendra Chowdary, B. Srishailam, L. Muralikrishnan and Settipalli Sravani (2023). Comprehensive and Competitive Extension: A Guide for ARS, NET, SRF and other Competitive Exams. Jaya Publishing House, Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-56512-34-4.
6. गुप्ता, वी.के., कुमार, एस., माधवन, एम.एम., अट्टूपुरम, एन. (2023). व्यावसायिक शूकर पालन: कृषकों एवं उद्यमियों हेतु एक समग्र पुस्तक. टुडे एंड टुमॉरो प्रिंटर्स एंड पब्लिशर्स. ISBN: 9789391734473.
Training Manuals
1. Padaria, R.N., Satyapriya, Madhavan, M., Barua, S., Bishnoi, S., Sahu, S., Pramod Kumar and Mahinder Singh (2025). Training Manual on Enhancing Personal Effectiveness of Technical Staff (T-1), December 1–5, 2025.
2. Satyapriya, Subhashree Sahu, Girijesh Singh Mahra, Sitaram Bishnoi and Sukanya Barua (2025). CAFT Training Manual on Extension Approaches and Initiatives for Enhancing Farmers' Income through Nutripreneurship. Division of Agricultural Extension, January 3–23, 2025.
3. Girijesh Singh Mahra, Subhashree Sahu, Sitaram Bishnoi and Sukanya Barua (2025). Winter/Summer School Training Programme on Augmenting Communication & Managerial Competencies of Extension Professionals. January 21 – February 10, 2025.
4. Rashmi Singh, R.N. Padaria, Satyapriya, M.S. Nain, Shalendra, J.R. Mishra and Subhashree Sahu (2025). e-Manual for Skill Development of Youth in Agripreneurship (Collaborative Training Program with MANAGE), August 6–9, 2024, Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
5. Rashmi Singh, R.R. Burman, V. Sangeetha, G.S. Mahra, Sitaram Bishnoi and Subhashree Sahu (2023). CAFT Manual on ICT-led Extension: Content Development and Delivery Mechanism. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Teaching Manuals (2023-24 & 2024-25)
1. Girijesh Singh Mahra, Pratibha Joshi, Subhashree Sahu, Sitaram Bishnoi and Satyapriya (2025). Communication Skills Tactics to Practice. Division of Agricultural Extension. PP: 164. ISBN: 978-81-986753-4-7.
2. Girijesh Singh Mahra, Manjeet Singh Nain, Subhashree Sahu, Sitaram Bishnoi, Satyapriya, R. Roy Burman and Rahul Singh (2024). Technical Writing and Communication Skills. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012. Pages: 168. ISBN: 978-93-83168-76-7.
3. Pratibha Joshi, Satyapriya, Girijesh Singh Mahra, Sitaram Bishnoi, Subhashree Sahu and Rahul Singh (2024). Community Nutrition and Education: A Ready Reckoner. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012. Pages: 120. ISBN: 978-93-83168-85-9.
4. Sangeetha, V., Nain, M.S., Sahu, S. and Mahra, G.S. (2023). Manual on Fundamentals of Communication. Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
5. Manjeet Singh Nain (2023). Teaching Manual on Communication Methods and Agricultural Journalism. Division of Agricultural Extension. ISBN: 978-93-83168-49-1.
UG Teaching Manuals
1. UEXT 101: Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology; L. Muralikrishnan, Nafees Ahmad and Rashmi Singh.
2. EDBM 201: Entrepreneurship Development & Business Management; Rashmi Singh, M.S. Nain, J.R. Mishra, Subhashree Sahu and Misha Madhavan.
Awards and Recognitions
Fellowship / Associateship of National Academies
• Dr. R. R. Burman received NASC Fellow by NASC.
• Dr. Sujit Sarkar, Sr. Scientist, received recognition as NAAS Associate (2026).
