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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....      

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Welcome to Krishi Vigyan Kendra…

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.

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Mandate of Krishi Vigyan Kendra:

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.
Programme Co-ordinator(i/c),Best Worker Award in Agriculture and allied Sector, Collectorate, Theni District on 15.08.2026
Programme Co-ordinator(i/c),Best Worker Award in Agriculture and allied Sector, Collectorate, Theni District on 26.01.2026
Best Performing KVK -Annual Zonal Workshop – 2024, held from 02 to 04 September 2025,organized by ICAR-ATARI, Zone X
Best KVK Award Southern - Region from ICAR-NRCB Trichy for outstanding efforts on 21.08.2025
Best Performing Agricultural Institute Award, Collectorate, Theni District on 15.08.2025
Best KVK Zonal Award ATARI Zone X, Hyderabad under NASS Dhanuka on 05.06.2025
Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, of Tamil Nadu Visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CENDECT, Theni District on 08.11.2024
Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CENDECT, Theni District on 08.02.2024

Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of Tamil Nadu Visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CENDECT, Theni District on 03.08.2022

Extension Activity – Entrepreneurs Meet

Date: July 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK Premises

Event Details: 

Conducted the Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet on AGMARK Certification and e-NAM at the KVK premises.
• The inaugural address was given by M. Arunraj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), KVK Theni, who highlighted the KVK mandated activities and emphasized the importance of conducting monthly entrepreneurs' meetings to promote entrepreneurship development, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities.
• The presidential address was delivered by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni, who encouraged entrepreneurs to adopt quality standards and strengthen market linkages for sustainable enterprise development.
• Dr. R. Suresh, Deputy Director (Agriculture–Agribusiness), Theni, given the special address and explained the significance of e-NAM for better marketing opportunities for farmers.
• Mr. M. Mahavishnu, Agriculture Officer, AGMARK Laboratory, Theni, delivered a technical session on AGMARK Certification, explaining the certification procedures, quality standards and its importance in enhancing consumer confidence and marketability of products produced by FPOs and rural entrepreneurs.
• Mr. R. Thirupathi, Loan Officer, Indian Bank, Chinnamanur Branch, given various agriculture and livestock financing schemes available for farmers and entrepreneurs, including credit facilities and financial assistance for enterprise development.
• M. Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), KVK Theni, delivered a technical session on the importance of Trademark registration, explaining its benefits for branding and the various government schemes and support available for obtaining trademark registration.
• Value-added products developed by KVK-promoted entrepreneurs were exhibited, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, product promotion and exploring marketing opportunities among the participants.

Extension Activity – Dissemination of Technology (DoT) Meet

Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Online

Event Details: 

Conducted the Dissemination of Technology (DoT) Meet – Week 3 (One Week One Tech) on IIHR Arka High Humidity Storage Box for Enhancing the Shelf Life of Green Leafy Vegetables.
• The presidential address was delivered by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni District.
• The special address was given by Dr. S. Bhuvaneswari, Principal Scientist, Division of Post Harvest Technology and Agricultural Engineering, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, who also handled a technical session on the IIHR Arka High Humidity Storage Box and explained its role in enhancing the shelf life of green leafy vegetables.
• M. Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science) delivered a lecture on the consumption pattern of fruits, vegetables and green leafy vegetables, highlighting their nutritional importance for nutrition security.
• R. Sugumar, Farmer cum Innovator, Bharath Techno, Cumbum, shared the success story of the IIHR Arka High Humidity Storage Box, emphasizing its practical utility and benefits for farmers, vendors and entrepreneurs.

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