PME was introduced through National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) in 1999 and subsequently through National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) in 2006. It is an important component in 12th Plan. Priority setting, Monitoring and Evaluation efforts are critical issues in the management of agricultural research and development. PME is a management tool that can be used to validate programme existence and adjust research agenda for enhanced effectiveness especially in case of the public agricultural research system. PME is an integrated approach incorporating the viewpoints of clientele, policy-makers, researchers and donors to address the societal goals.

In BCKV, The Nodal officer of the PME Cell is