
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.
Scientist Visit to Entrepreneur Unit
Event Details:
Scientist visit was made to provide technical guidance and handholding support to Pudhumai Enterprises, a KVK-promoted women entrepreneur unit receiving financial assistance under the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) at Cumbum.
• Technical guidance was provided on malting techniques, reduction of antinutritional factors, development of fiber-rich instant mixes and scientific drying methods for value-added food products.
• Handholding support for obtaining MSME - Zero Defect Zero Effect Certification (ZED) Certification, Trademark Registration and packaging materials to strengthen enterprise development and market competitiveness.
Campaign on Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Event Details:
1. Organised awareness programme on Khet Bachao Abhiyan collaboration with Department of Agriculture and ATMA at Melmangalam, Jangalpatti and Veppampatti villages.
2. Explained about importance of soil testing and method of soil sample collection to the farmers.
3. Created awareness among farmers about the importance of green manuring in improving soil fertility, reducing chemical fertilizer usage and enhancing sustainable agricultural production.
4. Created awareness on importance of natural farming and reducing the indiscriminate use of pesticides and chemicals in farming activities.









