Dr. Omprakash Parganiha is a Professor of Agricultural Extension Education at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), currently posted at the College of Agriculture and Research Station, Marra (Patan). He began his academic career at the university in 2007 as a Subject Matter Specialist at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, where he served until 2012. During this period of five years, he actively contributed to the dissemination of agricultural technologies among farmers.While continuing his professional responsibilities, he earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in 2016. Since 2013, he has been actively involved in undergraduate teaching and agricultural research. In the academic year 2023–24, Dr. Parganiha served as the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Research Station, Marra (Patan) for one year. He has authored five books focusing on Organizational Development, Rural Sociology and Education Psychology, General Agriculture Compendium as well as success stories of progressive farmers and agricultural graduates. He also manages a YouTube channel under his name, Omprakash Parganiha, where he has uploaded around 50 video lectures covering graduate level topics in agricultural extension. In addition, he has published more than 60 research papers in various national and international journals. Under his supervision, three postgraduate students have successfully completed their research. As a Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, he has handled more than ten research projects. In recognition of his contributions to teaching, he was awarded the Best Teacher Award by the university in 2015–16. He has also received several other honours, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, Best Extension Professional Award and Young Scientist Award.