Institute Awards & Recognitions (Scientific Category)
• Dr. R. N. Padaria awarded ICAR's Bharat Ratna Dr. C. Subramaniam Award for Outstanding Teachers (2019).
• Dr. R. N. Padaria awarded IARI’s 2nd Best Agricultural Extension Scientist Award (2021-22).
• Dr. Satyapriya awarded Bharat Ratna Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award.
• Dr. Girijesh Mahra received NABARD Researcher of the Year Award at 63rd IARI Convocation (2025).
• Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi received IARI Best Social Scientist Award during 122nd Foundation Day (April 1, 2026).
• Dr. Girijesh Singh Mahra received Rajbhasha Award (Hindi Week, 2023).
• Dr. Misha Madhavan awarded First Prize for Best Book (MANAGE, 2023).
• Dr. Misha Madhavan awarded Best Institutional Film (MANAGE Agri Film Festival 2023).
• Dr. Girijesh Mahra received MANAGE Best Agricultural Extension Book Award (2021).
• Dr. Girijesh Mahra received Third Prize for Scientific/Technical Article in Hindi (2021).
• Head, Division of Agricultural Extension awarded First Prize in ‘Hindi Vyavahar Puraskar’ (2019-20).
Technical and Administrative Category
• Mr. Satya Prakash, STO, awarded with Best Technical Officer Award (2025) during the 117th Foundation Day of IARI.
• Mrs. Leena Vohra, PS, awarded with Employee of the Year Award in Administrative Category for the year 2022–23 on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Institute.
Students Category
• Ms. Simran Pundir, M.Sc. student, bestowed with IARI Merit Medal 2025 at the IARI Convocation 2025.
• Mr. Sujay B. Kademani, M.Sc. student, bestowed with IARI Merit Medal 2025 at the IARI Convocation 2025.
Professional Society Awards
• Dr. Satyapriya received BASA Fellow Award (2025), Bihar Agricultural Science Academy, and Fellow Award (MOBILIZATION, 2024).
• Dr. Girijesh Mahra received Extension Professional Award (MOBILIZATION, 2024).
• Dr. Girijesh Mahra received Professional Recognition Award at National Seminar on Agricultural Extension cum Alumni Meet, BHU Varanasi (2024).
• Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi received Young Scientist Award (MOBILIZATION).
• Dr. Subhashree Sahu received Young Women Scientist Award (MOBILIZATION).
• Dr. Sitaram Bishnoi received Young Scientist Award, Society of Extension Education, Agra.
• Dr. Satyapriya awarded Fellow Award (2024) at 11th National Seminar organized by Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development in collaboration with MPUAT, Udaipur (MOBILIZATION).
• Dr. Girijesh Mahra awarded Best Extension Professional Award at 11th National Seminar (MOBILIZATION) in association with MPUAT, Udaipur (2024).
• Dr. R. N. Padaria received Best Agricultural Extension Faculty Award (2021) by Agriculture Today Group.
• Dr. M. S. Nain received Best Community Mobilizer Award (2020) from Community Mobilization Society.
• Dr. R. R. Burman received Best Agricultural Extension Professional Award (2021) by Agriculture Today Group.
• Dr. Subhashree Sahu received Young Scientist Award (2020) by Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development.
Foreign Visits
• Dr. R. N. Padaria, Joint Director (Extension), visited the University of Michigan in October 2025.
• Dr. R. N. Padaria deputed for attending full meeting under South Asian Nitrogen Hub Project at Maldives National University, Malé, from November 27 – December 1, 2022.
• Dr. Subhashree Sahu presented a paper titled “Issues and Challenges in Cotton Supply Chain: An Indian Perspective” at the World Cotton Research Conference, Cairo, Egypt (October 4–7, 2022).
• Dr. R. N. Padaria participated in the UN Global Campaign on Sustainable Nitrogen Management – Nitrogen for Life (UNEP) and South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) Workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka (October 22–27, 2019).