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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

Parthenium awareness week programme

Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: T.Bomminaickenpatti village of Andipatty block, Theni District.

Event Details: 

1. Organized a Parthenium awareness week programme at T. Bomminaickenpatti village of Andipatty block.

2. Created awareness among students and rural communities about the harmful effects of Parthenium.

3. During the programme, participants were sensitized about the identification, distribution and harmful effects of Parthenium on agricultural crops, livestock, human health and the environment.

4. The participants were also educated on timely uprooting before flowering and seed setting, safe disposal of uprooted plants, use of suitable herbicides where appropriate and adoption of biological and cultural management practices.

Celebration of World Entrepreneurs Day

Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 11:30 am
Location: KVK Premises

Event Details: 

Organized the World Entrepreneurs Day cum Entrepreneurs Meet at the KVK premises.
• The inaugural address was given by M. Arunraj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), highlighted the mandated activities of KVK and emphasized the significance of World Entrepreneurs Day in recognizing the hard work, creativity, innovation and leadership of entrepreneurs.
• Mr. M. Kalibur Rahman, Assistant Director, Divisional Office, KVIC, Madurai, given the special address and explained the Honey Mission activities, achievements and entrepreneurial opportunities available for farmers.
• Mr. Radhakrishnan, Customer Service Associate, Union Bank of India, Seepalakottai Branch, Chinnamanur Block, explained the various agricultural and livestock financing schemes available for farmers and rural entrepreneurs.
• M. Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), handled a technical session on the importance of packaging materials, labelling procedures, and the creation of marketing linkages for value-added products.
• Created awareness on financial literacy and various State and Central Government schemes through Mr. Velusamy and Mr. Srimurugan, Counsellors, Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs), Canara Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Theni.
• Dr.R.Dhivyadharshini, PA (Animal Science), explained entrepreneurship development opportunities in the livestock sector and the scope for establishing sustainable livestock-based enterprises.
• Six entrepreneurs from the Agriculture and Allied Sectors were honoured for their outstanding entrepreneurial contributions in Vermicompost Production, Sericulture, Mushroom Production, Value Addition in Grapes, Value Addition in Millets, and Animal Husbandry.
• An exhibition of value-added products developed by KVK-promoted entrepreneurs was organized, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, product promotion, networking, and exploring marketing opportunities among the participants.

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