Organized by

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore International Society of Extension Education (INSEE), Nagpur

In collaboration with

Karnataka Chapter

Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR), Bangalore Zonal Project Directorate, Zone VIII, (ICAR), Bangalore Indian Society of Extension Education (Karnataka Chapter), UAS, Bangalore Maharashtra Society of Extension Education, Nagpur, India Society of Extension Education, Agra, UP International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics, Hyderabad Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services, Switzerland

BACKGROUND
Sustainable agricultural development requires that those entrusted with the responsibility to manage change would have clearly defined their purposes and policies, and their vision of the economic viability, social equity and ecological sustainability for the future of an agrarian society, indeed of the whole society. Due to many challenges (i.e. climate change, energy, water and land shortage, high demands on food, land grabbing, etc.), agriculture production potential is expected to be seriously affected; thus, increasing food insecurity and hunger in many already affected regions in the world. In this context, sustainable agriculture is highly recommended as an eco-system approach where soil, water, plants, environment and living organisms live in harmony. During 1965 and 1990, improved bio-agricultural technology and water control lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty in several countries of the Asia and Pacific region, mainly by raising employment and the production of food staples and making products more affordable. However, Green Revolution technology bypassed millions of rural people in less favoured environments. Rainfed agriculture dominates in these areas and farmers subject to critical socio-economic constraints such as poor access to markets, infrastructure and services. The incidence of poverty is high in many of these areas and agricultural productivity growth is slow and declining due to natural resource degradation, particularly soil erosion and soil fertility decline, and the limited use of soil and water conservation measures. Although the region is projected to achieve the Millennium Development Goal of halving poverty by 2015, poverty remaining in the region will be increasingly concentrated among women, indigenous people and other marginalized groups. Today, the focus has been on the development and dissemination of agricultural technologies for poor farmers in

less favoured areas. Agricultural productivity growth has also slowed down in many irrigated and favorable rainfed areas in countries of the region due to diminishing returns to conventional technologies and natural resource degradation, soil salinity, water logging, soil nutrient deficiencies and ground water depletion. Because of these problems, alternative agricultural technological approaches including low external input use and sustainable agriculture, good agricultural practices, organic agriculture and biotechnology become relevant. The developing countries like India are experiencing rapid changes in agricultural and rural environment. Commercialization and diversification have raised hopes but stagnation in productivity and profitability of different enterprises, are posing serious challenges. Sustaining the confidence among farmers has become an issue of concern requiring at most priority. Productive land under agriculture is shrinking because of growing urbanization and industrialization. The involvement of potential rural youth in agriculture is declining due to their migration to towns and cities. Extension education methodologies of yester years have undergone major changes in terms of concept and application. The issue is alarmingly serious, therefore, requires detailed interactions to explore the ways and means to attract future generation towards agriculture. Extension Education has the greater responsibility and role to cope with the emerging challenges for bringing about sustainable agricultural development. It has to follow a need based policy agenda and synergetic approach to facilitate promotion of equitable, profitable and sustainable agriculture and livestock development through knowledge management, entrepreneurship development, strengthening of social capital through sectoral convergence, networking partnership mode, capacity building, gender empowerment, application of ICTs, sound organizational management etc. Keeping in view the emerging challenges, the International Society of Extension

Education in collaboration with the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore and other reputed organizations is organizing an International Conference on Extension Educational Strategies for Sustainable Agricultural Development - A Global Perspective at UAS, Bangalore during December, 05-08, 2013. The Organizing Committee feels immense pleasure in inviting you for sharing your thoughts, precious knowledge and experience during the conference. About INSEE: The International Society of Extension Education (INSEE) is a registered organization working globally to unite the fraternity of Extension Education and giving direction in research, teaching and field extension. It has life members from USA, UK, Nigeria, Korea, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and India. In the past two earlier International Conferences were held, first in Goa, India during 2008 and second in New Delhi, India during 2011. INSEE web site: www.inseeworld.com

