MSDE recognises MANAGE, Hyderabad, as 'Centre of Excellence-Skills' in the agriculture sector

4 November 2026 · English Agriculture

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Topics: Agriculture · 4 November 2026 Current Affairs (UPSC / TNPSC / SSC / RRB)

News

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has recognised the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, as a 'Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills)' in the agriculture sector. MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee presented the certificate at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, on 2 Nov 2026; it is valid for three years (9 Oct 2026 – 8 Oct 2029). MANAGE is the only agriculture institution among the 19 empanelled through the 'Green Channel' under the Guidelines for Empanelment of CoE-Skills and Vocational Training Centres. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced it on 4 Nov.

Key facts

Recognition	CoE-Skills (Agriculture) – MSDE; certificate 2 Nov 2026, Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi (Secretary Debashree Mukherjee)
Validity	3 years – 9 Oct 2026 to 8 Oct 2029
Green Channel	For Institutes of National Importance, PM-SETU-upgraded ITIs and ministry/State CoEs – go straight to the Executive Committee without the regular evaluation
This batch	19 institutions – renewable energy 5, chemicals 5, multi-sector 4; construction, iron & steel, marine engineering, tourism, agriculture 1 each
MANAGE	Set up 1987; autonomous body under the Agriculture Ministry; Rajendranagar, Hyderabad (Telangana); DG Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Courses	PGDM (Agri-Business Management, 2 years); PG diplomas in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM) and Agri-warehousing Management (PGDAWM)

Background

• Agricultural extension carries research results to farmers. MANAGE was set up in 1987 to strengthen the country's extension system and offers training, consultancy, research and policy support. The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), piloted under the NATP and extended nationwide by the 2005 extension-reforms scheme, works as a registered society at the district level.
• Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC) scheme: MANAGE coordinates free 45-day training for agriculture graduates through Nodal Training Institutes. NABARD channels the subsidy through banks – 36% for the general category and 44% for women, SC/ST and candidates from North-Eastern and hill States.
• Skilling: MSDE was created in 2014. Its empanelment guidelines for CoE-Skills came out in 2026; empanelment is scheme-agnostic and meant as a long-term association. The Agriculture Ministry said the recognition will help MANAGE expand into skilling.
• Geography: Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana (formed on 2 June 2014); it stands on the Musi river on the Deccan Plateau.

Tamil Nadu link: there is no direct Tamil Nadu link to this news. In Tamil Nadu, agricultural extension and skill training are led by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (1971).

Source: The Daily Pioneer, Kashmir Despatch (Agriculture Ministry statement), 4 Nov 2026; PIB (MSDE – list of 19, 2 Nov 2026); manage.gov.in; Indian Bank (ACABC); TNAU Agritech (ATMA)

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