Extension Management in The Information Age Initiatives and Impacts

This book has been divided into five primary segments that address the most important topics in the area of extension reforms in India. The first section, Section I, includes articles that focus on enhancing technology application and delivery systems, ICT, BLESS, NRM, and women empowerment. The second section, Section II, delves into extension strategies in development departments, institutional mechanisms such as NGOs, new media tools, and impact assessment, as well as the management of natural resources including ITKS. Section III and Section IV are devoted to gender mainstreaming and women empowerment, while Section V examines international experiences and policy issues. The ultimate goal of this book is to provide extension professionals with a cross-cultural perspective on various development spheres of extension reforms in India.