Directorate of Extension Education

About The Directorate

The Directorate of Extension Education was set up on 13^th November 2013 as the nodal Directorate in Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner with component of ATIC keeping in view the major objectives of Extension Education in State Agriculture University.

The Directorate of Extension Education operates KVKs of fourteen districts. Eight KVKs under SKNAU, Jobner namely Ajmer, Alwar-I (Navgaon), Jaipur-II (Kotputli), Dausa, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Sikar (Fatehpur) and Sikar-II (Arnia) and covered three Agro-climatic zone namely IIa -Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage, IIIa Semi-arid eastern Plain and IIIb- Flood prone eastern Plains. Its purpose is to promote agricultural development in the state through quick & efficiently transfer of technology by providing training, advisory & farm information to the farmers & farm women professional extension personnel of line departments. The Mission of the Directorate of Extension is ‘Reaching the Unreached’ for livelihood Security, improved quality life, sustainability of agriculture complex, diversified & risk prone farmers for social equality & inclusive growth.

Dean Profile with Picture and contact details

Prof. S.R. Dhaka was born on 25-07-1965 in a small and highly literate Village-Basdhakan, District-Churu, Rajasthan. He did his B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. from MLSU, Udaipur in the year 1987, M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology and Ph.D. (Ag.) Entomology from Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner in the year 1989 and 2006, respectively. Professor Dhaka has been a First-class Scout and NCC “C” certificate achiever. He has represented university as General Captain of Sports & Games; University Captain of Wrestling; participated four time in Inter University Wrestling and Kabaddi; Student’s Representative in 1987 Student Council of SKNCOA, Jobner.
He started his professional carrier from ARSS Diggi under SKRAU-Bikaner in 1990 and he did remarkable work in farm modernization and developed irrigation water facilities which helped to enhance the quality seed production. Professor Dhaka is a well-known figure in the field of applied entomology and having more than 3 decades of experience in different capacities and has been appreciated by various recognitions.
Dr. Dhaka is also honored by many prestigious awards namely Sri Ram Purskar by The Fertilizer Association of India (FAI), New Delhi; Appreciation Certificate by Harit Kranti, National Agriculture News Paper, Jaipur; Appreciation Certificate: RAU, Bikaner; Krishi Vigyan Gaurav: Bhartia Krishi Anusandhan Samiti, Karnal. Professor Dhaka is also active member of several scientific societies like Entomological Society of India, Entomological Research Association and Society for Development Initiatives. Besides his contribution to the scientific fraternity professor Dhaka has published many Publications viz. Book, Book Chapters, Extension folders, Research papers, and popular articles in national and international repute journals.  He has also attended national and international conferences, seminars, workshops, trainings and has been resource person at many occasions. Professor Dhaka has handled various positions i.e. Incharge at ARSS Diggi, Incharge Central library at RARI, Incharge sports, Convener and member of many committees,  Subject Expert  in Public Service Commission. Professor Dhaka is a research leader and having true zeal as sports person and following the principle “Healthy Body Has Healthy Mind”.

Details of former Directors

1.       Three days training programme on "Promotion Organic farming” was organized at Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner in collaboration with Extension Education Institute, Anand (Gujarat) from 16-01-2023 to 18-01-2023.

2.      Three days training programme entitled "Good Agriculture & Allied Practices for Doubling Farmers Income” was organized at Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner in collaboration with Extension Education Institute, Anand (Gujarat) from 01-03-2023 to 03-03-2023.

3.       Five days interstate ATMA training programme organized at DEE, SKNAU, Jobner by KVK, Alwar from 28 Feb. to 04 March, 2023.

4.       Five days interstate ATMA training programme on “Integrated farming System” organized at DEE, SKNAU, Jobner by Ag. Deptt, Tonk from 20 to 24 March, 2023.

5.       Training programme on “DRUG Addiction’ organized in adopted village Sunderpura, Panchayat Ramjipura-Kalan on dated 14 March, 2023 by DEE, SKNAU, Jobner.

6.      Awareness programme on Scientific Storage of food grain in Warehouse’ was organized by DEE on dated 09-06-2023 with financial support of Warehouse Development & Regulatory Authority, GOI, New Delhi .

7.      Awareness rally programme on Eradication of Parthenium & Pollution control’ was organized by DEE on dated 08-08-2023 in University adopted village Sunderpura 

8.      Four Trainings on “Mental Health” for women organized by Gram Chetna Kendra (NGO), Khedi-Milk, Jaipur at DEE, SKNAU, Jobner.

9.      Training of Master Trainers (Teachers from Govt. schools) under the school Nutrition Garden Initiatives organized at DEE, SKNAU, Jobner on dated 27-09-2023 by UN World Food Programme.

10.  Skill Development Training on Animal Feed Management’ was organized in University adopted village Sunderpura by DEE on dated 29-09-2023.

11.  Training on “Production Technology of seed spice crops” under MIDH organized at DEE, SKNAU, Jobner on dated 18-10-2023. 

