Human Resource Development

H/A: 2415-01-277-98 Rs. 335.00 lakh

        Capacity building of officials on the latest updates in agriculture sector is imperative for efficient transfer of technology to the farming community and its adoption. An amount of ₹ 240.00 lakh is earmarked for human resource development. The components of this programme include course fee for higher studies to officials of the department for post graduate courses in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agronomy and Soil Science in KAU, HRD initiatives, specialized training to officials in eminent institutions at state and national level to upgrade the technical and managerial competence.

       An amount of ₹ 95.00 lakh is allocated for strengthening of SAMETI. However for this purpose a master plan will be prepared by the department and placed before the Departmental Working Group. The amount will not be used for non-plan expenditure.