Mandate of KVK

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 perspective.

Mandate: Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its wider Application and to enhance Capacity Development (TADA-CD).

Major Activities of KVK

(a) On-Farm Testing (OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.

(b) Out scaling of farm innovations through Frontline Demonstration (FLD) to showcase the specific benefits/worth of technologies on farmers’ fields. (c) Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural technologies and enterprises.

(d) Work as Knowledge and Resource Centre for improving overall agricultural economy in the operational area.

(e) Conduct frontline extension programmes and provide farm advisories using Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other media on varied subjects of interest to farmers.

(f) Data documentation, characterization and strategic planning of farming practices.