MANAGE Invites Entries for Agri Film Festival-2022

The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) has called for entries from individuals and organizations for the Agri Film Festival- 2022 scheduled to be held on March 11.

The film festival is aimed at promoting & recognizing films that capture field-level innovations, best agricultural practices, farmer empowerment, and innovation in extension management, a MANAGE official said.

“The winners will get attractive cash prizes and participation certificates,” the official said. The last date for submission of entries is February 10.

Major Themes:          

• Breakthrough Agricultural Technologies

• Innovations in Agricultural Extension Management

• Integrated Farming Systems

• Agricultural Marketing

• Sustainable Food Systems

• Horticulture

• Animal Husbandry

• Dairy Management

• Fisheries Development

• Govt. schemes and projects related to agricultural development

About MANAGE:

• The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India established MANAGE in 1987 as the National Centre for Management of Agricultural Extension in Hyderabad as an autonomous Institute, from which its acronym 'MANAGE' is derived.

• In 1992, its status was elevated to that of a National Institute in recognition of its importance and expansion of activities throughout the country, and it was renamed the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management. MANAGE is the Indian response to agricultural extension challenges in a rapidly growing and diverse agriculture sector.

Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship (CIA):

The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management hosts the Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship CIA- MANAGE. It offers a one-stop-shop for launching successful agricultural and allied ventures. Its Agri Innovation launchpad will enable aspiring enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to realize their dreams and create the next big thing in India's agricultural sector.

Focus Areas of MANAGE:

The Hyderabad-based Institute is an autonomous body set up by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It provides management training, consultancy, management education, research, and information services.