Reimagining Agricultural Extension: Innovations for Sustainable Rural Development offers a contemporary perspective on the evolving role of agricultural extension in addressing the pressing challenges of the 21st century. This book is designed for students, researchers, policymakers, extension professionals, and development practitioners seeking to understand and implement inclusive, technology-enabled, and impact-oriented agricultural extension systems.

The chapters explore the historical evolution of extension in India and chart its transformation toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key themes include nutrition-sensitive agriculture, climate change adaptation, digital transformation, agribusiness development, and value addition. The book pays special attention to gender equality, youth empowerment, and mental health support in the farming community—areas increasingly recognized as integral to holistic rural development.

It also delves into the institutional architecture of agricultural policy and extension governance, highlighting participatory approaches and policy formulation at various levels. Emerging opportunities such as agri-tourism and dairy tourism are examined as rural enterprise strategies that combine income generation with community development.

With a balanced mix of research insights, case studies, and policy reflections, this book is an essential academic resource for reimagining extension as a driver of sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient agriculture.

GOLLA RAVI: He is Assistant Professor in Department of Agricultural Extension at Anurag University, Hyderabad. He has completed M.Sc. (Agril. Extension) from Professor Jayashankar Telangana state Agricultural University and Ph.D. from Central agricultural University (Meghalaya). He has cleared ARS net (2021&2023) and UGC net (2021&2022). He also the author of 6 research papers, three books, six book chapters and six popular articles. He was participated in different conference, trainings and work Shops.

PEDDIVEETI LAXMIPRASANNA: She is an accomplished Senior Research Fellow at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad. She has a robust academic foundation, holding a Master’s degree in Extension Education from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from Bapatla Agriculture College, part of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Her contributions to agricultural research and education are evidenced by her authorship of nine research papers and five book chapters, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination. Additionally, she has actively participated in various national and international conferences, training programs, and workshops, showcasing her dedication to continuous learning and collaboration within the agricultural community.

V RAMA KRISHNA: V Rama Krishna is P.hD Scholar in PJTAU. He had completed M.Sc ag in college of Agriculture, Nagpur. He had cleared ARS Net(2023).He is also the author of 3 research paper 2 book chapters and 3 popular articles. He was participated in different conference, trainings and work Shops.

ONCHOILA MARING: She is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension at CPGS-AS, Umiam, Meghalaya under Central Agricultural University, Imphal. She has completed her M.Sc. (Ag) from the same university and successfully cleared the ARS NET exam in 2023. She was awarded with NFST fellowship in 2023. She has published 3 research papers in national and international journals and authored 8 book chapters with ISBN in reputable books. She was awarded with best poster presentation awards in National and Zonal conferences held at Hyderabad and Meghalaya respectively. Additionally, she has participated and presented paper at various other Zonal, National and international conferences along with several published abstracts.

1. Evolution of Agricultural Extension in India
2. Extension for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
3. Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and Food Security
4. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Agriculture
5. Digital Transformation in Agricultural Extension
6. Agribusiness Development and Value Addition
7. Women Empowerment in Agriculture
8. Youth Engagement and the Future of Farming
9. Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Farming
10. Institutions of policy formulation in Agriculture and Rural Development
11. Agri tourism and Dairy Tourism