KVK

Krishi Vigyan Kendra

1. KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA SUBMITTED TO: DEPT. OF VAE VETERINARY COLLEGE, SHIVAMOGGA SUBMITTED BY: MOHAN B R MVSK 2115 01-12-2022 19:25 1

2. KVK (KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA) It is a district level farm science center which can help in speedy transfer of technology to the farmer’s field by building bridges between State Agricultural Universities or Research Institutes and the Farmers . First KVK was established in Puducherry on 21 st March 1974 under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. (During 1 st Five Year Plan) 01-12-2022 19:25 2

3. INTRODUCTION Vision - Science and technology led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture. Mission – Farmer centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspectives. 01-12-2022 19:25 3

4. HISTORY The Education Commission (1964-66) recommended that a vigorous effort be made to establish specialized institution to provide vocational education in agriculture and allied fields at the pre and post matriculate levels to cater the training needs of a large number of youths in rural areas. ICAR mooted the idea of establishing KVKs as innovative institutions for imparting vocational training. ICAR, constituted a committee in 1973 headed by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta of Seva mandir , Udaipur (Rajasthan), for working out a detailed plan for implementing this scheme. This committee submitted its report in 1974 . 1 st KVK was established in 1974 at Puducherry under administrative control of TNAU , Coimbatore. 01-12-2022 19:25 4

5. FIRST KVK 01-12-2022 19:25 5

6. Total KVK (India) = 732 in which 12 KVK are under UT 506 – State Agricultural University and Central Agricultural University. 66 – ICAR Institutes. 103 – NGOs. 38 – State Governments. 3 – Public Sector Undertakings. 7 – Deemed University and 5 – Other Educational Institutions. Total KVK (Karnataka) = 33 01-12-2022 19:25 6

7. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES It plays a vital role in conducting on-farm testing to demonstrate location – specific agricultural technologies . It aims at assessment of location – specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment , refinement and demonstrations . It also aims to apply agricultural research in a practical, localized setting. It has been functioning as knowledge and resource center of agricultural technology supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district. 01-12-2022 19:25 7

8. PRINCIPLES Agricultural production is the prime goal. Work – experience as the main method of imparting training. Priority to weaker sections of the society. 01-12-2022 19:25 8

9. MANDATE Technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development. To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for each KVK. On farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems. Front line demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies under various farming systems. Training of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural technologies. 01-12-2022 19:25 9

10. MANDATE 4. Work as resource and knowledge center of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district. 5. Produce and make available technological products like seed, planting material, bio agents, young ones of livestock etc., to the farmers. 6. Organize extension activities to create awareness about improved agricultural technologies to facilitate fast diffusion and adoption of technologies in agriculture and allied sectors. 01-12-2022 19:25 10

11. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE IN KVK 01-12-2022 19:25 11

12. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY On Farm Testing: Each KVK operates a small farm to test new technologies , such as seed varieties or innovative farming methods, developed by ICAR institutes . This allows new technologies to be tested at the local level before being transferred to farmers. Front – Line Demonstration: Due to the KVKs farm and its proximity to nearby villages, it organizes programs to show the efficacy of new technologies on farmer fields . 01-12-2022 19:25 12

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14. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY Capacity Building: In addition to demonstrating new technologies, the KVK also hosts capacity building exercises and workshops to discuss modern farming techniques with groups of farmers. Multi – Sector Support: Offer support of various private and public initiatives through its local network and expertise . It is very common for government research institutes to leverage the network of KVKs when performing surveys with a wide range of farmers. Advisory Services: Due to the growing use of ICT, KVKs have implemented technologies to provide farmers information such as weather advisories or market pricing, through radio and mobile phones. 01-12-2022 19:25 14

15. 01-12-2022 19:25 15 Capacity Building Advisory Services

16. STRATEGIES By taking in account the productivity , production and income of the farmer in totality for the development of sustainable agriculture following strategies are adopted; Remunerative Agriculture . Climate Smart Agriculture . Food and Dietary Diversification Agriculture . 01-12-2022 19:25 16

17. KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA PORTAL The Government has launched Krishi Vigyan Kendras Portal which will help in monitoring the functioning of KVKs at the National level and in providing timely information and advisory to the farmers. Aim – To transfer the technologies developed by the agricultural scientists to the farmers in a fast and effective manner using web and mobile technology as well as to monitor the activities of KVKs . 01-12-2022 19:25 17

18. OBJECTIVES To create a platform to monitor the various activities as well as resource utilization by various KVKs. To create a database of the various programs organized by the KVKs along with their detailed information and learning resources. To help the farmers in resolving their queries using web and mobile technologies. To provide information about various facilities and activities performed by the KVKs and to provide linkage to other important information such as weather and market information. The stakeholders i.e., farmers and the agricultural officers can register themselves and can access relevant details about different KVKs. 01-12-2022 19:25 18

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20. MOBILE APPLICATION 01-12-2022 19:25 20

21. REFERENCES www.kvk.icar.gov.in www.icar.org.in/content/krishi-vigyan-kendra Singh, C.M. and Pandey , R.V., Krishi Vigyan Kendra: An expert system for extension. Dash, A.K. and Mishra, M., 2004. Krishi Vigyan Kendra: The light house for rural people.  Orissa Review October , pp.52-56. 01-12-2022 19:25 21

22. THANK YOU 01-12-2022 19:25 22