• Nikita Khoisnam
• Rocky Thokchom
• Guneshori Maisnam
• Sapna Jarial

Horticulture is an art and science mainly concerned with cultivated plants directly used by people for food, medicine and aesthetic gratification. Its enormous residues/waste are source of important raw materials for other industries/factories after recycling and processing. Utilization of these materials in proper manner prevents the huge loss of untapped biomass and environmental hazards issues. The proper utilization of horticulture residues such as peels (fruits/vegetables), leaves, stems, stalks, inflorescences, flowers, etc. that are unsuitable for consumption or cannot processed or left on the field after harvest, can serve as an important alternative source of plants nutrients (macro and micronutrients), livestock feed, bio-fertilizers, fibres and bioactive compounds etc. Future challenges, expectations, sustainability and feasibility of utilizing these residues are the important key factors for horticulture waste management. Thus, Agricultural extension has become a centre of attention in work out and publicizing knowledge and helping Indian farmers to be a proficient and qualified decision makers in converting horticultural residues into highly commercial outputs for sustainable renewable resource which will be an important source of additional income. This research article will provide a conceptual and theoretical framework for agricultural extension education in management of horticultural crops residues in views of environmental issues, bio-safety and bio-diversity conservation.

Horticulture, agricultural extension, residues management, environmental issues, competent decision maker.

"ROLE OF EXTENSION EDUCATION IN MANAGEMENT OF HORTICULTURAL CROP RESIDUES ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.1116-1126, December 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDT06183.pdf

"ROLE OF EXTENSION EDUCATION IN MANAGEMENT OF HORTICULTURAL CROP RESIDUES ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp1116-1126, December 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDT06183.pdf