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EXTENSION PROGRAM BUILDING-MEANING AND ITS IMPORTANCE

Meaning:
A written statement of situation, objectives, problems and solutions which has been
prepared on the basis of an adequate and systematic planning effort and which forms the basis of
extension teaching activities in a specific area, for a given period.
Introduction:
Program planning is essential for any systematic attempt to achieve desired goals. The
use of planning is to discover and prepare the way for action that should be taken. The use of
planning is to discover and prepare the way for action that should be taken.
Importance of program planning:
1. Avoid wastage of resources :
Planning helps in minimizing the waste of time and money and provides general
efficiency. Optimum can be accomplished under the prevailing circumstances and
conditions .
2. Provide guidance :
Planning ensures careful consideration of what is to be done and why;
Establishes objectives etc...
3. Continuity:
Planning gives continuity to the program because a plan is available in black and
white ,the change of personnel will not affect the tempo or direction of the work .
4. Provide reliable information:
When and whatever information is required about the program, situation and
resources etc...
5. Institutional support :
For proper implementation of the plan , the involved or affected persons must be
in agreement.
6. Leadership development:
Development of leadership is one of the keys to success and planning. It is one of
the best methods to developing leadership.
7. Minimize conflicts :
Many conflicts like conflicts of resources , conflicts of personalities etc...may
arise while executing a program. These can easily be removed at the planning stage . A
good program planning process will avoid unnecessary conflicts.
8. Local support:
A program planned with the co operation of the people and based on their needs
will get full support from them. For any program in extension education, which is not
supported by the local people , it is difficult to achieve its goals.
9. Avoiding future problems :
A good planning always identifies and monitor future developments that will have
a major impact on performance or results.

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