KAU’s Centre for e-Learning Launches New Digital Tools to Enhance Agricultural Education and Outreach

The Centre for e-Learning at Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has unveiled a range of new digital initiatives aimed at transforming agricultural education and expanding outreach to farmers, students, and researchers.The launch signifies a major step forward in combining technology, based education with contemporary agricultural practices.

The meeting was lead by Mr. Gopakumar S., Dean, College of Forestry, and besides that, the event was also honoured with the presence of Dr. A. Sakeer Husain, Registrar of KAU, who re, opened the newly refurbished KAU Agri, Infotech Portal. The redesigned website is intended to offer a great user experience, faster access to the resource library, and in general much more convenience for all users.

The portal, which can be used in Malayalam as well as English, has over one crore visitors who have made it become a very important source of digital knowledge for the farmers.

During the event, there was also a premiere of a short film made by the Centre for e, Learning which presents the use of technology in agriculture from a few years back to now and also the integration of technology in agriculture practices.

In addition, KAU released several new digital learning resources. Dr. K.N. Anith, Director of Research, launched the Knowledge Bank, a digital repository of expert lectures and academic content. Director of Extension, Binoo P. Bonny, launched two new documentary films covering the topic of agriculture, and Director of Education, Kunhamu T. K., revealed a trailer for forthcoming online courses.

Such projects are hoped to facilitate agricultural education at a lower cost, encourage the development of skill sets, and assist in the improvement of farming methods. Through deeply enhancing its digital infrastructure, Kerala Agricultural University is gradually becoming a frontrunner in technology, enabled agricultural learning.