As a senior-level ICAR Extension Scientist specialising in technology commercialisation and field extension, and as an active professional associated with several AESA initiatives, I consider AESA to be an actual change agent that has transformed the teaching, research, and field dimensions of agricultural extension in India.

The AESA portal has evolved into a comprehensive one-stop resource centre for extension scientists and professionals seeking practical and research-oriented solutions to challenges in the field. From documentation and knowledge dissemination to capacity building and networking, AESA provides multiple avenues for professional engagement and continuous learning.

The AESA Blogs offer rich insights into successful extension models and innovations, while the Good Practices section distils these learnings into actionable frameworks that can guide field-level implementation. Moreover, the face-to-face interactions and dialogues organized by AESA continue to motivate young and mid-career extension professionals to apply and adapt contemporary tools, methods, and participatory approaches in their own work contexts.

Over the years, AESA has truly proven to be a game changer for agricultural extension professionals in India—helping them stay relevant, innovative, and impactful in their mission to strengthen agricultural development and farmer engagement.

Dr. P. Sethuraman Sivakumar
Principal Scientist (Agricultural Extension)
ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram