Chapter V RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

(1) The University may establish and maintain one or more Agricultural Experiment Stations for research, both fundamental and applied in all Faculties, in addition to the maintenance of institutions which stand transferred to the University under sub-section (8) of Section 43. The Board shall appoint, in the manner prescribed, a person who had training in agriculture as the Director of Agricultural Experimental Stations. The Director shall initiate, guide and co ordinate all agricultural research and be responsible for the efficient working of such stations.

(2) The University may, at any time, with the approval of the Government close down, either permanently or temporarily, any of the Agricultural Experiment Stations specified in sub section (1).

(1) The University shall establish an Agricultural and Home Science Extension Service for the purposes of –

(a) undertaking extension programmes on a phased programme covering the entire State of Andhra Pradesh in such manner as may be determined by the Government in consultation with the Board;

(b) dissemination of information for the solution of problems relating to agriculture and domestic fields ;

(c) establishment of youth clubs for developing the interests of young people in agriculture ; and

(d) such other purposes as may be prescribed.

(2) The Board shall appoint in the manner prescribed a person who had training in agriculture as the Director of Agricultural and Home Science Extension Service. He shall be responsible for dissemination of such information and planning and execution of a programme of extension work based upon the results of research.

The Government shall endeavour to secure proper co ordination between the departments of the Government and the University in the conduct of research and extension work and may tender necessary advice to the Board in that regard.