https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/issue/feedJournal of Extension Education2025-08-16T06:20:13+00:00Dr. D Puthira Prathapeditorextension@gmail.comOpen Journal Systems<p><strong>The <em>Journal of Extension Education (JEE)</em> is a peer-reviewed open-access journal in the field of extension education published by the Extension Education Society (EES).</strong></p>The journal is published in both <em>print</em> and <em>online</em><em> </em>versions. [<strong>Print ISSN: 0971-3123; Online ISSN: 2456-1282</strong>]. The CODEN assigned to JEE is <strong><em>JEEOBM</em> .</strong><br /><p><strong><br /></strong></p>https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1854From the Editor's Desk2025-08-14T06:20:26+00:00PRATHAP D PUTHIRAeditorextension@gmail.com<p><strong>This editorial (JEE , 35 (4)) deals with the strategies for enhancing extension's role in agritourism.</strong></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1596Awareness and Consumption of Millets among Young Adults of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh2024-07-28T02:19:16+00:00Ragini Ranawatraginiranawat20@gmail.comKesar Chayalkesarchayal@gmail.comLalita Vattalalitavatta@bhu.ac.in<p><em>The present study was conducted with the objective to identify the awareness levels and consumption </em><em>of millets among young adults from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in India . A total of 232 young </em><em>adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years were interviewed in this concurrent nested design-based </em><em>study. The objective of this study was to identify the awareness of millets and investigate the </em><em>consumption patterns of millets among young adults. The results showed that although 80.20 percent </em><em>of the respondents were aware of millets in general, only 23.20 percent knew of more than 5 </em><em>types of millets. The recognition rate was lowest for Barnyard millet (35.60%). The consumption </em><em>pattern showed majority of the respondents were consuming millets but the frequency was only ‘few </em><em>times a year’. The study concluded that young adults need to be made aware about the importance and </em><em>ways of consuming millets for better mainstreaming of millets among the population.</em></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1744Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Rural Development in India: Lessons from the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (Improved India Mission) Programme2025-04-29T03:53:37+00:00Lalitha Sslalithargniyd@gmail.comRex Sahayarajrexsahayaraj.msw@kclas.ac.inUmarani Sumarani040583@gmail.com<p class="Normal1" style="text-align: justify;"><em>The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is an initiative by the Government of India that fosters </em><br /><em>collaborations </em><em>between Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and rural communities to promote holistic rural </em><em>development. The present study was conducted to examine the experiences, role, functions </em><em>and perspectives of UBA Coordinators in transforming rural communities through UBA projects. </em><em>Insights were drawn from a focus group discussion with 50 UBA coordinators from 50 HEIs from 15 </em><em>districts of Tamil Nadu, a constituent state of India. The findings reveal that the UBA </em><em>coordinators had made significant efforts to foster trust in community leadership, identify the </em><br /><em>needs of the community, and establish connections with partner organizations to carry out UBA </em><em>projects. The findings of the study can be used to enhance UBA strategies, empowering rural </em><em>communities across India with tailored, technology-driven solutions.</em></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1658Potential of Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) for the Sustainability of Dairy Industry: Case of three Co-operatives in Kerala2025-02-01T02:28:27+00:00Shyam Suraj S Rshyamsura@gmail.comG R Jayadevaneditorextension@gmail.com<p><em>The milk production in Kerala is almost static for the last few years, and the major reasons for </em><em>this are the increased cost of production and the reduction in the number of dairy animals. Due to </em><em>scarce resources, small-scale farmers are challenged to raise funds to increase the herd size. One </em><em>way to solve the problem is to mobilise resources through collaboration with community-based </em><em>organisations such as Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) formed under the dairy cooperatives. The </em><em>present research investigated the impact of establishing JLGs under the ambit of dairy cooperatives </em><br /><em>and providing finance for purchasing dairy animals. The case study examined three dairy </em><em>cooperatives in the Wayanad district and observed a significant rise in milk procurement </em><em>within the societies through the establishment of JLGs.</em></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1711University-Industry Collaboration in Dairy and Poultry Sectors of Andhra Pradesh: Status of Stakeholders’ Participation2025-01-25T01:26:25+00:00Mahesh Pmaheshext6@gmail.comSUBRAHMANYESWARI Bodapatieswariext@gmail.comAmol Patil mailtodramolpatil@gmail.com<p><em>This study examines the extent and purpose of university researchers and industry personnel </em><em>participation in University Research-Industry (UR-I) linkages within the dairy, poultry, and </em><br /><em>pharmaceutical sectors of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati, </em><br /><em>Andhra Pradesh, India was selected as the technology-generating unit, and three sectors - </em><em>dairy, poultry, and pharmaceuticals - were chosen as technology-utilizing units. Data were </em><em>collected from 60 university researchers and 40 industry personnel using semi-structured </em><em>interviews, coded, and analysed for percentage and frequency. Findings indicate that most </em><em>university researchers (51.67%) and industry personnel (45.00%) exhibit low participation </em><em>in UR-I activities, primarily due to a focus on small-scale farming and lack of awareness about </em><em>university capabilities, respectively. Key activities such as trainings, research sponsorships, and </em><em>joint funding were underutilized, with telephone calls and personal visits being more common. The </em><em>study underscores the need for universities and industries to enhance collaboration for mutual </em><em>benefits and the advancement of the livestock sector. Effective communication, regular meetings, </em><em>and leveraging each other’s expertise are crucial for fostering innovation </em><em>and competitiveness.</em></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1649Impact of Kitchen Gardens as an Empowering Initiative for Mothers of Children with Disabilities2025-03-20T11:11:18+00:00A Nirmala Foustaniravathi@gmail.comRymala Matheneditorextension@gmail.comV Meenaeditorextension@gmail.com<p><em>This study explores the impact of kitchen gardens as an empowering initiative for mothers of </em><br /><em>children </em><em>with disabilities in Chennai City. Kitchen gardens, can be established on small patches of land </em><em>with minimal technical input, offer a sustainable solution for supplemental food production and </em><em>improving the livelihoods of urban and rural poor communities. The study involved training 50 </em><br /><em>mothers of children with disabilities at Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College, Chennai </em><br /><em>in developing kitchen gardens within their small dwelling spaces. Participants were initially </em><br /><em>provided with seed kits, containing vegetables such as ladyfinger, brinjal, bottle gourd, </em><em>cucumber and bitter gourd. This initiative led to increased income and enhanced </em><em>nutritional security for the mothers. It also empowered them to balance work and family life by </em><em>enabling them to sell produce in local markets. The study concludes that kitchen gardening is a </em><em>sustainable and profitable initiative that economically empowers mothers of disabled children, </em><em>allowing them to stay engaged in the </em><em>home environment while providing care for their children.</em></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/https://www.extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/1775Awareness and Perceptions of Farmers about Water Pollution in Rajasthan2025-05-01T04:58:34+00:00Gargi Bhatteditorextension@gmail.comAravindh Kumarstarowin7@gmail.com<p><em>This study assessed 120 farmers’ awareness and perceptions of water pollution in Udaipur district </em><em>of Rajasthan, India using Latent Class Analysis (LCA). Findings revealed that most of the farmers </em><br /><em>had low legal literacy (67.50%), with limited awareness on laws such as the Environment Protection </em><br /><em>Act, 1986, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. While 85.83 per cent </em><em>perceived visible effects of water pollution, such as foul smells, only 13.33 per cent were aware </em><em>of specific legal frameworks. Television and social media emerged as primary information sources. </em><br /><em>The study highlights the need for targeted legal literacy </em><em>programmes to empower farmers in addressing water pollution issues.</em></p>2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/