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One of the primary goals of this handbook is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of agricultural extension. This includes an overview of extension methods, tools, and techniques and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of extension agents/researchers and the communities they serve. This manual includes a series of twelve practical aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in rural development. Each practical is designed to provide hands-on experience and facilitate active learning. The following is a list of the practical:1. Group Discussion Exercises2. Handling and Preparation of Audio-Visual Aids3. Preparation of extension literature4. Presentation skills exercise5. Micro-teaching exercise6. Understanding the problems encountered by the villagers/ farmers7. Organization and functioning of DRDA and various development departments at the district level8. NGOs for learning from their experience in rural development9. Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) techniques with their application in village development10. Community radio, and television studio for understanding the process of programme production11. Script writing, print and electronic media12. Developing script for radio, television