J.K.K. Munirajah College of Agricultural Science

Social science is an academic discipline concerned with society and the relationships among individuals within a society, which often rely primarily on empirical approaches. The department of Social Sciences in JKKMCAS aims to teach the different economics strategies at both farm and national level and different extension methodologies to the under graduate students and extension services to the farmers of this locality.

Agricultural Extension is the application of scientific research and knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. Generally, Agricultural Extension can be defined as the “delivery of information inputs to farmers. The role of extension services is invaluable in teaching farmers how to improve their productivity. Extension is also critical to move research from the lab to the field and to ensure a return on investment in research by translating new knowledge into innovative practices.

The importance of statistical science in agriculture is obvious, where the collection, analysis and interpretation of numerical data are concerned. Тhe agricultural researches are mainly based on the application of statistical methods and procedures which are helpful in interpretation of data that are measured in agricultural experiments. The application of statistical principles and methods is necessary for effective practice in resolving the different problems that arise in the many branches of agricultural activity. Statistical principles apply in all areas of experimental work and they have a very important role in agricultural experiments. Because of the variability inherent in biological and agricultural data, knowledge of statistics is necessary for their understanding and interpretation.

This management and administration in rural and agro-based setup require a dedicated team of qualified and skilled professionals who have expertise in the domain to bring out effective and efficient changes. Agri-business Management and Rural Development course is a specific and extensive academic underpinning which deals with industry-specific knowledge and skills that students should have in order to make a significant contribution the organizations in which they would be working. The course focuses at bridging the gap of skilled and qualified professional that is required in the respective domain by nurturing the young graduates with industry relevant and market-specific knowledge base so, that they can make a contribution through its application and at the same time would be able to enhance their employability prospects.

In the department of Humanities, Physical Science and Computer Science, language courses are offered in order to develop the interpersonal and communicative skills of the agricultural graduates. Computer courses are offered to teach the basic computer operating skills to the students. Physical activities and yoga can improve the quality of life, physical & mental fitness and health of the students.