Teaching :
The endeavor of teaching has been to develop and strengthen HRD component in extension education that is aimed to give quality & need based education to the students so that they are capable to compete in public and private sectors in future.
Research :
Research activities of the division are mainly focused on providing empirical feedback by conducting research in the areas of diffusion & adoption, evaluation, communication, Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development, ITK, HRD and methods & methodology for transfer of technology.
Extension :
To participate and coordinate the extension activities of the Faculty of Agriculture, Directorate of Extension and SAMETI including, Village Visit Programme, Television and Radio Talks, participation in Kisan Melas, Kisan Goshthies and to act as resource person in various extension trainings programmes conducted by the university.
The flagship areas:
- Entrepreneurship development
- Adoption Research
- Training need assessment
- Evaluation research
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Name : | Dr. Vinod Gupta |
| Designation : | Professor & Head | |
| Area of Specialization : | Evaluation Research, Impact Assessment and group dynamics | |
| E mail : | gupta.ng1@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419139407 | |
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Name : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Designation : | Professor | |
| Area of Specialization : | •Evaluation and Diffusion Research •Integrated Pest Management Extension •Scaling Techniques in Social Science •Research Methodology in Behavioral Sciences | |
| E mail : | rpeshin@rediffmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 09419205774 | |
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Name : | Dr. P.S. Slathia |
| Designation : | Professor | |
| Area of Specialization : | Training, Extension Management, Identification & Documentation of ITKs | |
| E mail : | slathia2007@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | +91 9419152592 | |
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Name : | Dr. Rakesh Sharma |
| Designation : | Professor | |
| Area of Specialization : | Evaluation Research, Impact Assessment | |
| E mail : | sharmar1975@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419145253 | |
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Name : | Dr. L.K. Sharma |
| Designation : | Professor | |
| Area of Specialization : | Extension Methods, Diffusion and Adoption of Innovation & Media Production | |
| E mail : | drlaxy@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | +91 9419200534 | |
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Name : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Designation : | Professor | |
| Area of Specialization : | Entrepreneurship Development in general & Women Entrepreneurship Development in particular | |
| E mail : | pparihar2003@yahoo.co.in | |
| Contact No : | 941911331 | |
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Name : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Designation : | Professor | |
| Area of Specialization : | Adoption, Entrepreneurship Development and Impact Assessment | |
| E mail : | drjsmanhas@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419107744 | |
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Name : | Dr Narinder Paul |
| Designation : | Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Agriculture Extension | |
| E mail : | narinderpaul1977@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419325271 | |
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Name : | Dr. Berjesh Ajrawat |
| Designation : | Sr. Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Extension Education | |
| E mail : | bajrawat@rediffmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 09419151398 | |
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Name : | Dr. Banarsi Lal |
| Designation : | Sr. Scientist & Head | |
| Area of Specialization : | Extension Education | |
| E mail : | drbanarsi2000@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 7889875590 | |
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Name : | Dr. Suraj Parkash |
| Designation : | Subject Matter Specialist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Extension Education | |
| E mail : | surajkvkpoonch@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419678854 | |
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| Name of Project | Principal. Investigator | Funding Agency | Duration and date of start | Remarks |
| Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalizing Agricultural Extension | Dr. Vinod Gupta | Agriculture Production Department, J&K | 3 years | Download |
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View Course Details| Name : | Mr. Ankit |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Sustainability of Rice-Wheat Cropping System in Subtropics of Jammu-Kashmir and Punjab |
| Major : | Prof. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Mr. Kiran Kumar |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Outcome Evaluation of Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (Arya) Project in Reasi District of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Ms. Priti Singh |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Entrepreneurial behaviour ofmushroom growers of Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (UT) |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Ms. Jamyang Lahmo |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Critical Analysis of Horticultural Entrepreneurs in Jammu division of Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Mr. Atul Kumar |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Impact evaluation of weather based agro-advisory services in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Ms. Karukumalli Sindhura |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Livelihood assessment of vegetable growers in the Jammu region and Andhra Pradesh |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Mr. Aamir Naseer Khan |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Evaluation of Modified High-Density Plantation Scheme for Apple in Jammu &Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2025 |
| Name : | Mr. Vibhore Khajuria |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Study on Adoption of Saffron Cultivation Practices by by the Farmers in Kishtwar District of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2024 |
| Name : | Ms. Rashika Mahajan |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Impact of Lavender Cultivation under Aroma Mission in Doda District of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2024 |
