The OB unit is responsible for strengthening agricultural extension services in the country, including all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities. EXTENSION SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTE /DOE Page 8 interfaces with different stakeholders, Action Research Studies related to Agricultural Extension, Documentation of Success Stories/ Best Extension Practices and Felicitation of farmers, etc. The entire M&E segment as outlined above will be supported under the component. Support to Central Institutes/DOE'.
Develop links between prominent state, regional, national and international institutions concerned with agricultural extension management and also agricultural development. EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTES /DOE Page 10 covers stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, NGOs, Agri-business companies and cooperatives in the field of agriculture.
PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE
REGIONAL LEVEL INSTITUTIONS
EXTENSION EDUCATION INSTITUTES
- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- MANAGEMENT
- PATTERN OF ASSISTANCE
- BUDGET
EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTE /DOE Page 11. EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTE /DOE Page 12 3.1.2 MISSION/ROLE. To cater to the training needs of mid-level extension functionaries of district/block/taluk level (Assistant Director) working under agriculture and allied departments of States/UTs. The Director (Admn), Directorate of Extension, GOI, is a nominated member in the Management Committee. ii) Memorandum of Understanding is signed between the Vice-Chancellor of the relevant SAU and Director (Admn), DOE, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI.
EXTENSION SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTES /DOE Page 14 (iii) The MC meeting is held twice every year to review the physical. and financial progress of EEIs according to the annual action plan and also provides specific recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the training program and the functioning of the EEI. SAMETIs are mandated to build the capacity of agricultural extension officers and line departments of the respective states in agricultural extension.
Mechanism to establish Linkages between MANAGE, EEIs and SAMETIs
SAMETIs will similarly become part of the political decision-making bodies of educational institutions at the regional level after rotation. MANAGE will help EEIs and SAMETIs; EEIs will assist SAMETIs and SAMETIs will assist all educational institutions in the state to complete their educational programmes.
ORGANIZATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES (MTCs)
- The DOE participates and supports exhibitions, fairs, and related events as listed below
- INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
- NATIONAL/STATE/AD-HOC EVENTS
- PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION
- REGIONAL AGRICULTURE FAIRS (RAFs)
- SELECTION OF ORGANIZING AGENCIES
- DURATION, VENUE AND THEME
- MOBILIZATION OF FUNDS
- ACTIVITIES / FAIR PROFILE
- PUBLICITY & MEDIA COVERAGE
- PARTICIPATION
- SUPPORTIVE ROLE OF DOE
Shifts are organized by ITPO, Industry Associations, host countries nominated by Indian Missions, IC Division of the Department. Preparation in terms of decisive theme of the event; design and development of publicity and display material of standard quality should be started early i. Documentation of the event is essential with a detailed report on the participation to be submitted immediately upon return and follow-up action initiated in relation to Trade Inquiries received in the event.
Space can also be rented as per requirement in the case with the approval of competent authority. EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTE /DOE Page 19 Research societies and private sector related organizations (supported by respective state governments) in the country. Furthermore, the selection of the event must be done in such a way that it may not conflict with other events.
Space will be rented as per requirement for the event with the approval of competent authority. 15 lakh may be provided for each fair as a grant to the organizing agency of the RAFs from 2014-15. Advance publicity through press releases, AIR, DD, Kisan Call Centres, Kisan Vani program through FM radio stations should essentially be arranged for the fairs with suitable coverage of the event in the local newspapers, TV and Radio.
The cooperation of various State Agriculture Departments/SAUs/ICAR institutes/raw material suppliers along with the participation of farmers in the region should be ensured. The cooperation of the local media can also be ensured to report on the events and peculiarities of the fair and its wide resonance. The DAC would write letters of recommendation to state governments in the region for their participation and sponsorship of farmers in the fair under prevailing schemes.
PERMIT USE OF THE NAME “MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, GOI”
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
Maximum funding support up to Rs.5 lakhs for the International events;
A maximum of 5 events can be supported in a year subject to budget availability @ one event in each of the 5 Regions of the country under the RAF model.
These guidelines will not apply to such exhibition/ fairs/ workshops/
FARMER’S CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Pattern of Assistance & Fund Flow
200/- is earmarked for skill assessment and certification of each farmer, the breakdown of which is given in Annexure-VII. Quarterly reports that reflect the total number. of farmers whose skills have been certified will be submitted by SAMETIs to DOE. ii) Ten farmers per block per year to be selected for skill assessment &. An appropriate number of blocks from different districts of the country shall be covered every year under this component under the XII Plan, subject to the availability of budgetary funds.
To have economies of scale and a workable group size, each Block will be covered once in 3 years with a target of 30 farmers. The SNO will be identified to coordinate the implementation of this component at the state level and to facilitate the selection of districts/blocks and supervise/monitor the activities for Skill Assessment and Certification of farmers. The SAMETI will organize the Certification process through the vocational training institution/KVKs/NYCs/NGOs/RSETIs etc and carry out the pre-planning formalities at the beginning of the first month of every year for better participation in coordination with the certification agency. ii) The number of farmers to be certified per year in each Block will be reflected in the respective BAPs, DAPs and SEWPs as this will be a mandatory activity and essentially required to be carried out. iii).
