National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, known as MANAGE, formerly National Centre for Management of Agricultural Extension at Hyderabad, is an autonomous extension and agribusiness management institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The aim of the institute is to instill managerial and technical skills to Extension Officers, Managers, Scientists and Administrators in the agricultural economy, to enable them to provide support and services to farmers and fishermen for practicing sustainable agriculture.

MANAGE, Hyderabad- National Institute of Agricultural extension Management
Other name
MANAGE
TypeAutonomous, Under Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
Established1987
DirectorG. Jayalakshmi, IAS[1]
Postgraduates130 PGDM(ABM)
Location
Hyderabad
,
Telangana
,
India
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
ColoursGreen and White
SportsBasket Ball, Lawn Tennis, Badminton, Snooker, Volleyball, Squash, Table Tennis & Chess
Websitewww.manage.gov.in

History

The institute was established in 1987 as the 'National Centre for Management of Agricultural Extension at Hyderabad', by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India as an autonomous institute, from which its acronym MANAGE is derived. Its status was elevated to that of a National Institute in 1992 and re-christened with its present name - the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management(MANAGE)

Management education: PGDM(ABM)

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agribusiness Management)

Pedagogy

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Agribusiness Management) enables Graduates from Agriculture and allied streams along with other streams of graduation such as engineering,sciences and commerce to acquire the competence to function as effective agri-business managers. The response from Indian and multinational agri-business companies in placement of students as management trainees, and their interest in assigning summer projects to them, validates the launching of the programme. The programme, launched in 1996, is recognized by the AICTE, NBA, AIU. On completion of the programme, successful candidates are awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Agri-Business Management) equivalent to an MBA.

Infrastructure and facilities

Campus

Spread over 17 hectares, the lush green MANAGE campus is an oasis of peace and calm. Located at Rajendranagar, 15 km away from the noise and pollution of the city, the campus is dotted with lawns, parks and trees.

Lecture halls

The lecture halls are air-conditioned. They are equipped with teaching and learning aids such as LCD projectors, digital writing board, Wi-Fi connectivity, computer systems, and other A/V systems.

Library

MANAGE has a library with a valuable collection of books and journals, of national and international repute, in the areas of agriculture, management and other important areas, besides a rich collection of databases on agriculture and allied subjects. The library has a collection of over 12000 titles, Indian and foreign journals, with new ones being added continuously. Access to the database of books, journals, articles, videos and CD-ROMs is managed through eGranthalaya - library management software, and can be accessed through the on-line public access catalogue (OPAC) on the Local Area Network (LAN). The paperless collection includes 300 video cassettes and over 500 CD-ROMs on agriculture, management and related areas. The Library has also been subscribing to electronic databases like PROWESS, India Trades, Indian Harvest and India Stats. Information services include access to databases, assistance in the use of information resources, reference services and literature search services.

IT Support

MANAGE recognises the catalytic role of information technology in improving efficacy and efficiency of managers. A Local Area Network (LAN) connects about 200 nodes to cater to the need of faculty, staff, students and participants. MANAGE has an exclusive computer lab, well equipped with systems for the PG students along with a local area network covering the entire campus and the wi-fi facility. All these are connected to a 8 Mbit/s leased line, ensuring all faculty, staff and students have access to the internet for 24 hours x 7 days. In addition, a 124 kbit/s line serves as back up to the Internet facility. The wi-fi connectivity enables the students to access Internet based teaching material from their hostel rooms and it is also useful to do their class work. A videoconferencing facility enables communication with various institutions / universities in India.

Hostel

PGDM (ABM) being a fully residential program, the campus offers accommodation facilities to students. The hostel block consists of 162 rooms. There is separate boys' and girls' hostel. The hostel has arrangements for hygienic cosmopolitan food.

Recreation and Health centre

To relax after the rigorous course inputs, adequate recreation facilities are available on the campus. These include tennis and badminton courts, a swimming pool, squash court and facilities for table tennis, snooker, carom, chess and a gymnasium. The health care centre is well equipped with out-door patient treatment facilities for resident staff, visiting participants. The students of PGDM(ABM) also can avail consultation services at the Health Centre for minor illness.

Guest house

Facilities on campus for guests includes fully furnished air-conditioned rooms.

Awards and Rankings
University rankings

PGDM (ABM) ranking in Outlook India's "Top 100 Management Schools" of 2018:[2]

  • Best Management School in India for Agribusiness
  • 26th Amongst Top 100 Management Schools in India
  • 3rd Best Management School in South India
  • 1st in Return on Investments(ROI)

Recently, MANAGE Hyderabad received the "Education Leadership Award", Telangana Education Leadership Awards - 2018.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Director General Manage". Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  2. "Outlook-Drshti Survey: India's Top 100 B-Schools". https://www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2 December 2018. External link in |work= (help)
  3. Bhatia, Dr. R. L. "Telangana Leadership Awards". www.cmoasia.org. Retrieved 2 December 2018.

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