| Name : | Ms. Greesha |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Documentation of Cereal Storage Practices Adopted by Farmers of Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2024 |
| Name : | Ms. Nazma Khatun |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Case study on pecan nut farming in Poonch district |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2024 |
| Name : | Mr. Harsh Bhushan |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Impact of Government Intervention in Procurement of Rice and Wheat in Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Sharma |
| Year : | 2024 |
| Name : | Ms. Yasmin Begum |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Pesticide Retailers’ Knowledge about Pesticide Recommendations and Human Health Hazards |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2024 |
| Name : | Mr. Raj Kumar |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of Rice Integrated Pest Management Programme in Sub-tropical North India |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2023 |
| Name : | Ms. Meenu Choudhary |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Adoption of Recommended Litchi Cultivation Practices in Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2023 |
| Name : | Mr. Dinesh Sou |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Evaluation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Samba District, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Sharma |
| Year : | 2023 |
| Name : | Ms. Mamta Bajya |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Study on Okra Cultivation Practices Followed by the Farmers in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2023 |
| Name : | Mr. Danish Fayaz |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Status of Beekeeping in the Chenab Valley of Jammu Division over time |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Ms. Shabnam Kundal |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of Kissan Credit Card Scheme on Rice Cultivation in Subtropics of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Ms. Rashmeet Kour |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Adoption of Hybrid Rice Cultivation by the Farmers of Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Ms. Pusala Srujuna |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Adoption of Recommended Strawberry Cultivation Practices in Sub-tropics of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Mr. Sahil Badgal |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Status and Prospects of Green Fodder Crops in Sub Tropics of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Mr. Hilal Ahmad Para |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | STUDY ON ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARMING IN DISTRICT REASI OF JAMMU DIVISION |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Mr. Yawar Hamid |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Adoption and Economics of Mushroom Cultivation in the Subtropics of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Mr. Farhan Asif Naik |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Impact of Weather based Agro-Advisory Services in Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Ms. Nidhi Bhagat |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Evaluation of the Soil Health Card Scheme in Jammu and Samba Districts |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Ms. Ruhana Rafiq |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Impact Assessment of Farm Machinery Bank (FMB) under Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) in Jammu Division |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Ms. Tsewang Dolma |
| Degree : | M. Sc. Ag. |
| Topic : | Impact Assessment of the KVK Cluster Frontline Demonstrations on Mustard Crop |
| Major : | Dr. Vinod Gupta |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Mr. Kartik Kumar |
| Degree : | M. Sc. Ag. |
| Topic : | Impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Extension Activities in the Adopted Villages of Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Sharma |
| Year : | 2022 |
| Name : | Miss Chanchal |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Changes in Agricultural Land Use Pattern Over Time in Kathua District of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Mr. Mir Yasir Bashir |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | A Case Study of Olive Growers of Doda and Ramban Districts of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Mr. Gurshaminder Singh |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Status and digital documentation of pulse crops in the temperate area of Jammu region |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Mr. Akhil Sharma |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Adoption and Adoptability of Knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongyloides) Varieties in Sub-tropics of Jammu region |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Mr. Tariq Iqbal |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of Joint Forest Management Programme in Jammu Division of Jammu & Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Ms. Nitasha Sharma |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of Project Quality Seed Production for Higher Productivity of Pulses (Chickpea) through Farmers Participatory Programmes in Shiwalik foot hills of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Misss Anamika Sharma |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Documentation of Cauliflower Cultivation Practices Adopted by Farmers in Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Miss Lalita Bhagat |
| Degree : | M. Sc. (Ag.) |
| Topic : | Evaluation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2021 |
| Name : | Mr. Yudhishther Singh Bagal |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Prospects of Non- Timber Forest Products for Sustainable Livelihood in Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2020 |
| Name : | Miss Rashika Mahajan |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of Public and Private Sector Interventions on Basmati Rice Production in Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2020 |
| Name : | Miss Appoorva Gupta |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of Women Dairy Self Help Groups of Mahila Grameen Hastkala Welfare Society of Kathua District |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2020 |
| Name : | Ms. Fatima Bano |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Farmers’ Knowledge and Practices about Agrochemical Use on Selected Crops in Jammu & Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Name : | Miss Ekta Sharma |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Adoption of Production Recommendations of Mash Vigna mungo (Black gram) Crop by the Farmers in the Sub-tropics of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Name : | Miss Jamyang Lahmo |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Impact Evaluation of National Food Security Mission Interventions in Wheat Crop of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2019 |
