Mandates of KVK

The mandates of KVK are:

1. On Farm Trials (OFT).

2. Front Line Demonstrations (FLD)

3. Vocational Training

4. Technology Assessment and refinement

5. Knowledge and resource center

6. Farmer entrepreneur and market linkage

Key Mandates and Activities:

Technology Assessment and Demonstration:

On-Farm Testing: KVKs assess the location-specific applicability of agricultural technologies under various local farming systems.

Front Line Demonstrations: KVKs conduct demonstrations on farmers' fields to establish the production potential of new and improved technologies.

Capacity Development:

Training: KVKs provide training to farmers, farm women, and rural youth to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural practices.

Extension Personnel Training: KVKs also train field-level extension workers from government, private, and voluntary sectors to enhance their technical expertise.

Resource and Knowledge Center:

KVKs act as knowledge and resource centers for agricultural technologies, supporting public, private, and voluntary sectors in the district.

Production and Supply:

They produce and supply quality technological products such as seeds, planting materials, and bio-agents to farmers.

Extension Activities:

KVKs organize various extension activities like field days, Kisan Melas, and use media (publications, websites) to create awareness about improved technologies.

Farmer-Led Innovations:

KVKs identify and document successful farmer-led innovations to encourage their wider adoption.

Support to Other Initiatives:

KVKs coordinate with ongoing government schemes and programs related to agriculture and allied sectors.

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