
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.... |
Hon’ble
Prime Minister
Hon’ble Minister of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Secretary (DARE)
& Director General (ICAR)
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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.
Farmers Visit to KVK
Event Details:
Explained about importance of organic inputs in improving soil health, reducing chemical fertilizer usage, and enhancing crop productivity to the farmers. Following topics were covered during this visit.
1. Selection of suitable earthworm species such as Eisenia fetida
2. Preparation of vermibeds
3. Use of farm waste, crop residues and animal dung as raw materials
4. Preparation of azolla beds using silpauline sheets
5. Nutrient management using cow dung and super phosphate
6. Maintenance of water level and partial shade
7. Harvesting techniques and daily feeding practices for livestock
Awareness Programme on Bhumi Suposhan
Event Details:
1. An awareness programme was conducted for farmers, farm women and youths under the Bhumi Suposhan with a focus on importance of soil testing, water testing to minimize the excessive use of inputs viz., Chemical fertilisers, Water based crop cultivation.
2. Additionally, various organic products were explained, including Azolla cultivation, vermicompost, panchagavya, jeevamrutham, ganajeevamrutham, and protected cultivation.
3. Explained about organic manures, green manuring practices, paddy straw incorporation methods, importance and role of biofertilizers to the farmers.