| Name : | Ms. Chimet Lhamo |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Evaluation of National Food Security Mission Interventions in Rice Crop in Jammu District of J & K State |
| Major : | Dr. J. S. Manhas |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Name : | Mr. Kalla Ashok |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Evaluation of the National Rural Livelihood Mission Self Help Groups in the Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Name : | Miss Stanzin Yangsdon |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | Human Health Hazards: Perception of Different Stakeholders on Pesticide Use in Agriculture in Jammu District |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Name : | Mr. Rakesh Kumar |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | Adoption of Rapeseed Mustard Production Recommendations by the Farmers in Jammu Region of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. P. S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Name : | Mr. Suraj Parkash |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | Adoption of Maize Cultivation Practices by the Farmers in Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr. Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Name : | Ms. Shanu Pathania |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Impact of KVK FLDS on Socio-economic Status of Farmers in Jammu & Kathua Districts |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Name : | Mr. Arvinder Kumar |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Training Needs Assessment of Horticulture Extension Personnel in Jammu Region of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. S. K. Kher |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Name : | Ms. Shabnam Kundal |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Utilization Pattern of Forage Resources in Kandi belt of Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr. S. K. Kher |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Name : | Tariq Iqbal |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Outcomes of the Government Interventions on Gujjars and Bakerwals of Jammu Division |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Name : | Sagir Ahmed |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Adoption of Farm Mechanization in Jammu District of the Jammu and Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Name : | Parvani Sharma |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | Impact Assessment of Contract Farming of Basmati Rice in Jammu Division |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Name : | Yudhishther Singh Bagal |
| Degree : | M. Sc. |
| Topic : | Utilization of Communication Sources by Wheat Growers of Samba District of Jammu & Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr. L. K. Sharma |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Name : | Lyaqet Ali |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | Status and Prospects of Sericulture in Jammu division of Jammu & Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr. S.K.Kher |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Name : | Skalzang Dorjey |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | A study on Adoption of marigold practices among floriculturist in Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir state |
| Major : | Dr. S. K. Kher |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Name : | Pratima Rana |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | A study on post harvest management practices among mango growers in Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Major : | Dr. Poonam Parihar |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Name : | Fatima Bano |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | Adoption of the recommended technological innovations by the mango orchardists in Jammu and Samba districts of the Jammu and Kashmir State |
| Major : | Dr Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2014 |
| Name : | Avinash Panigrahi |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | A study on the adoption of plant protection measures in rice crop by the farmers in Jammu district of the Jammu & Kashmir state |
| Major : | Dr. Rakesh Nanda |
| Year : | 2014 |
| Name : | Parveen Kumar |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | A STUDY OF THE FARMING SYSTEMS IN KANDI AREA OF JAMMU REGION |
| Major : | Dr. S.K. Kher |
| Year : | 2013 |
| Name : | Yogesh Kumar |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | A Multidimensional Study on Production and Management System of Apiculture Farming in Jammu region. |
| Major : | Dr Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2013 |
| Name : | Manzar Masood |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | A Study on role of Pinus gerardiana in livelihood of people of Paddar Valley of Kishtwar District of J&K |
| Major : | Dr P.S. Slathia |
| Year : | 2013 |
| Name : | Quadri Javaid Ahmad Peer |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Adoption of the Recommended Crop Production Technologies by the Potato Growers in the Sub-Tropical Zone of Jammu Division |
| Major : | Dr. S.K.Kher |
| Year : | 2011 |
| Name : | Bhavana Gupta |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development for Income and Employment Generation of farm enterprises |
| Major : | Dr S.K. Kher |
| Year : | 2010 |
| Name : | Gulshan Kumari |
| Degree : | Ph. D. |
| Topic : | Adoption of IPM Practices by Rice Growing Farmers of Jammu Division |
| Major : | Dr. S.K.Kher |
| Year : | 2010 |
| Name : | Satyendera Singh Chandel |
| Degree : | M.Sc |
| Topic : | Training Need for Farmers in Agri-Horti System |
| Major : | Dr. M.S. Nain |
| Year : | 2010 |
| Name : | Jasvinder Kaur |
| Degree : | M.Sc. |
| Topic : | TECHNOLOGICAL GAP AND CONSTRAINTS IN ADOPTION OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION PRACTICES |
| Major : | Dr. S. K. Kher |
| Year : | 2008 |
| Name : | Sunil Bhau |
| Degree : | ADOPTION PATTERN OF PRODUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS OF MAJOR CEREAL CROPS OF RICE AND WHEAT IN JAMMU |
| Topic : | M.Sc. |
| Major : | Dr. G.R.Bhagat |
| Year : | 2007 |
| Name : | Rakesh Sharma |
| Degree : | Ph.D |
| Topic : | Evaluation of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management-Farmer Field School Programme in Jammu Region |
| Major : | Dr Rajinder Peshin |
| Year : | 2011 |
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