Extension Education Institute
Established in 1962 at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, the Extension Education Institute (EEI) is a premier institute under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, and administratively managed by Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU). EEI is committed to enhancing the capacities of middle-level extension officers across six southern states—Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha—and three Union Territories: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
Mandate & Vision
Mandate
- Enhance professional competencies of extension functionaries
- Demonstrate innovative training methodologies
- Conduct action research on field-level issues
- Provide consultancy to development agencies
- Offer skill development training for rural youth.
Staff Strength
EEI Hyderabad currently operates with 9 teaching faculty against 13 sanctioned posts and 24 non-teaching staff against 37 sanctioned positions
Training Programmes & Methodologies
Types of Programmes:
- On-Campus/Off-Campus Trainings: Extension methodologies, technology, sensitization
- Online Trainings & Webinars: Flexible learning on emerging topics
- Collaborative Trainings: National and international partnerships
- Skill Development Courses: Targeting unemployed rural youth
Innovative Pedagogies:
Buzz sessions, role plays, group work, case studies, virtual tours, experiential learning, and use of Google Forms for real-time feedback and follow-ups.
Infrastructure Highlights:
Modern training halls, digital classrooms, library, hostels, and recreational facilities.
Key Programmatic Highlights (2017–2025)
- 517 training programs conducted
- 16,960 participants trained (2017–2025)
- 48,462 officers trained since inception
Collaborative Programmes with MANAGE – 28 Trainings
Focused on Nutrition-sensitive agriculture, organic/natural farming, ICTs, AI, drones, leadership, PPPs, and FPO promotion (2021–2024).
Follow-Up Studies
Conducted 9 studies (2011-14) across Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, A&N Islands, 2 studies (2023-24) and planned for Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Lakshadweep in the present year. These studies helped evaluate behavioural change and course effectiveness.
Project-Based Initiatives – 5 Major Projects
- ATMA M&E (A&N Islands)
- High Value Addition Programme Assessment
- Agricultural Marketing Awareness (CCS NIAM)
- NABARD-funded Phygital Facilitation Project (₹22.13 lakh)
- Strengthening FPOs with GAPs and Value Chain (₹23.5 lakh)
ASCI-Sponsored Skill Development – 5 Programmes
- Agricultural Extension Service Provider (2 batches, 2019)
- Garden Keeper, Mushroom Grower, Honey Bee Farmer (2024) which
Enhanced employability and entrepreneurial skills of rural youth.
Webinars with SEP – 38 Events
- (2022–2025) on themes like:
Natural & Urban Farming, Agro-tourism, Food Waste, Millets, Digital Misinformation, One Health, Climate Resilience, and SDGs.
Observance of Key Events
Celebrated Yoga Day, Women’s Day, University Foundation Day, Telangana Vajrotsavalu and Mission LiFE, fostering community engagement and institutional culture.
New Initiatives & Paradigm Shifts
- Gender-focused trainings and entrepreneurship promotion
- Complete digital feedback systems (13 Google forms)
- Training on niche topics:
- Natural & Urban farming
- Carbon credits
- Waste management
- Agri exports
- Experiential learning tools
- Digital ToT innovations
- FPO capacity building
- SDG integration
Conclusion
EEI Hyderabad remains at the forefront of capacity building, empowering extension professionals with updated knowledge and skills, aligning with SDGs and addressing future challenges in agriculture and allied sectors.
