New Delhi: MANAGE Hyderabad has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) in the Agriculture Sector by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India.
The recognition is expected to strengthen the Institute’s role in agricultural skill development, capacity building and entrepreneurship.
The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, is an autonomous organisation working under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Established in 1987, MANAGE Hyderabad aims to strengthen the agricultural extension system in the country. The Institute offers training, consultancy, research and policy support in the field of agricultural extension.
MANAGE also offers educational programmes such as the Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-warehousing Management (PGDAWM) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM).
Additionally, the Institute offers a two-year regular programme called the Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management).
Over the years, MANAGE Hyderabad has played an important role in strengthening the capacities of agricultural extension functionaries, promoting innovative approaches in agricultural extension and facilitating entrepreneurship development in the agricultural sector.
Through its training programmes, knowledge-sharing initiatives and institutional activities, the Institute works towards equipping agricultural professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with relevant knowledge and competencies.
MSDE Confers Centre of Excellence-Skills Recognition on MANAGE Hyderabad
The recognition of MANAGE Hyderabad as a Centre of Excellence-Skills has been formally conferred through a Certificate of Recognition presented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
The certificate was presented at a ceremony held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, on 2 November 2026. Smt Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, presented the Certificate to MANAGE.
The recognition is valid for a period of three years.
The empanelment will provide an opportunity to MANAGE Hyderabad to diversify towards skilling, which is vital for the growth of agriculture and the country.
It will further strengthen the Institute’s engagement in agricultural skill development and entrepreneurship in alignment with the Government of India’s vision of creating a skilled, competent and entrepreneurial workforce.
MANAGE Hyderabad to Strengthen Agricultural Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
The Centre of Excellence-Skills recognition reinforces MANAGE Hyderabad’s continued commitment to advancing agricultural extension, strengthening institutional capacity, promoting entrepreneurship and contributing to the development of a skilled and dynamic agricultural workforce in the country.
The vision to contribute to the skill development mission of the country, with empanelment being a key component of this initiative, was developed under the leadership of Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, IAS, Director General (MANAGE) and Joint Secretary (Ext).
The initiative was developed by a team consisting of Dr K C Gummagolmath, Dr Veenita Kumari and Dr Shalendra.
Commenting on the recognition, Shri Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, IAS, Director General (MANAGE) and Joint Secretary (Ext), described the empanelment as a significant milestone reflecting the dedication, hard work and high standards upheld by the Institute in the field of capacity building.
He emphasised that this recognition brings with it great responsibility to further strengthen the standards for programme execution and enhance the contribution of the Institute to the nation’s skilling mission.
With this recognition, MANAGE Hyderabad will have an opportunity to further expand its contribution to agricultural skilling, institutional capacity building and entrepreneurship development in the country.
