
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, grown to 731 KVKs in 2023. As the frontline extension system, KVKs have their footprint in every successful technology developed by institutions and adopted by farmers.... |
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.
Off campus Programme on Intensive campaign on Balanced use of fertilizer.
Event Details:
1. Conducted Off campus Programme on “Intensive campaign on Balanced use of fertilizer” to the farmers and Rural youths.
2. Explained about the importance of soil and water testing for effective utilization of fertilizers, Irrigation water and to minimize the excessive use of chemical fertilisers.
3. We have explained about Types of Farm Waste (Crop residues, animal waste, kitchen waste, agro-industrial waste), Importance of Farm Waste Recycling, Compost Preparation Method, Vermicomposting Technology, Crop Residue Management Techniques and Economic benefits of recycling farm waste to the farmers.
Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet
Event Details:
• The Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet was conducted to provide regular technical guidance and handholding support for promoting organic farming and agri-entrepreneurship.
• The program started with an inaugural address by Mr. M. Arun Raj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), KVK Theni, followed by a presidential address by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni.
• Dr.V. Karthikpandi, SMS (Plant Protection), explained about mushroom cultivation and methods for preparing bio-inputs.
• A technical session on innovative technologies in spices was also conducted, where different spices, uses and value-added products and also explained the procedures for MSME ZED Certification by M.Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science).
• An exhibition was also organized to showcase products developed by KVK-supported entrepreneurs, such as different types of banana powder, dates powder, amchur powder, tomato powder, betel vine drink, grape pomace pickle, and nutri balls.









