The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence-Skills by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. This recognition will provide an opportunity for MANAGE to diversify towards skilling, which is vital for the growth of agriculture and the country.
The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) in the Agriculture Sector by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The Institute, established in 1987, aims at strengthening the agricultural extension system in the country. MANAGE offers training, consultancy, research, and policy support in the field of agricultural extension.
The Institute offers various educational programs such as Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-warehousing Management (PGDAWM), Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM), and a two-year regular program called Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management). MANAGE has been playing an important role in strengthening the capacities of agricultural extension functionaries, promoting innovative approaches in agricultural extension and facilitating entrepreneurship development in the agricultural sector. Through its training programs, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and institutional activities, the Institute works towards equipping agricultural professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with relevant knowledge and competencies.
The recognition as a Centre of Excellence has been formally conferred through a Certificate of Recognition presented by the MSDE at a ceremony held on 2 November 2026. Smt Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, presented the certificate to MANAGE.
The empanelment will provide an opportunity to the Institute to diversify towards skilling which is vital for the growth of agriculture and the country. It will further strengthen MANGE's engagement in agricultural skill development and entrepreneurship in alignment with the Government of India's vision of creating a skilled, competent, and entrepreneurial workforce.
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