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标题：The State of Agricultural Extension Reforms in India: Strategic Priorities and Policy Options
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作者：Babu, Suresh C. ; Joshi, P.K. ; Glendenning, Claire J. 等
期刊名称：Journal of Food Distribution Research
印刷版ISSN：0047-245X
出版年度：2013
卷号：SUPPL
页码：159-172
出版社：Food Distribution Research Society
摘要：Agricultural extension in India has undergone several changes since independence. Still, a large number of smallholder farmers and other vulnerable groups remain unreached by the public extension system. A number of organizational performance issues hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of public extension system. These include inadequate staff numbers, low partnerships, and continued top-down linear focus to extension. This paper has presented a critical review of the current state of agricultural extension reforms in India and based on the field case studies in four states —Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu —has identified policy priorities and strategic options for further refining the on-going reform process and effective implementation of the public agricultural extension system.
关键词：Agricultural extension;strategic priorities;policy options;extension reforms