12.  Awareness programme on use of Nano-urea by Drone was organized on dated 27-01-2023 at DEE, SKANU, Jobner by Director Research in which staff of SKANU & progressive farmers were participated.

Other Programmes

Ø  Agri-Expo 2022

Three days “Agri Expo-2022” was organized by Directorate of Extension Education from 28-30 Mar, 2022 at Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner. The theme of the expo was “Stepping towards Smart Agriculture.”

Dignitaries: The Expo was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Shri Ashok Gehlot, Hon’ble Chief Minister, GoR; Special Guest Sh. Lal Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Sh. Mahadev Singh Khnadela, Chairman, Kisan Ayog, Sh. Babu Lal Nagar, MLA, Dudu, Sh. Khiladi Lal Bairwa, Chairman, SC Commission, Sh. Deep Chand Khairiya, MLA, Kishangarh Bas, Sh. Alok Beniwal,  MLA, Shahpura, Sh. Suresh Modi, MLA, Neem Ka Thana, Sh. Ram Singh Rao, Chairman, Vanshavali Sarankshan evam Sanvardhan Academy, Prof. Jeet Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKNAU, Jobner and Dr. Sudesh Kumar, Director, DEE. Sh. Ashok Gehlot, Hon’ble CM and Sh. Lal Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Minister Agriculture took an overview tour of exhibitions and interacted with the exhibitors.

Inaugurations: Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sh. Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the Skill Development Centre, Advance Research Lab for Organic Farming, Academic block of SKN College of Agri-Business Management at Jobner, Staff quarters, Dean Residence and Water harvesting structures at CoA, Lalsot,  Girls hostel and Dean Residence at COA, Fatehpur, Dean Residence and Girls hostel at COA, Kumher, Training hall, Farmer’s hostel at ARS, Navgaon and Training hall and Machinery bank at KVK, Navgaon virtually, during the inaugural session of the Agri Expo-2022 on 28 Mar., 2022. The drone was also demonstrated to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Rajasthan during this inaugural function.

Major attractions of the Expo: Drone demonstration, Soil and water sample testing, Hi-tech agriculture, FPOs and Agri-startups, Crop-fruits-quiz competition and University sale publications were the major attraction of this expo. Total 120 companies/institutions/NGOs/entrepreneurs etc. displayed their exhibitions in this expo and total 9500 farmers and 1500 students participated in this event.

Ø  Soil Testing Mobile Van

In a bid to bring soil testing labs closer to rural farmers, the mobile soil testing laboratory of Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU covering the remote villages in all jurisdiction districts of SKNAU. Mobile soil testing laboratory provided the facility of on-the-spot analysis of soil along with the recommendations for the use of manure and fertilizers in correct proportion, in agricultural fields in remote villages where laboratory facilities are not available.

Ø  SKNAU News and Views: The Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner published quarterly New letter “SKNAU News and Views”. This newsletter contains all the events, happenings, achievements and accomplishments of all the constituent units of SKANU, Jobner. 

Ø  University Calendar 2023: The Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner released University Calendar 2023.This calendar contains all the agricultural operations that has to be done by the farmers in different crops in every month for higher production.

Ø  Jobner Krishi: Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner published monthly Hindi magazine "Jobner Krishi". “Jobner Krishi” is being published regularly covering all research based articles useful for the farming community of the state. It is being circulated to all Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes and Agricultural Departments in the State along with the ICAR head quarter, New Delhi.

Ø  A souvenir (Krishi Smarika 2022) specially prepared for farmers’ fair was released and distributed among the farmers during Agri Expo 28-30 March, 2022.

Ø  University Diary 2023: The Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner released University Diary 2023. University diary contains all the information regarding package and practices of all the cereals, oilseed, pulses, vegetables and fruits crop of state.

Ø  DAESI Training

One Year Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) sponsored by MANAGE Hyderabad in collaboration with SIAM, Durgapura, Jaipur, organized at DEE of SKNAU. Total 2 courses were organized during July, 2021 to June, 2022 in which 80 input dealers from Jaipur districts participated. The course is designed by MANAGE, Hyderabad with following objective:

      Orientation of input dealers on location-specific crop production technologies of broad-based agriculture with reference to field problems.

      Building the capacity of input dealers in efficient handling of Inputs.

      To impart knowledge about the laws governing regulation of agricultural Inputs.

      To make input dealers an effective source of farm information at the village level (one stop shop) for the farmers.

Ø  Awareness Programme on Cleanness campaign under Swachha Bharat Mission in adopted village Sunderpura on dated 17-10-2023.

Ø   Camp for senior citizens was organized in University Adopted village Sunderpura on dated      

 04-11-2023.

Ø  Mobile app: The Directorate of Extension Education, SKNAU, Jobner launched Mobile Apps developed by all the Krishi Vigyan Kendras under the jurisdiction area of SKNAU, Jobner to provide technical information to the farming community. More than 3000 farmers downloaded the mobile app of KVKs, apart from this KVKs of SKNAU issued more than 500 advisories through mobile app, different social media group and ICAR developed platform.

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