Mobile Learning for Transforming Education and Improving Learning Outcomes on Agriculture in India
Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension
1 - Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Department of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour-813 210, Bihar
2 - Chairman, Department of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour-813 210, Bihar
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