Bridging Tech and Tradition: Odisha Welcomes 2nd International Extension Education Congress

Inside the announcement  
According to UNI India, The Statesman, and SEE official circulars, the congress aims to explore how digital technologies are reshaping social ecology and extension education. The event features academic sessions, workshops, and MoUs to strengthen research and capacity building. The Central University of Odisha signed an MoU with SEE to boost knowledge dissemination in agriculture and allied fields.  

SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda emphasized that the congress will benefit researchers, students, and professionals by fostering dialogue on sustainable practices in the digital age. The theme highlights the intersection of technology, society, and environment, urging participants to rethink extension education in a rapidly evolving landscape.  

Notable updates  
• Theme: “Rethinking Social Ecology in a Digital Landscape”  
• Hosted at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar  
• Organized with Society of Extension Education, Agra, and CUO, Koraput  
• MoU signed between CUO and SEE to strengthen research and capacity building  
• Focus on digital transformation in agriculture, environment, and social systems  

Major takeaway  
The congress underscores Odisha’s growing role as a hub for academic and policy dialogue in extension education. By integrating digital perspectives with social ecology, the event sets the stage for innovative approaches to sustainable development.  

Sources: UNI India The Statesman SEEA Circular