Distance Education Unit
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore took a lead in starting the correspondence course during the year 1974, on production technologies. To motivate the participant farmers to adopt such knowledge gainfully in their field. The Directorate of Extension in consultation with the concerned scientists of University designs the correspondence courses with suitable syllabus in vernacular language (Kannada).
The Directorate of Extension also facilitating contact classes for Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM) of MANAGE, Hyderabad and offering Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture (PGDA) and One Year Diploma in Agriculture. Besides, certificate courses: Organic Farming, Integrated Farming System and Post-harvest Management of Food grains, fruits and vegetables for the benefit of farmers.
The University started Distance Education Unit (DEU) in the Directorate of Extension during 2012 combining all the non-formal education activities under one umbrella.
- To diffuse technical “Know-how” to the literate farmers.
- To disseminate information at convenient time and place of the farmers.
- To teach farmers who are residing at remote places.
- To provide technologies to the famers.
- To encourage Distance Education in Agriculture
- Identifying the topics for the course in consultation with scientists.
- Developing syllabus and notes in vernacular language (Kannada).
- Publicity of courses through media for farming community.
- Registration & providing lesson wise course materials to participants regularly.
- Collecting feedback and evaluation.
- Issuing certificates after the completion.
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