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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

Skill Training

Start date: May 6, 2026
End date: May 7, 2026
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: KVK Premises

Event Details: 

Conducted Skill Development Training Programme on Value Addition in Moringa at the KVK premises.
• Mr. M. Arun Raj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), welcomed the gathering and explained the mandated activities of KVK.
• The presidential address was delivered by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni.
• Dr. V. Karthik Pandi, SMS (Plant Protection), explained the importance of rural enterprises in agriculture and allied sectors.
• Mr. C. Sabarinathan, SMS (Agricultural Extension), elaborated on marketing strategies for value-added agricultural products.
• A technical session was conducted on post-harvest management in moringa, processing techniques and preparation of value-added products from moringa leaves, flowers, seeds, and drumsticks.
• Demonstration of dehydrated moringa leaves, drumstick and flower products, moringa seed oil, moringa leaf powder, moringa multi-nutrient nutri balls, moringa leaves thokku, and moringa soup mix.
• Participants were also sensitized on licensing procedures, packaging, branding and labelling of value-added products.
• Pre- and post-evaluation of the skill training programme was conducted, followed by feedback and certificate distribution to the participants.

 

Group Meeting

Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Lavoisier Sales Outlet, Aranmanaipudur, Theni Block

Event Details: 

Conducted FPO monthly meeting for members of Lavoisier Collective Farming FPC, Theni at Lavoisier Sales Outlet, Aranmanaipudur, Theni Block
• Provided technical guidance to develop biofortified millet-based multi-fruit bars, coconut chips and TNAU Copra Guard.
• Provided handholding support for applying for trademarks, patents, MSME ZED and AGMARK certification, as well as for food processing machinery, packaging materials, nutrient analysis and marketing.