“Management of Extension Organizations” is a book that covers the principles, strategies, and techniques involved in effectively managing extension organizations. Extension organizations play a vital role in disseminating knowledge, information, and technology to farmers, rural communities, and other stakeholders. The book focuses various aspects related to extension management, including organizational structure, leadership, human resource management, program planning and evaluation, communication strategies, financial management, and partnerships. It provides guidance on how extension organizations can improve their overall effectiveness and enhance their impact on agricultural and allied sector development and rural transformation. The book may explore the qualities of effective leaders in extension organizations and provide insights into managing teams, motivating staff, and facilitating organizational change. The book may delve into topics like staffrecruitment, organizational structures for extension organizations, training and development, performance evaluation, and creating a conducive work environment. Effective communication is crucial in extension organizations. The book may cover techniques for engaging with diverse audiences, utilizing different communication channels, and adapting messages to specific contexts. The book may offer guidance on financial planning, resource mobilization, budgeting, and financial accountability. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations, can enhance the reach and impact of extension efforts. The book may discuss strategies for building and sustaining effective partnerships. Overall, the “Management of Extension Organizations” aims to provide extension managers, practitioners, and policy-makers with practical insights and tools to improve the management and effectiveness of extension services. It combines theoretical concepts with real-world case studies and examples to offer a comprehensive resource for those involved in extension work.
Dr Ajay Kumar Chaturvedani is an Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Extension, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus- Banaras Hindu University, Mirzapur, India. He has completed Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry degree from the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh. He was awarded M.V.Sc. degree with ICAR- JRF and Ph.D. degree with UGC- JRF & UGC-SRF in Veterinary Extension Education from ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar in the year 2014 and 2017, respectively. He started his professional career as a contractual teacher in Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora, Durg (DSVCKV). He has also been awarded ICMRJRF and RGNF-JRF for pursuing his Ph.D. He is the lifetime member of 8 different professional societies and acts as Member of Scientific Advisory Board and Review Committees of different journals. He has contributed more than 30 research papers, 2 books, book chapters, compiled teaching manual and booklets, edited compendium and review articles in National and International Journals.
Dr Monosri Johari is an Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Extension Education, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, India. She has completed Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry degree from the College of Veterinary Sciences, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, India. She was awarded M.V.Sc. degree and Ph.D. degree in Veterinary Extension Education from Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati, India in the year 2013 and 2017, respectively. She started her professional career as a contractual teacher in Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Ranchi Veterinary College, Birsa Agricultural University and College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Jalukie, Nagaland. She has also been awarded National Fellowship for Higher Education (NFHE) of ST students under UGC for pursuing her Ph.D. degree. She has also been awarded with Best Paper Presentation Award2014 on “Sustainable breeding practices among pigs in Dima Hasao district of Assam” in the 7th National Extension Education Congress-2014 and Ganga Singh Chauhan Memorial Research Scholar Award for outstanding research contribution in the field of Extension Education during 8th National Extension Education Congress-2017 held at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad. She is the lifetime member of 2 different professional societies and. She has contributed more than 30 research papers, compiled teaching manual, leaflets and bulletins in bilingual.
Dr. Ramesh Kumar obtained his Ph.D. degree in Extension Education from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He earned his M.Sc. (Extension Education) degree also from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar and his B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) degree from MDSU, Ajmer in 1996. He served as a Distinct Consultant under NFSM in Department of Agriculture, Rajasthan. At present he is working as a Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension) at KVK, Ambala, Haryana from August, 2008. He has been handling many Projects since his joining in the KVK. He has been awarded the Best Extension Scientist Award in 2022 for his outstanding contribution in the field of Agricultural Extension by Society of Krishi Vigyan and Best Extension Professional Award in 2018 by Society of Extension Education for his outstanding contribution in the field of Extension Education. He has also been awarded the National Fellow Award in 2022 by SAAS. He has been Editor of Jn. Progressive Agriculture. He has earned Best Poster Presentation Award in 3rd National Conference of Krishi Vigyan. He has numerous publications to his credit including two books, four book chapters, more than 30 Research Papers in national and international journal ofrepute, published 05 training manuals, 4 technical bulletins and 9 popular articles in different magazines. He has presented 6 research papers in international and national conferences/symposium. Prepared 14 folders and leaflets in simple Hindi language for farmers
1. Leadership in Management .................................................... 1
2. Basics of Management ........................................................... 23
3. Communication and Coordination ...................................... 49
4. Motivation and Supervision ................................................. 73
5. Organizational Management ................................................ 89
6. Decision Making and Human Resource Planning .......... 121
7. Coordination of Extension Organizations ........................ 153
8. Organizational Motivation and Communication ............ 167
