Section 34 of The Gujarat Agricultural University Act, 1969 — Agricultural Extension Education Organisation
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Official Legislative Text
34.
- (1)The University shall establish an Agricultural Extension Education Organisation which shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, make useful information based upon the findings of research available to farmers and others to help them solve their problems. It shall conduct demonstration and training programmes for the benefit of students and extension workers, and within the area of its constituent units, for the benefit of cultivators and rural people, as well. Increased agricultural production shall be the principal object of all extension activities and these activities shall be co-ordinated with the other functions of the University and other appropriate agencies of the State.
- (2)The University shall be responsible for the agricultural extension education activities in the State necessary to communicate and demonstrate to cultivators the findings and development of agricultural research on improved practices essential to improve rural living and to increase agricultural production with special emphasis on food production and utilisation.
- (3)In order that the University may conduct such educational activities the State Government shall transfer to the University the necessary personnel and funds in accordance with a plan to be mutually agreed upon between the Board and the State Government.
- (4)The Agricultural Extension Education Organisation shall be developed under the guidance of the Director of Extension Education.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The University must establish an Agricultural Extension Education Organisation guided by the Director of Extension Education .
- The Organisation provides research-based information, demonstrations, and training to farmers, students, extension workers, and rural residents .
- Boosting agricultural production, with special emphasis on food production and utilization, is the main goal of extension activities .
- Extension activities must be coordinated with other University functions and relevant State Government agencies .
- The State Government must transfer required personnel and funds to the University based on a mutually agreed plan .
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who oversees the development of the Agricultural Extension Education Organisation under Section 34?
Under Section 34(4) of this Act, the Organisation is developed under the guidance of the Director of Extension Education .
2. What is the main objective of extension education activities under Section 34?
Under Section 34(1) of this Act, increasing agricultural production is the principal object of all extension activities .
3. What special focus area does Section 34 specify for extension messaging?
Under Section 34(2) of this Act, extension activities place special emphasis on food production and utilization .
4. How does the University obtain funds and staff for extension work under Section 34?
Under Section 34(3) of this Act, the State Government transfers necessary staff and funds according to a mutually agreed plan .
Practice Quiz
Q1.A farm extension officer wants to know what primary goal should guide all outreach workshops organized for local cultivators. What primary goal does Section 34 of this Act mandate?
Q2.Who is legally designated under Section 34 of this Act to guide the development of the Agricultural Extension Education Organisation?
Q3.Comparing Section 33 and Section 34 of this Act, how do the transfer mechanisms for government research and extension personnel compare?
Q4.A rural community asks the University for field demonstrations on new crop storage techniques. Under Section 34 of this Act, is the University authorized to conduct these training programs?