THEMATIC AREAS
The following are the thematic areas of the Conference 1) Extension educational models for sustainable agriculture - Experiences, challenges, threats and opportunities- Models of National Governments, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Commodity Boards, Private organizations, Nationalized Banks, NGOs Natural Resource Management Sensitization techniques, Capacity building for watershed management, Common Property Resources, Agro-Forestry Management, Organic farming, Biodiversity Conservation methods and experiences Women as future farmers- Women Empowerment Gender Main streaming

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Integrated Farming Systems Initiatives and management of resources, integrated crop and livestock farming Human Resource Development in Extension System Entrepreneurship development among clientele, capacity building of extension personnel Group approaches Status, impact and emerging issues. Research and development efforts in group approach, Self Help Groups, Common Interest Groups, Farmers organizations, Communities Based Organizations (CBOs), Public Private Partnership Retaining Rural youth in farming status, interest, problems, migration and strategies to hold them back in farming Research and Policy issues in Agricultural Extension- Existing International, National and State Extension policies, gaps between policy and practices and policy restructuring in the wake of emerging challenges Performance of existing extension approaches- of various sectors in the light of emerging challenges, Public v/s private extension, NGO, Bank, CSO and others

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10) ICTScope and limitationsexperiences, e-extension, e-learning, capacity building for effective application, impact evaluation of ICT projects, successful case studies of ICT application and lessons learnt 11) Successful case studies on farmers relating to enhancing production and income among resource poor farmers in dry farming areas, experience sharing relating to integrated farming, crop production, dairy, poultry, fisheries, farm forestry etc. 12) Backward and Forward Linkage mechanismLinkage and coordination among different sectors of extension services, complementary and supplementary roles, sharing of resources and strengthening linkages and interaction among different sectors

13) Commodity based extension system Commodity Groups, Farmers Associations, Problems and prospects 14) Role of extension in climate change Effect of global warming on agriculture, production and management technologies 15) Innovative approaches for market led extensionmarket linked extension, micro financing, contract and corporate farming- status and problems CALL FOR PAPERS Delegates are encouraged to write papers in relation to the thematic areas based on their research, experience and involvement in such activities. One-page Abstract, not exceeding 300 words, may be sent both as hard copy and by e-mail, as mail attachment (MS Word in Arial font-12), to the Organizing Secretary on or before 31-08-2013. Fulllength papers of the ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS should be submitted latest by 31-10-2013 as hard copy and by e-mail, as mail attachment (MS Word in Arial font-12). THE NUMBER OF ABSTRACTS IS RESTRICTED TO TWO PER DELEGATE EITHER AS FIRST AUTHOR OR AS CO-AUTHOR. The number of authors per paper may be restricted to three to the extent possible.
(Please Note: Abstracts not related to thematic areas will be rejected)

Language of the Conference : English

REGISTRATION FEE Delegates Each Accompanying Person Foreign Delegates Rs. 2500.00 Rs. 1000.00 100 US dollars Student delegates / Retired Persons Rs. 500.00

The registration fee should be paid as Demand draft, drawn in favour of the International Society of Extension Education, GKVK, Bangalore-560 065, payable at Bangalore. India. Online transfer can also be made through

A/C No. 2737101011067, IFSC Code CNRB0002737 at Canara Bank, GKVK Branch, UAS Campus, Bangalore-560 065, Karnataka, India. Delegates whose Abstracts are accepted may send their registration fee along with the filled in Registration Form to the Organizing Secretary on or before 31-08-2013. Those who have confirmed their participation can make cash payment at the Registration desk on the first day of the Conference. ABOUT BANGALORE Popularly known as the garden city, Bangalore is located in southern India. It is one of the most beautiful, versatile and popular vacation destinations in the country. The city has diverse attraction to offer lush gardens, tree lined avenues, well laid out parks notably the sprawling Cubbon Park and colourful Lalbagh, ancient edifices and the magnificent Vidhana Soudha, which houses the state legislature of Karnataka. Known as the Silicon city of India, Bangalore is the software capital of the country. It is cosmopolitan with diverse cultures and charms that are totally Indian with a population of about 9.6 million. Located at an altitude of 980 m from MSL, the climate is very pleasant and salubrious throughout the year. The temperature will vary between 150c and 200c during December. The ever present sunny skies and smiles makes Bangalore a perfect destination for people from all over the world, irrespective of season, there is always a reason to celebrate. The city offers a wide variety of shopping opportunities from unique specialty shops to major shopping malls and boutiques featuring fine fashion, designer labels and women's apparel. A unique experience awaits you. AROUND BANGALORE. A sneak visit to the world famous places like Brindavan gardens, Chamundi hills and Palace of Mysore (128 kms), Ranganathittu birds sanctuary (140 kms), Shravanabelagola, the famous Jain pilgrimage place with stone sculpture of Bahubali (142 kms), Belur and Halebidu, the world famous temple towns (233 kms) and Nandi Hills (65 kms) and a whole lot of other places of interest makes your visit memorable.

VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE The Conference will be held at the Auditorium of the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore 560 065. The city is well connected by rail, road and air. Many city buses ply through UAS Campus (about 13 km away from the City Railway Station and Central Bus Station and 22 km from the airport). BOARDING AND LODGING Accommodation for the confirmed delegates will be arranged in the University Guest Houses on first-come-firstserve basis. Participants can stay in hotels close to the venue of the Conference like Ramanashree California Resort, Hotel Sai Leela, Shreyas Residency, Chairman's Club and Resort, Royal Orchid Resort and Hoppers Stop. Reservation of accommodation in Hotels will be made to those delegates who send the money in advance. The cost of lodging has to be met by the participants themselves. Breakfast and lunch on all the Conference days will be arranged by the organizing committee for the delegates. For accommodation assistance, contact Dr. K.N. Ramanna, Chairman, Accommodation Committee, International Conference 2013, Phone: +91-80-23626455, Mobile: 09448927769, e-mail:ftiuasb@ gmail. com For visa arrangements, the foreign delegates have to contact the Indian Embassy in their own Country. RETURN JOURNEY Delegates are requested to make their own arrangements for booking their return journey. It is essential to ensure advance reservation in bus / train / air to avoid last minute rush. AWARDS The organizers have instituted several awards. These awards are conferred on high caliber Extension Educationists in recognition of their meritorious services to the discipline of Extension Education. The awardees will be decided by the Executive Council of INSEE.

YOUNG EXTENSION SCIENTIST AWARD The awards are conferred to five young scientists below the age of 40 years for their outstanding contributions in the field of extension education, research and field extension services. Application alongwith resume, including date of birth and relevant supporting materials be sent to the Organizing Secretary by 31-10-2013. Presence of awardees is essential in the Conference. BEST PAPER PRESENTATION AWARD There will be best paper presentation and best poster presentation awards in each theme area. DATES TO REMEMBER (Deadlines)
Submission of Abstracts, Regn. Fee & Registration Form Communicating Acceptance of Abstracts to the Authors Submission of Full- length papers Conference Dates : : : : August 31, 2013 September 30, 2013 October 31, 2013 December 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2013

ADVISORY COUNCIL
Advisors Dr. R. Dwarakinath
Former Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore

Dr. G. Trivedi
Former Vice-Chancellor, RAU, Bihar

Dr. R.P. Singh

Former Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur

Chairman Dr. A.G. Sawant

Former Vice-Chancellor, BSKKV &Former Member, ASRB, New Delhi

Co-Chairmen Dr. K. Narayana Gowda

Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore

Dr. K.D. Kokate

Deputy Director General (Agril. Extension), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. R.R. Sinha

Former Director of Extension Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra

Members
Dr. C. Prasad, Former Deputy Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. P.N. Mathur, Former Deputy Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. K.M. Jayaramaiah, Former Registrar, UAS, Bangalore Dr.B.S. Hansra, Former Asst. Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. H.N. Byra Reddy, Former Director of Extension,ANGRAU, Hyderabad Dr. R.P. Singh Ratan, Director of Extension, BAU, Ranchi Dr. A.K. Singh, Zonal Project Director, Zone-IV, Kanpur Dr. K. Vijayaraghavan, Joint Director of Extension, IARI, New Delhi Dr. J. Vasanth Kumar, Dean (Agriculture), Annamalai University, T.N. Dr.R. Ganesan, Dean (Agri.), AC & RI, TNAU, Killikulam,Tamilnadu Dr. J.P. Sharma, Head, Division of Agricultural Extension, IARI, New Delhi Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Asst.Director General (AE), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. K.S. Krishna, Former HOD (Agril. Extension), UAS,Bangalore Dr. B.S. Siddaramaiah, Former HOD (Agril. Extension), UAS,Bangalore Dr. Rama B. Radhakrishna, Prof. of Agril. Extension, Penn. State University, USA

