Assessment Strategic Research Extension Plan (SREP) Methodology for Upscaling and Institutionalisation of R-E-F Linkages

The main goal of the Innovations in Technology Dissemination (ITD)component of the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) is to increase farmers input into programme planning and resource allocation especially at the block level and to increase accountabili ty of stakeholders. Further, it is also to increase the programme coordination and integration so that program thrust such as Farming System Innovation, Farmers' Organization, Technical Gaps, and Natural Resource Management can be more effectively and efficiently implemented. Objectives: To review the SREP methodology followed in the pilot districts with a focus on linkages and identification and prioritization of research, extension and development issues; To analyze the mechanism followed in each state for implementation of SREP outputs in operationalizing strategies evolved; To identify the gaps in SREP methodology and its implementation process and suggest appropriate measures to overcome the gaps; and To evolve future directions for up-scaling and institutionalization of SREP approach systems, structures and functional dimensions.Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies,

Assessment Strategic Research Extension Plan (SREP) Methodology for Upscaling and Institutionalisation of R-E-F Linkages

The main goal of the Innovations in Technology Dissemination (ITD)component of the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) is to increase farmers input into programme planning and resource allocation especially at the block level and to increase accountabili ty of stakeholders. Further, it is also to increase the programme coordination and integration so that program thrust such as Farming System Innovation, Farmers' Organization, Technical Gaps, and Natural Resource Management can be more effectively and efficiently implemented. Objectives : To review the SREP methodology followed in the pilot districts with a focus on linkages and identification and prioritization of research, extension and development issues; To analyze the mechanism followed in each state for implementation of SREP outputs in operationalizing strategies evolved; To identify the gaps in SREP methodology and its implementation process and suggest appropriate measures to overcome the gaps; and To evolve future directions for up-scaling and institutionalization of SREP approach systems, structures and functional dimensions

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Not AvailableIt gives me immense pleasure in presenting this document as a comprehensive record of the Academy’s activities and accomplishments during 2006-2007. This report details the progress and achievements of the Academy in its mandated areas of training, research, collaboration, consultancy and policy support. A significant achievement of the year was that the Academy was recognized as the focal point for initiating activities under National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) and working as an extended arm of its PIU. A Help Desk was created at the Academy for facilitating the concept note and proposal writing under the key components of NAIP. National Workshop on Training Needs Assessment for Learning and Capacity Building (L&CB) (under NAIP), NAIP Awareness Building Workshop, Induction Workshop-cum-Training on Development of Research Proposals in Public–Private Consortia mode (under NAIP), Sensitization Workshop on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Projects under (NAIP) were organized. During this period, 62 programmes were held, and a total of 1547 scientists, teachers, administrators and finance officers were trained. Thirteen off-campus programmes, one international programme on Research Extension Linkages for Effective Delivery of Agricultural Technologies in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Countries (in collaboration with SAARC Agricultural Information Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh), five ICAR sponsored Summer Schools and two Winter Schools, were the other highlights of the year. This year, one of our colleagues was deputed abroad for training and many of our faculty and staff members participated and presented papers in various workshops and seminars at various institutes in the country and abroad. The research papers, technical bulletins and other materials published by the scientists of the Academy are appreciable. Research projects were prioritized with reference to the current needs. Application of GRAM GIS in micro-level planning and development for sustainable agriculture was streamlined, a new methodology is being developed and standardized for qualitative rating of colleges under the Agricultural Universities, recommendations were drawn on various aspects of higher education in agriculture to face the challenges of GATS. The ICAR Inter-institutional Tournament (Southern Zone) was hosted by the Academy, and NAARM won several prizes in various events. The Overall Team Championship was awarded to NAARM. The Academy also bagged several trophies at the Annual Rose Show organized by Hyderabad and Secunderabad Rose SocietiesNot Availabl

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Not AvailableThis document is a comprehensive record of the Academy’s activities and accomplishments during 2005-2006. The Academy has completed 29 years of dedicated service to the nation. During these years the Academy has made significant contribution in manpower development in National Agricultural Research System (NARS) of India, and also other developing countries in South Asia and Africa. The Academy has also taken up research and consultancy projects and services, depending upon the specific needs of the clientele organizations. A significant achievement of the year was that the Academy has been identified as the major center for Learning and Capacity Building (L & CB) activities. At the behest of the Council, the Academy through a series of policy dialogues, developed guidelines for material transfer in inter institutional collaborative projects under the overall framework of BD Act 2002. During this period, 44 programmes were held, and a total of 969 scientists, teachers, administrators and finance officers were trained. Six off-campus programmes, one international programme for administrative and finance officers of Nepal Agricultural Research Council and five ICAR sponsored Summer Schools were the other highlights of the year. This year, many of our faculty and staff members participated and presented papers in various workshops and seminars at various institutes in the country. Research projects were prioritized with reference to the current needs. Broad outline for the protection of various forms of intellectual property (IP) in the ICAR system at the level of individual scientists, institutes and headquarters was prepared, which may serve as a background material for the Special Task Force constituted by ICAR for developing guidelines for IP protection. The efforts brought recognition to the Academy in different forms. Dr T. Balaguru, Head, ARSMP Division received “The World Medal of Freedom” for significant accomplishments in the field of Agricultural Research Management. Dr Jagannadham Challa was awarded Fellow of the National Academy of Veterinary Sciences for his contribution as a Veterinarian. The ICAR Inter-institutional Tournament (Southern Zone) was hosted by the Academy, and NAARM won several prizes in various events. The Academy also bagged several trophies at the Annual Rose Show organized by Hyderabad and Secunderabad Rose Societies.Not Availabl