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    ICAR celebrated Golden Jubilee of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

    Posted 19 Mar 2024

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    • India’s first pilot KVK was established in the year 1974 by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research
      • At present, India has a network of 731 KVKs where each KVKs serve more than 5000 farmers. 

     

    • About KVKs
      • Objective: Reduce the time lag between generation of technology at the research institution and its application to the location specific farmer fields.
      • Established on the recommendation of the Education Commission (1964-66) and a committee headed by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta (1973).
      • KVKs are part of National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARS). 
        • NARS is responsible for Agricultural Research Activities for the benefit of the Indian farming community for producing various crops.
      • Key ActivitiesOn-farm testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems, providing training to farmers etc. 
      • Key Achievements: 
        • Helped in implementing in-situ Crop Residue Management programme, led to reduction of residue burning in Punjab, etc.
        • District Agricultural Meteorological Units (DAMU) under KVKs are providing Agro-met Advisory Services.
        • KVKs are linked with Common Service Centres (CSCs) programmes, promoting access of government services to farmer.
        • Other:  Value addition in agricultural produce, diversification in agriculture through mushroom cultivation, bee keeping, etc.

     

    About Indian Council of Agriculture Research

    • ICAR is an autonomous organization registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. 
    • Apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences.
    • Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    • Tags :
    • Krishi Vigyan Kendra
    • Agriculture Research
    • ICAR
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