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chairman : Dr. K. Narayana Gowda, Vice-Chancellor,
UAS (B) & President, ISEE (KC)

Co-Chairmen : Dr. N. Nagaraja, Director of Extension, UAS (B) Dr. G. Eswarappa, Former Coordinator,
CBTMPCS, UAS (B)

Dr. D. Nanjappa, Prof. and Head (Agril. Extension),

UAS (B)

Dr. M.S. Nataraju, Professor & Coordinator,

RC, NAEB, UAS (B)

Members

: Director of Extension, UAS, Dharwad

: Director of Extension, UAS, Raichur : Director of Extension, UHS, Bagalkote : Director of Extension, ANGRAU, Hyderabad : Director of Extension, KVAFSU, Bidar : Prof. V. Veerabhadraiah, Former Director of Extension, UAS (B) & Vice-President INSEE

: Dr .S. Prabhu Kumar, Zonal Project Director, Zone VIII,

ICAR, Bangalore

: Dr. V. G. Dhanakumar, Director, IIPM, Bangalore : Dr. L. Manjunath, Dean (Agri.), Hassan, UAS (B) : Dr. K. Jagadeeswara, Dean (Seri.) Chintamani, UAS (B)
: Dr. S.K. Meti, HOD, (Agril.Extension), UAS, Raichur

: Dr. J.J. Angadi, HOD, (Agril.Extension), UAS, Dharwad : Dr. K.N. Ramanna, Professor and Head, FTI, UAS (B) : Dr. B. K. Narayanaswamy, HOD, Distance Education,
UAS (B)

: Dr. P.S. Geetha Kutty, Professor and Head, Gender

Studies, KAU, Trissur

: Dr. V.S. Shirke, HOD (Extension Education), College of

Agriculture, Pune

: Dr. K. Nagabhushanam, Professor of Agril. Extension,

UAS (B)

: Dr. Bharath Sontakki, Principal Scientist(AE), NAARM,

Hyderabad

: Dr. T. N. Anand, Prof. of Agril. Extension & Editor,

Communication Centre, UAS (B)

: Dr. Prakash Khandekar, Principal Scientist ( AE)

NDRI, Bangalore

: Dr. L. Ramakrishna Rao, Professor of Agril. Extension

& SIS, UAS (B)

: Dr. P. Chandrashekar, Director, MANAGE, Hyderabad : Dr. Sreenath Dixit, Principal Scientist (AE), CRIDA,
Hyderabad

: Dr. M.J. Chandre Gowda, Principal Scientist (AE),

ZPD, Zone VIII, Bangalore

: Dr. P. Adhiguru, Sr. Scientist ( AE), ICAR, New Delhi : Dr. V. S. Tekale, Assoc. Prof. of Extension Education &
Treasurer, INSEE, College of Agriculture, Nagpur

: Dr. R. Saravanan, Assoc. Prof. of Extension, CAU,

Barapani, Meghalaya

Organizing Secretaries

: Dr.M.S. Nataraju, Coordinator, RC, NAEB, UAS (B) : Dr. N.R. Gangadharappa, Professor of Agril. Extension,
UAS (B)

: Dr. S.V. Suresha, Coordinator, Bakery Training Unit,

UAS (B)

Mailing Address Dr. M.S. Nataraju Organizing Secretary & Coordinator, Regional Centre, NAEB GKVK Campus, UAS, Bangalore-560 065, India e-mail: amoghraju@yahoo.com Mobile No.: +91-98865 94850 Phone: (O): +91-80-23334210 Fax: +91-80-2362 5506

Registration Form
THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

EXTENSION EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT-A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

December 5-8, 2013

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