KVK Mandate
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) - Farm Science Centre
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 the application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective
Mandate
Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development
Activities
- On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
- Organize Frontline Demonstrations to establish the production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
- Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
- To work as a knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sectors in improving the agricultural economy of the district.
- Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers
In addition, KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make them available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.