Extension Education Institute(EEI)
A Premier Regional Training InstituteEstablished in 1962 at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, the Extension Education Institute (EEI) is one of India’s leading institutions dedicated to strengthening agricultural extension systems functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India and administratively managed by Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), EEI caters to the capacity-building needs of middle level extension personnel across:
Six Southern States: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Odisha
Three Union Territories: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Puducherry
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 Details of the EEI
| Sl. No | Full Name & Designation | Department / Discipline | Areas of Specialization | Mail Id | Photo |
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| 1 |
Dr. Maligireddy Jagan Mohan Reddy Director |
Agricultural Extension | Communication Management and Impact Analysis | jaganmaligi@gmail.com |
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| 2 |
Dr. K. Madhu Babu Professor (AL-15) |
Agricultural Extension | HRD, Communication, Extension Management | Madhu7.karra@gmail.com |
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| 3 |
Dr. Edla Srinivas Professor |
Agricultural Extension | Communication Skills, Motivation, Personality Development, Sustainable Organic Agriculture | esrinivas1111@gmail.com |
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4 |
Dr. Ch. Srilatha Associate Professor |
Agricultural Economics | Farm Management,Agricultural Production Economics and Agribusiness Management | chslatha@gmail.com |
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| 5 |
Dr. B.R. Madhu Shekhar Assistant Professor |
Agricultural Extension | Extension & Impact Studies, Drones (UAV’s), Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain technology in Agriculture; Social Media platforms usage. | madhushekar80@gmail.com |
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| 5 |
Dr. N Hemasarath Chandra Assistant Professor |
Agricultural Extension | ICT in Agriculture, feasibility studies and impact evaluation Certificate from District Collector and Department of Agriculture, Warangal. Telangana State (2023-24) | professor@pjtau.edu.in |
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| 5 |
Dr. P Shiva Kumar Assistant Professor |
Agricultural Economics | Supply chain management, Cost of cultivation of field crops, Climate resilience index measurement, Impact assessment of climate smart agricultural technologies | shiva_perka1990@yahoo.com |
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| 6 |
Dr. D. Srinivas Reddy Assistant Professor |
Agribusiness Management | Agri Business Management (Agri Entrepreneurship, Public Policy in Agriculture, Agri Marketing Management, Agri Incubation) | desisriagri@gmail.com |
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| 7 |
Dr. D. Shireesha Assistant Professor |
Agricultural Extension | Gender studies, Digital tools and techniques, Innovation Development process, Management skills | sirisha.devarakonda4@gmail.com |
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| 8 |
Dr. D. Karthik Scientist |
Agricultural Extension | Transfer of Technology | karthik.dharamkar@gmail.com |
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| 9 |
Sri. K Koteshwar Assistant Professor |
Centre for Human Resource Development | English Langauge, Literature and Criticism | kotesh901@gmail.com |
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Training Programmes
- On-campus & off-campus training programmes
- Online trainings, webinars, and blended learning
- Collaborative programmes with national and international organisations
- Skill development courses for unemployed rural youth
EEI actively engaged in joint initiatives focused on: Nutrition-sensitive agriculture, natural/organic farming, ICTs, AI applications, drones, leadership, PPP models and FPO promotion.
EEI conducts systematic impact assessments to evaluate behavioural change and training effectiveness.
Unstoppable capacity building through a knowledgeable and skilled advisory workforce – through the approach:
Engage, Enrich, and Empower.
