MANAGE gets Centre of Excellence-Skills recognition : GS TIMES IAS-PCS

Why in News?

The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) in the Agriculture Sector by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The recognition is valid for three years.

About MANAGE

Established: 1987.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana.
Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Nature: Autonomous organisation of the Government of India.
Objective: To strengthen the agricultural extension system in India.
Key Functions: It provides:
- Training in agricultural extension management.
- Consultancy services.
- Research in agricultural extension.
- Policy support for strengthening agricultural extension systems.