Mandate and Activities

Mandate and Activities of KVKs

The ICAR KVKs are under the control of the Director, ICAR-ATARI-Jodhpur (Zone – II). Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.

To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for each KVK

  • On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems
  • Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’
  • Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
  • To work as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of   the district.
  • Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers.
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