Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 – Swachhata Class/Swachhata Ki Pathshaala
Event Details:
Conducted Educational sessions and workshops- teaching students about cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene practices.
On Campus training
Event Details:
1. Conducted On Campus training on "Protective measures in coconut cultivation" to the farmers.
2. Lecture delivered on " Coconut cultivation - Introduction, importance, production technology, types of different varieties, major pest and disease control, post harvest aspects and state and central government schemes" to the farmers and farm womens.
3. Also, we have demonstrated a trap for Rhinoceroues beetle and red palm weevil management in KVK Coconut orchard.
Field diagnostic visit to Mango cultivation
Event Details:
1. Field diagnostic visit were made mango cultivation, and die back disease was identified suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.
2. Discussed about important pest and disease management in mango.
3. Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.
4. Discuss about organic cultivation methods.
Scientist visit to farmers field
Event Details:
- Field visit was made to Chilli and Brinjal crop at Kandamanur village of Kadamalaikundu Block.
- The following problem was identified during the visit. Chilli - micronutrient deficiency, Brinjal - Fruit borer.
- We have recommended a foliar application of 19:19:19 + Mn @ 1 % at 60 days after planting. Boric acid @ 0.3% at flowering and 10 days later for chilli. Spraying of Azadirachtin 1.0% EC (10000 ppm) - 3.0 ml/lit for Brinjal fruit borer incidence.
Lecture delivered
Event Details:
- Lecture delivered on "Soil health - Introduction and sustainable soil health management practices" to the farmers.
- we have explained about the importance of soil testing and demonstrated soil sample collection methods to the farmers.
- Also, we have explained about the ICM in Redgram under rainfed conditions to the farmers.
Group Meeting – Follow up of Training
Event Details:
Conducted group meeting with Ex-trainees
Identified their need and problems and provided advisories based on their individual needs: Innovative ideas, licensing, branding and e-NAM registration. Formation of FIGs for group approach
Follow up visit – Impactful Interventions
Event Details:
Visited Banana Value Addition unit which was developed under Impactful Interventions (2023-24)
Developing Banana Powder (sakkai variety), banana instant mix, multi nutrient mixes and dehydrated products and Banana handicrafts.
Advisories given on proper packaging, ZED certification, PMEGP scheme for extending the banana handicrafts unit, marketing strategies and e-NAM registration
Celebration of KVK Golden Jubilee Torch Relay Programme
Event Details:
1. Mr.P.Maheswaran, Programme Coordinator (i/c) welcomed the gathering and briefed KVK Mandated Activities.
2. Presidential address was givenby Dr.P.Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT explained the various activities carried out by KVK during past years.
3.Mr.Y.Alagumuthu, President, Kamatchipuram Panchayat has delivered the special address and also shared the success stories of KVK.
4. Handled the technical sessions on
* Organic pest and disease management practices.
*ICT Tools for Crop Production and marketting.
*ITK Practices for Natural Farming
5.Recorded Video on My Journey with KVK Progressive farmer
Field visit to Coconut, Guava orchard and Lab lab field.
Event Details:
Diagnostic visit to Guava and Coconut field.
-Leaf spot and Anthracnose diseases was identified in Guava fruits.Coconut redpalm weevil affected in coconut palms. Suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.
-In lab lab field, YMV and pod borer incidence was identified and control measures given to the farmer.
Celebration of KVK Golden Jubilee Torch Relay Programme
Event Details:
1. Mr.P.Maheswaran, Programme Coordinator (i/c) welcomed the gathering and briefed KVK Mandated Activities.
2. Presidential address was givenby Dr.P.Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT explained the various activities carried out by KVK during past years.
3. Handled the technical sessions on
* Nano DAP and Urea application.
*Improved Horticultural technologies
*Establishment of Nutri Garden for Food and Nutrition security
4. As Part of FLD (No.21 & Page No.62 in action plan 2024-25 ) Nutri Garden Kit were distributed to the FLD beneficiaries.
5.Method demonstration on Drone.
6.Recorded Video on My Journey with KVK for 3 progressive farmers and entrepreneurs
