Report of the Working Group on Agricultural Extension for Agriculture and Allied Sectors for the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17)

During 12th Plan, the Mission shall focus on sustainable small farm agriculture, especially in rainfed areas, through integrated farming systems approach incorporating components of natural resource management minimizing external costs and maximizing realization through value addition in crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries etc. This working group report recommends that National Mission on Agricultural Extension be launched during the 12th Plan to deepen, widen and carry forward the extension reforms agenda of 11th Plan to meet the challenges brought out in the 12th Plan Approach Paper