National Symposium on the role scientific research and its management in accelerating socio-economic Tranasformation/ edited by K V Raman... [et al]

Increase in agricultural productivity through the application of scientifically developed agricultural technologies holds the key for sustained economic growth. This fact is all the more true where agriculture continues to be the main stay of Indian economy. Scientists working in agricultural research have a pivotol role to play for modernising our agriculture.

Scientists and administrators, whose main task remains to be bringing about major changes in socio-economic scene of our country, should be quite respon sive to the responsibilities and accounta bility for the time and funds spent in agricultural research and activities. extension

Impact of agricultural research on socio economic status in rural India needs to be evaluated and possible shifts in policy planning in agricultural research have to be contemplated, corrective measures be taken up, priorities to be analysed and new strategies have to be developed. Management of research project formu lation, execution and management of technology development, diffusion and adoption by farmers attain a greater role for socio-economic transformation. The research projects should be time bound, mission-oriented. relevant to national priorities and should yield practical results.

In this volume, number of papers focus their attention on the role of agricultural scientists in modernizing out agriculture, Therefore, it is an invaluable. addition to the agricultural research management and research policy and will be sable for those indispen involved in agricultural research planers, policy makers, scientists. scholars and students.