Section 18(1) in Universities of Agricultural Sciences Act, 2009
(1)There shall be an Extension Education Council consisting of the following members:(i)Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;(ii)The Director of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka;(iii)The Director of Agriculture Marketing, Government of Karnataka;(iv)The Director of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka;(v)The Director of Women & Child Welfare, Government of Karnataka;(vi)The Director of Sericulture, Government of Karnataka;(vii)The Chief Conservator of Forest, Social Forestry Government of Karnataka;(viii)The Director of Watershed, Government of Karnataka;(ix)All Directors and Deans of the University;(x)Registrar;(xi)All Associate Directors of Research and Associate Directors of Extension;(xii)All University Heads of the Departments;(xiii)Two progressive farmers having specialization in Agriculture and allied branches nominated by the Vice-Chancellor to avail the benefit of their specialized knowledge and experience;(xiv)One extension educationist of eminence from outside the University nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any meeting for availing the benefit of their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of such meeting;(xv)One Agro-Industrialist nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any meeting for availing the benefit of their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of such meeting;(xvi)Not more than one representative of the following organizations limited to five as per request of the Vice-chancellor,-(a)The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Karnataka.(b)Co-operation Department, Government of Karnataka.(c)The Karnataka Agro-Industries Development Corporation.(d)Water Resources Department, Government of Karnataka.(e)Fertilizer Corporation of India.(f)National Seeds Corporation.(g)Any other Agro-Industry or Agro-Service Organization/Seed companies.(h)Karnataka State Seeds Corporation.(i)Karnataka State Seed Certification Agency.(j)NGO related to Agriculture and Rural Development.(k)Director of Extension - Member Secretary.
