DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

The department of agricultural extension Janta Vedic College, Baraut, Baghpat affiliated to C.C.S. University, Meerut, is one of the very old and leading department in the country. The M. Sc. (Ag) (Agricultural Extension) was started in 1964 at this college. Shri Harisaran Das was the founder & head of the department. Later on Dr. B.S. Arya, Shri Gajraj Singh, Dr. Ummed Singh took over this position and presently Dr. Gajendra Pratap Singh is head of this department. The department has primary responsibility for teaching, research and extension with well equipped laboratories and experimental area for under graduation, post graduation and doctorate (Ph. D.) programme. The department has distinguished faculty with strong and excellence teaching with the support of audio-video aids. The Department of Agricultural Extension is a key academic and outreach wing of the college, committed to strengthening the agricultural knowledge system by integrating education, research, and extension services. It plays a crucial role in preparing students to serve as effective communicators, educators, and facilitators of rural and agricultural development. The faculty in the department is actively involved in research and regular selfimprovement activities through consulting new books, journals and use of internet facilities. all staff are fully devoted to students. In addition to class room teaching, faculties guide the students through tutor-ward system, spare time in department other than time table, and attend all telephonic quarries of the students and related person. Currently faculty of this department is engaged in teaching B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. and M.Sc. (Ag) classes; supervising thesis/dissertation at P.G. and research at Ph.D. level; writing scientific articles and research papers and abstracts, text and reference books. Vision To develop skilled agricultural extension professionals capable of leading change in rural communities through education, communication, and innovation. To develop students' skills in rural development, leadership, and participatory approaches. Mission • To impart quality education in agricultural extension and Communication. • To educate and train students in the principles and practices of agricultural extension and rural development. • To promote field-based learning and participatory research. • To conduct research in extension methodologies and rural sociology

The department is equipped with: • Modern training halls and audio-visual equipment • ICT-enabled classrooms • Extension teaching aids and resource materials • Access to agricultural journals, reports, and publications.