Directorate of Extension
The Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) extension services are mainly focused on following Frontline extension activities:
- Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR) through minikit testing / OFTs / FLDs
- Diagnostic filed visits
- Capacity building of stakeholders
- Dissemination of agricultural knowledge and information through kisan melas, farmer–scientist-interactions, publications, print and electronic media
Front line extension services are offered through the network of extension units spread across the State:
- District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centers (DAATTCs) (9)
- KrishiVigyan Kendra (KVKs)(8)
- Agricultural Information and Communication Centre (AI&CC) and PJTAU Press.
- Electronic Wing (EW)
- Extension Education Institute (EEI)
Extension units of the University
| S. No | Name of the DAATTC | Relocated to | New operational areas/ Districts (No of mandals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN TELANGA ZONE (STZ) | |||
| 1. | DAATTC, Rangareddy | ARS, Tandur | Vikarabad (18 mandals), Rangareddy (Chevella (4) & Rajendranagar (4) divisions) and Medchal |
| 2. | DAATTC, Nalgonda | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri (16) & Janagaon (13) |
| 3. | DAATTC, Mahaboobnagar | RARS, Palem | Mahaboobnagar (15) & Rangareddy (Shadnagar (6)) |
| CENTRAL TELANGANA ZONE (CTZ) | |||
| 4. | DAATTC, Warangal | RARS, Warangal | Warangal Urban (11), JayashankarBhupalapally (10) &Mulugu (9) |
| 5. | DAATTC, Khammam | ARS, Tornala | Siddipet (22) Medak (Medak division (10)) |
| 6. | DAATTC, Sangareddy | APT, Jogipet | Sangareddy (26) and Medak (Narsapur (5) & Tupran (5) |
| NORTHERN TELANGANA ZONE (NTZ) | |||
| 7. | DAATTC, Adilabad | ARS, Mudhol | Nirmal (19) |
| 8. | DAATTC, Nizamabad | APT, Malthummeda | Kamareddy (22) |
| 9. | DAATTC, Karimnagar | ARS, Karimnagar | Jagtial (18) & Rajanna Sircilla (13) |
Northern Telangana Zone:
| Extension unit | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|
| KVK, Rudrur | Programme Coordinator: Dr. T. Anjaiah Mobile No.: 8333818266 Email ID: kvk.nizamabad@gmail.com | Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur, Nizamabad - 503 188 |
| KVK, Adilabad | Programme Coordinator: Dr. Y. Praveen Kumar Mobile No.: 8333818265 Email ID: kvkadilabad@yahoo.co.in kvkadilabadpc@gmail.com | Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ramnagar Agricultural Research Station Premises, Adilabad - 504 002 |
| KVK, Bellampalli | Programme Coordinator: Dr. Shivakrishna Kota Mobile No.: 8333818267 Email ID: kvkbellampalli@gmail.com | Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ITDA Building, Bellampalli, Mancherial Dist. 504 251 |
Central Telangana Zone:
| Extension unit | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|
| KVK, Malyal | Programme Coordinator:Mrs. Dr. S. Malathi Mobile No.: 8333818262 Email ID: kvk.wgl@gmail.com | Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad dist - 506 101 |
| KVK, Wyra | Programme Coordinator: Dr. K. Ravi Kumar Mobile No.: 8333818263 Email ID: wyrakvkinfo2@gmail.com | Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Wyra, Khammam Dist. 507 165 |
| KVK, Kothagudem | Programme Coordinator: Dr. V. Lakshmi Narayanamma Mobile No.: 8333818264 Email ID: kvkkothagudem@gmail.com | The Programme Coordinator Krishi Vigyan Kendra, H.No.15-6-10/7, Subhash Chandra Bose Nagar (SCB Nagar) Ramavaram, Kothagudem Mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem District. |
Southern Telangana Zone:
| Extension unit | Contact details | Address |
|---|---|---|
| KVK, Palem | Programme Coordinator: Dr. T. Prabhakar Reddy Mobile No.: 8333818261 Email ID: kvk_palem@gmail.com kvk_palem@rediffmail.com | Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Regional Agril. Research Station, Palem, Nagarkurnool Dist, Telangana State - 509215 |
| KVK, Kampasagar | Programme Coordinator: Dr. S. Srinivasa Rao Mobile No.: 8333818260 Email ID: kvkkampasagar2011@gmail.com kvkkampasagar2011@gmail.com | Programme Coordinator, C/o Agril. Res Station, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Babusaipet, Nalgonda -508 207 |
| Extension Education Institute | Director: Dr. M. Jagan Mohan Reddy Mobile No.: 8333818236 Email ID:eei1962@gmail.com | Director, Extension Education Institute, Rajendrangara, Hyderabad 500030 |
| Agricultural Information and Communication Centre and ATIC | PAIO: Dr. C. Padmaveni Mobile No.: 8333818237 Email ID:pjtau.paio@gmail.com paio.pjtau@gmail.com |
Principal Agricultural Information Officer, AI&CC and PJTSAu Press, ARI Campus, Rajendrangara, Hyderabad 500030 |
| Electronic Wing | Coordinator: Dr. M. Sreenivasulu Mobile No.: 8333818238 Email ID: pjtauelectronicwing@gmail.com |
Coordinator, Elelctronic Wing, ARI Campus, Rajendrangara, Hyderabad 500030 |
New initiatives in Transfer of Technology
In the context of changed agricultural scenario and to reach the unreached, the University has initiated following Innovative extension methods to enhance outreach.
- Kisan Sarathi
- Innovative farmers’ networking
- Developing Farmer – Master trainers
- PJTAU YouTube channel
- Rythu Nestham Live Video Conference Programme
- Chenukaburlu web.blog
Impact points
- Creating Livelihood security among the tribal rural youth through Beekeeping
- Promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) for Sustainable paddy production
- Promoting High Density Planting System (HDPS) in Cotton by Pneumatic planter
- Raised bed Technology in Cotton + Red gram inter cropping system
- Seed to Seed Mechanization in Soybean, Bengal gram, Ground nut and Turmeric crop
- Awareness on use of Drone in Agriculture
- Promotion of Custom Hiring Center (CHC)
- Lively hood & income generation activities through Goatary / Backyard poultry
- Promotion of Cotton – Bengal gram / Jowar / Sesamum cropping pattern
- Soil analysis & distribution of soil health cards
- Promoting kitchen garden
- Documentation of success stories
- Use of ICT in disseminating technologies
- Paired Row method of cultivation in Maize
- Popularized Trellis method in Tomato cultivation that has spread to an area of 302 acres
- Integrated Farming System
- Crop diversification
- Contingency Crop Planning