


Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centre) in India is a unique system of technology transfer. Started its service on 21st March 1974 at Puducherry, the first KVK in India ... |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India mandated the establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras as grassroots level Farm Science Centres to provide various types of farm support activities like technology dissemination to farmers, training, awareness to achieve the set of objectives. KVK have made dent and has become part of decentralized planning and implementation instrument to achieve desired level of growth in agriculture and allied sector in the district.
KVK play a vital role in conducting on farm testing to demonstrate location specific agricultural technologies. KVK conducts demonstrations to prove the potential of various crops at farmers’ fields. Also conduct need based training programmes for the benefit of farmers and farm women, rural youths. KVK creates awareness about improved agricultural technologies through extension programmes. Critical and quality inputs like seeds, planting materials, organic products, bio fertilizers and livestock are produced by the KVK and made available to the farmers.
Technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of technology/products through the following activities of KVK.
- On-farm testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
- Frontline demonstrations to establish its production potentials on the farmers’ fields.
- Training of farmers to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural technologies, and training of extension personnel to orient them in the frontier areas of technology development.
- To work as resource and knowledge centre of agricultural technology for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district.
- In order to create awareness about improved technology, a large number of extension activities will be taken up.
- The seeds and planting materials produced by the KVKs will also be made available to the farmers.


Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada
Event Details:
* Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada at Kamatchipuram Colony Anganwadi Center, Chinnamanur Block.
* Conducted an awareness programme on the importance of Poshan Vatikas for enhancing dietary diversity by providing key micronutrients through local fruits, vegetables, GLVs.
* Distribution of vegetables seedlings to the Anganwadi Center and mothers for setting up Poshan Vatikas at AWC and household level.
* Distribution of ICDS Millets biscuits to the SAM children.
* Pledge was taken on Poshan Vatikas for healthy lifestyle.

Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada
Event Details:
Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada at Kamatchipuram Anganwadi Center, Chinnamanur Block
• Handled a technical session on importance Poshan Vatika for improving the well-being of women and children.
• Delivered a lecture on the theme of world health day “Healthy beginning, Hopeful Futures” like first1000 golden days and its importance, consumption pattern of energy yielding, body building and protective foods and formulation of complementary foods to eradicate micronutrient malnutrition.
• Exhibited and Distribution of KVK Multi Nutrient Ready to Use (RtU) mixes to the mothers and children especially for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) children.
