Hyderabad:
The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, will organize an international workshop titled “MANAGE Dialogue 2026: Future of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services” from 24 to 26 February 2026 at its campus in Hyderabad, India.
The three-day global dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, extension professionals, development practitioners, agri-startups, and students to deliberate on emerging challenges and innovations shaping the future of agricultural extension systems worldwide.
Key Themes
The workshop will focus on critical themes including:
- Reimagining agricultural extension in a changing global context
- Digital and data-driven extension approaches
- Climate-resilient and sustainable extension systems
- Market-oriented and entrepreneurship-focused extension
- Policy, governance, and financing of extension services
- Extension education, capacity building, and knowledge linkages
- Multi-stakeholder engagement and field-level innovations
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Participation
The event is open to a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- Policymakers, government representatives, and farmers
- International development organizations
- Agricultural universities and research institutions
- Extension professionals and development practitioners
- Agri-startups and private sector representatives
- NGOs, FPO leaders, community organizations
- Researchers, students, youth, and women professionals
Call for Papers
Participants are invited to submit research articles, case studies, and review papers (maximum 12 pages) aligned with the dialogue themes. The last date for submission is 15 January 2026, and selected papers will be invited for presentation during the workshop.
Submissions should be sent to:
Dr. Saravanan Raj, Director (Agricultural Extension), MANAGE
📧 saravananraj.manage@gmail.com
Registration
Interested participants can register through the official MANAGE website:
👉 https://www.manage.gov.in
MANAGE Dialogue 2026 is expected to serve as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, policy insights, and collaborative action to strengthen agricultural extension and advisory services in India and globally.
Author
Gagan Tripathi is an agripreneur, plant scientist, and author known for his work in agritech innovation and sustainable horticulture. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Plant Orbit, a horticulture-focused startup dedicated to making healthy, scientifically managed plants accessible to urban and institutional consumers. Born in 2000, Gagan holds a master’s degree in Agriculture Extension and Communication, blending agricultural science with entrepreneurship and community outreach. He is also the author of the bestseller “Roadmap to Your Healthy Succulents”. His work focuses on sustainable plant care, green entrepreneurship, and building impact-driven agri startups in India.
