Research and Extension
The University has strengthened its research and extension base by establishing eight Zonal Research Stations, four Zonal Sub-stations, 7 Commodity Research Stations and 13 Adaptive Research Stations spread over the state/ along with 48 All India Coordinated Research Projects. Also more than 41 National Agricultural Technology Projects are in operation. A number of adhoc projects funded by different external agencies are also implemented in the University.
The University has a separate Directorate of Extension Education which refines technologies and disseminates knowledge to farming community through a network of 28 KVKs in all Districts of Odisha under different agro-climatic zones. It also provides feed back to the research system for finding solution to the farmer's problems. Transfer of knowledge programmes are carried out through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), University Extension Block Programme (UEBP), Information and Communication wing, Distance Education, Video Project, Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC), Kissan Call Centre (KCC) and Odisha Gender Resources Centre (OGRC).
Coordinates: 20°15′52″N 85°48′43″E / 20.264512°N 85.81202°E / 20.264512; 85.81202
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