Events

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1. Explained about KVK activities with related to natural farming
2. Lecture delivered about soil health management practices under natural farming condition and vermicompost production Technologies

3. We have handled technical session on Composting technologies and recycling of farm waste to the farmers.
4. Explained about Various state and central government schemes for Natural Farming related activities

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1. CFLD Field day was organised to Ground nut (GJG 32) crop at Kathirnarasingapuram village of Andipatty block.

2. We have recorded yield parameters and farmers feedback regarding this variety performance.

3. Also, we have documented video bytes about CFLD programme from farmers.

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1. CFLD Field visit was made to Ground nut (GJG 32) at Kathirnarasingapuram village of Andipatty block.

2. We have identified micronutrient deficiency problem. Recommended foliar application of MN mixture @ 0.5 % to the farmer's.

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* 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.

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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.

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Mrs.S.Mahalakshmi and Mrs. A.Rani visited KVK to prepare tomato powder using KVK Food Processing Incubation Center
• Earlier, they had attended our on-campus training on Value Addition in Tomato on 12.03.2025
• Provided advisories on FSSAI, MSME-Udyam registration, branding, packaging, labelling procedures and marketing strategies.

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Mrs.K.Muthumeena and Mrs. R.Asha from Gandamanur Village visited KVK to prepare banana flour based brownie and cake using KVK Food Processing Incubation Center
• Earlier, they had attended our training programme on value addition of fruits under DAPSC Programme.
• Provided advisories on FSSAI, MSME-UDYAM registration, branding and labelling procedures.
• Plant Variety Journal of India
• Certificate of Registration
• National Register of Plant Varieties
• National Gene Bank
• National Gene Fund
• Benefit Sharing
• Rights of Community
• Convention Countries, Plant Varieties Protection Appellate Tribunal

 Mr.Suseenthar, Traditional Paddy Variety Conservator and Progressive Farmer, Virudhachalam handled a session on traditional paddy cultivation and conservation practices.
 Interaction of traditional varieties and Minor Forest Produce with head man of tribal
 Exhibited the traditional varieties of paddy, millets, pulses, vegetables seeds and tubers of farmers and tribal community.

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Organized Training cum Awareness Programme on Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority at KVK Premises.
 The programme was presided over by Dr.P.Patchaimal, Chairman, KVK Theni. During his address he has highlighted the importance of PPV&RA especially in rural and hills areas.
The following topic were handled by Programme Coordinator (i/c) and all the SMSs of KVK Theni
• Overview of PPV&RA, Objectives, General Functions of the Authority
• Rights under the Act
• Registration, Fees for Registration
• DUS test centers
• Plant Variety Journal of India
• Certificate of Registration
• National Register of Plant Varieties
• National Gene Bank
• National Gene Fund
• Benefit Sharing
• Rights of Community
• Convention Countries, Plant Varieties Protection Appellate Tribunal

 Mr.Suseenthar, Traditional Paddy Variety Conservator and Progressive Farmer, Virudhachalam handled a session on traditional paddy cultivation and conservation practices.
 Interaction of traditional varieties and Minor Forest Produce with head man of tribal
 Exhibited the traditional varieties of paddy, millets, pulses, vegetables seeds and tubers of farmers and tribal community.

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Conducted 26th SAC meeting at KVK Campus

Presidential address was given by Dr. P.Patchaimal, Chairman, KVK Theni

Chief guest address was given by Dr.R.Selvarajan, Director, ICAR NRCB, Trichy.
Special addresses were given By Dr.G.Ponnudhurai, Dean, Veterinary College, Research Institute, Theni
Dr.C.Muthaiyah, Professor, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, Theni
Dr.E.Subramaniyan, Programme Coordinator, KVK Madurai
Mr.J.Pualraj, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Theni
Er.P.Sankar Raj, Executive Engineer, Agricultural Engineering Department, Theni
Mr.A.S.Sakthibalan, DDM, NABARD, Madurai Cluster
Mr.D.Viajaysekar, LDM, Theni and
Mrs.R.Valarmathi Deputy Director and PA to Collector (Agri.).

The Action Taken Report of 25th SAC was presented by Programme Coordinator (i/c) followed by all SMSs were presented their Activities achievement report.

KVK newsletter, Book, Booklets and technical bulletin were released by the dignitaries

Discussion and recommendations on major issues in Agriculture and allied activities were given by the Members of SAC

Salient recommendation of SAC meeting

1.Conservation Agriculture
2.Dissemination of CO 55 Paddy variety
3.Dissemination of ICAR NRCB new Banana Varieties and Value Addition Technologies
4. Fodder management practices
5.off season Manngo production
6.Agro Forestry
7.Green manure cultivation
8 .Soil health management
9.Promotion of Nutri garden
10.e- Marketing
11.Entrepreneurs development
12 Green energy consumption

Technology product - Coffee pulper was given to FIG under DASCP
Solar Dryer was distributed to SHGs under Impactful Intervention for Banana and grapes value addition

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Organized Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet to provide continuous technical and handholding support
• Presidential address was given by Dr.P.Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni
• Chief guest address was given by Mrs.K.Sarala, District Manager, TADHCO, Theni
• Technical session on Price Fixing Strategies for Food Products was handled by Mr.V.Arul Murugan, Founder and CEO of Snacks Experts, Chennai and Professor of Practice of TNAU, Coimbatore
• Lecture Delivered on Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture Sector by SMS (Soil Science), KVK Theni
• Technical session was handled by SMS (Home Science), KVK Theni on Processing and value addition importance
• Exposure visit was arranged to the KVK processing unit
• Exhibited the byproducts of our entrepreneurs i.e., Millets by products, Banana byproducts, Grapes byproducts, Herbal Products and Handicrafts items.