The designated skill assessment agencies will liaise with local employer/agro-industries for placement of skilled candidates and maintain a database of all certified farmers, who have got wage/work employment. iv). Use of photos, videos etc. which shows the performance of a task when the assessor cannot be present. iii) Review of Products Models, items, objects made, fixed or repaired by the farmer. Written/verbal communication, picture diaries, posters developed by the farmer, product with supporting documents, journal etc.
This may include short answers, discussion, multiple choice, self-demonstration, response to the scenarios, spot handling of implements/tools, knowledge of policy and procedures, etc. vi). Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for EVL will be notified in writing within 10 days of receipt of their application. Candidates will be required to demonstrate compulsory skill or subject-specific skill or undergo oral skills test and also demonstrate the relevant skills to determine competencies against the skill standards set for self-employment/wage employment.
SKILL TRAINING OF RURAL YOUTH
Pattern of Assistance & Fund Flow
SAMETIs will release the funds to designated training institutions in their respective states. and ensure regular submission of accounts settlement of all training programs to DAC through ATMA.). There will be an expenditure estimate @ Rs.400/-per participant per day as per ATMA Cafeteria norms. (iii) The rates of cost for each training (Rs. 400/- per head/per day are given in Annexure VIII.
Innovative Activities - District Level (D.1) or Other Innovative Activities - Innovative Activities - District Component (E.2) of ATMA Cafeteria.
Implementation
Organization of Skill Training
However, costs for the development of training modules can be covered by the budget provision under ATMA, i.e. EXTENSION SUPPORT FOR CENTRAL INSTITUTES /DOE Page 30 the continuity of the subject in the form of theory and practical sessions (in the ratio 30:70). ii) Educational institutions will ensure wage/self-employment to trained youth in collaboration with district level Agro-industries within 3 months of completion of training and will maintain an internship in this regard. EXTENSION SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTES /DOE Page 31. APPENDIX - I REVISED COST STANDARDS FOR MANAGEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Provided that all professionals including dignitaries may also be paid TA for outstation travel in economy class only, as per economy instructions). Bags, pens, writing pads, chart paper, OHP sheets, whiteboard markers, pencils and all accessories needed for classroom practice, etc.). Rental of training hall and LCD projector N.A. Fee for local coordinator and team. i) Assistant & Associate Professor and Junior Private Consultants:- About 30% of visiting faculty fall under this category. ii) Professors, Directors and Senior Private Consultants:- About 65% of visiting faculty fall under this category. iii) Eminent persons (Vice Chancellors, CEOs, Chief Operating Officers and DGs etc.): - Less than 5%.
No. Name of the Soft Skills Module
EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTES /DOE Page 35 Annexure-II Revised Cost Norms for the organization of On-Campus Training Course by Extension Education Institutions (w.e.f. 1.4.2014). The amount indicated against these items (3, 4 & 5) is indicative in nature and is indicated for the purpose of calculation. o Travel expenses will be reimbursed on an actual basis and according to the law of the officials. The participants/students will be required to show money receipt/voucher/original ticket/necessary certificate in support of their claim. o Unit costs of all items are upper ceilings and exemptions will be subject to actuals.
EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTIONS / DOE Page 37 o Cost standards for Honorarium according to different categories of resources. EXTENSION SUPPORT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTIONS/DOE Page 38 Annexure-III Revised expenditure pattern for organization of off-campus training by extension educational institutes (w.e.f. Travel expenses will be reimbursed on actual basis and as per the entitlements of the officials.
The participants/students must produce money receipt/voucher/original ticket/required certificate in support of their claim. Unit costs for all items are upper ceilings and releases will be subject to actuals. EXTENSION GRANT TO CENTRAL INSTITUTES /DOE Page 40 Annexure - IV Revised Cost Norms for Model Training Course (MTC) (w.e.f. no.
Stationery and supply of printed and electronic supporting literature, books, misc. contingencies, detailed report cost, etc. amp; Rs. 500/- per participant for Supply of supporting literature, books, CD, Micro SD Card). Participants/trainees will be required to produce the necessary receipt/voucher/original ticket/certificate in support of their claim. EXTENSION SUPPORT FOR CENTRAL INSTITUTE / DOE Page 42 Appendix-V Format of Statement of Expenditure/ Repayment of 'On account.
Certified that this amount has actually been utilized for the organization of the above training course and is in accordance with the norms and the guidelines issued by the Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi. Rs. per farmer) (i) Payment to skill assessment/. ii) Cost of stationery for application form/. equipment/ tools required for assessment/ demonstration. vi) Miscellaneous expenses including tea/snacks etc.
