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About Krishi Vigyan Kendra

The KVK scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.

KVK, is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), aims at assessment of location-specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement, and demonstrations. KVKs have been functioning as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technology supporting initiatives of the public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district and are linking the NARS with extension system and farmers.

Activities of KVKs

  • On farm testing to identify the location specificity of technologies in various farming systems.
  • Frontline demonstration to establish production potentials of newly released technologies on farmers fields and provide feedback.
  • Training of farmers and farmwomen 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.
  • Work as resources and knowledge centre of agricultural technology for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district.
  • Create awareness about frontier technologies through large number of extension activities like Farmer fair, Field day, Strategic campaign, Ex-trainees meet, etc.
  • The seed and planting materials produce by the KVKs also be made available to the farmers.

Priority Thrust Areas

Crop / Enterprise Thrust Area Crop / Enterprise Thrust Area
Castor Integrated Nutrient management, Micro Irrigation System, Integrated weed management, Integrated pest management, Integrated Disease management Chilli Nursery Management, Integrated Nutrient Management, Micro Irrigation System, Value Addition, Production Technology, Integrated Disease Management, Integrated Pest Management
Cotton Integrated Nutrient management, Integrated weed management, Micro Irrigation System Integrated pest management, Integrated Disease management Pomegranate and Lime Plant propogation technique Training & Pruning, Rejuvenation of old orchards, Micro Nutrient Application, Micro Irrigation System Integrated Disease Management, Integrated Pest Management, Value Addition
Chickpea Integrated Nutrient management, Integrated weed management, Micro Irrigation System, Integrated pest management, Integrated Disease management Soil Health Production of Organic Inputs, Soil Fertility Management, Management of problematic soil
Mustard Integrated Nutrient management,Integrated weed management, Micro Irrigation System, Integrated pest management, Integrated Disease management Livestock Dairy Management, Feed Management, Disease Management, Breeding Management, Production of livestock feed and Animal nutrition management
Wheat Integrated Nutrient management Integrated weed management Micro Irrigation System Integrated pest management Integrated Disease management Fodder Bajra and Sorghum Integrated Crop Management, Integrated Nutrient Management, Fodder production.
Cumin/Fennel/Ajwain Production & management, technology Water management, Integrated Pest & Disease management, Value addition. Home Science Use of solar cooker Fruits & veg. preservation Farm women empowerment through income generation activity Drudgery reduction House hold Food Security by kitchen gardening and nutritional gardening Income generating activity Low cost & high nutrition diet Women & child care

Functional linkage with different organizations

Name of Organization Nature of Linkage
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agril. University, S. K. Nagar
  • Linkage for seasonal training cum workshop of kharif, Rabi and summer crops.
  • Linkage for various demonstration of farm technology.
  • Linkage for diagnostic services.
  • Technical guidance.
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    Agril. Department Distt.- Patan
  • Linkage for exchange of information regarding farming.
  • Linkage for training programme of seasonal crops for practicing farmers.
  • Linkage for training of extension functionaries.
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    Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemical Ltd. Sidhpur
  • linkage for demonstration about efficient and proper use of chemical fertilizer and importance of bio-fertilizer.
  • Linkage for soil and water analysis and training programme to farmers.
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    G.N.F.C. Sidhpur
  • Linkage for soil and water analysis.
  • Linkage for farmer training programme.
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    Department of Animal Husbandry, Dist.- Patan
  • Linkage for training of management of milking animal & steps to solve the burning problem of cattle owner.
  • Linkage for training to Ext. functionaries.
    • Dept. of Horticulture Dist.- Patan
  • To create awareness regarding different schemes of Horticulture development.
  • To increase the awareness about protective cultivation in shade net.
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    Farmers Training Centre, Patan linkage for imparting training to farmers & farm women & rural youth
    ICDS Patan In-service training programme and sponsored training programme
    ATMA Patan
  • Seasonal training programme.
  • Demonstration of Agril. technology.
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    IWMP, Patan Imparting training to the extension functionaries, farmers & farm women about soil reclamation & other enterprises
    NABARD, Patan Training to members of farm science club
    Reliance Information System Patan Quick delivery of message in large scale through Kisan Mobile sandesh.