The Dean shall formulate the research programmes in all the institutions of the University in consultation with the respective Deans and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.

Extension Education

1. (1) A Department of Extension Education shall be established and maintained by the University for the purposes of-
   • (a) undertaking extension education programmes in different Blocks constituted under the Orissa Panchayat Samiti and Zilla Parishad Act, 1959, gradually covering the entire State in such manner as may be determined by Government in consultation with the Board ;
   • (b) collection of information from the field ;
   • (c) rendering assistance to the people in solving their problem relating to agriculture ;
   • (d) dissemination of knowledge ; and
   • (e) such other purposes as may be prescribed.
2. (2) There shall be a Dean of Extension Education who shall be a whole-time officer of the University.
3. (3) The Dean of Extension Education shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.