KAU Centre Unveils Digital Tools to Boost Agricultural Learning

Fast Summary

• Event: Kerala Agricultural university (KAU) launched a series of digital initiatives through its Center for e-Learning to enhance agricultural education and outreach.
• Highlights:

– Updated KAU Agri-infotech Portal inaugurated by Dr. A. Sakeer Husain, Registrar of KAU.
– Portal available in Malayalam and English has received over 1 crore visitors.
– Premiered a short film showcasing technology’s role in agriculture during the event.
– released several new resources:
– Knowlege Bank-a digital archive of expert lectures launched by Dr. K.N. Anith, Director of Research.
– Two new documentaries on agricultural topics released by Binoo P. Bonny, Director of extension.- Teaser for upcoming online courses unveiled by Kunhamu T.K., Director of Education.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The kerala Agricultural University’s emphasis on integrating digital platforms highlights the evolving role of technology in modern agricultural education and research dissemination. The multi-language accessibility and widespread usage metrics (over 1 crore visitors) indicate demand among stakeholders, from farmers to researchers.

Such initiatives have the potential to reshape how expertise is shared across India’s diverse agricultural landscape,allowing more accessible learning tools for varied demographics while facilitating innovation-driven growth in agriculture-a key sector for India’s economy.

By combining traditional knowledge with tech-enabled approaches like short films, online courses, and archives such as Knowledge Bank, KAU sets an example that could inspire similar efforts nationwide. However, successful implementation will depend on sustained engagement with grassroots-level users who might benefit most from these resources-farmers directly implementing learnings on the field.

Read More: Published September 09, 2025 at 08:42 pm IST