Section 26:
Agricultural Extension Education.
(1) In relation to the territories to which the functions of a
corresponding University extend, such University shall be responsible for--
(a) the agricultural extension functions which are primarily educational in nature; and
(b) imparting training to the future Extension Officers for the National Extension Blocks and
instructors for the Extension Training Centres.
(2) All Extension Specialists, in relation to any subject-matter, shall be the members of the staff of
their respective subject-matter sections in each corresponding University and work in close co-ordination
with the Departments of Agriculture, Development and Co-operatives.
(3) The Director of Extension Education shall be a whole-time officer technically trained in
agriculture and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Deans and with the
approval of the Board.
(4) The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and shall
develop programmes for assisting farmers and housewives in applying results of scientific investigations
to the solution of their problems.