One-year Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) programme was inaugurated at ICAR-KVK, Gonikoppal on 10th February, 2023 in collaboration with SAMETI, UAS Bengaluru, MANAGE, Hyderabad and Dept. of Agriculture, Kodagu District. Dr. Balachandra Biradar, Deputy Director, Dept. of Agriculture, Kodagu inaugurated the programme. Dr.B.Kalpana, State Nodal Officer, SAMETI (South), UAS, Bengaluru highlighted the overview and importance of DAESI programme.

Shri. Veerendra Kumar K.V. SMS (Plant Protection), ICAR-KVK, Gonikoppal welcomed the dignitaries and 40 participants. The entire programme was coordinated by Shri. Prabhakara, SMS (Horticulture). The programme was sponsored by Forty Agricultural Input dealers from different parts of Kodagu. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Akshatha.K, Facilitator (DAESI).