
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.
Training to Extension functionaries
Event Details:
1. Lecture delivered on Pest and Disease management in Paddy crop to the farmers of Ellapatty village.
2. Explained about Panchakavya, Fish amino acids, Jeevamirtham, Insect repellent ( 3G Karisal, Iynthilai Karisal) Bio control agents and Bio Pesticides uses and application methods.
3. Finally, we have discussed about major problems faced by the farmers and given suitable recommendations to the farmers.
Organic Farmers cum Entrepreneurs Meet
Event Details:
An Organic Farmers–cum–Entrepreneurs Meet was organized to provide continuous technical guidance and handholding support to promote organic farming and agri-entrepreneurs.
• The programme commenced with the inaugural address by Mr.P. Maheswaran, Program Coordinator (i/c), KVK Theni, who emphasized the importance of sustainable organic farming and capacity building for entrepreneurs.
• The presidential address was delivered by Mr. P. Chandra Kumar, Senior Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Dindigul Region, who highlighted the role of financial institutions in supporting organic farming enterprises and agribusiness development.
• Technical sessions were conducted by Subject Matter Specialists and the PA (Animal Science), focusing on improved organic farming practices, soil health management, value addition, livestock integration, and sustainable production technologies.
• A special Farmers–Scientist Interaction Session was organized to facilitate knowledge exchange, address field-level challenges, and suggest practical solutions for improving productivity and profitability.
• The programme also featured an exhibition showcasing value-added byproducts developed by the entrepreneurs







