KAU–MANAGE Joint Training Programme on Next-Generation Agricultural Extension: Applications Open

Nominations are invited for “GenNEXT Extension: Innovations and Practices”, a five-day national training programme for extension professionals jointly organized by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur, from August 3–7, 2026. The programme aims to equip extension professionals with next-generation competencies in participatory and farmer-led extension approaches, digital and AI-enabled advisory systems, climate-resilient extension practices, innovation scaling, agripreneurship, value-chain integration, and market connectivity. Applications are invited from extension personnel, scientists, faculty members, ATMA officials, FPO representatives, and NGO professionals engaged in agricultural and rural development. The last date for submission of nominations is July 10, 2026.