The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, has been formally recognized as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) in the Agriculture Sector by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The recognition was conferred through a Certificate of Recognition presented by MSDE Secretary Smt Debashree Mukherjee at a ceremony held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 2, 2026, and is valid for a period of three years.
Established in 1987, MANAGE aims to strengthen the agricultural extension system in India through training, consultancy, research, and policy support. The institute offers educational programs including Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-warehousing Management (PGDAWM), Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM), and a two-year regular Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management). The recognition will enable MANAGE to diversify into skilling initiatives vital for agricultural growth and strengthen its engagement in agricultural skill development and entrepreneurship.
Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, IAS, Director General of MANAGE and Joint Secretary (Ext), described the empanelment as a significant milestone reflecting the institute's dedication and high standards in capacity building. The vision for contributing to the national skill development mission was developed under his leadership by a team consisting of Dr K C Gummagolmath, Dr Veenita Kumari, and Dr Shalendra. The recognition reinforces MANAGE's commitment to advancing agricultural extension, strengthening institutional capacity, promoting entrepreneurship, and developing a skilled agricultural workforce in alignment with the Government of India's vision.