ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra – Chamarajanagara
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chamarajanagara was started in 2004 and is a small Agricultural University in the district, which provides training to farmers, as well as technology transfer and development in the farmers’ field, including field experiments, frontline demonstrations, extension and research work based on the principle of “See, Learn, Do and Know”.
This centre is continuously undertaking capacity building work in matters related to agriculture and allied activities for professional farmers, farmwomen, young farmers, agricultural labourers and extension workers of various development departments based on their local needs and problems. To provide technical information to farmers, a soil and water testing centre, a plant health clinic, a bio-fertilizer and bio-fungicide production unit, a bio-fuel unit, a sales outlet, a sheep farming unit and various crop demonstration units have been established at this centre.
A turmeric processing unit (Common incubation centre) has been started under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
Mandate
The main mandate of a KVK is technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development.
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Technology Assessment and Refinement (OFT):
Conduct On-Farm Testing (OFT) to determine the location-specific suitability of technologies under various farming systems.
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Frontline Demonstrations (FLD):
Demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies on farmers' fields to show production potential and speed up adoption.
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Capacity Development:
Train farmers, farm women, rural youth, and extension personnel to improve skills in modern agriculture.
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Resource & Knowledge Hub:
Function as a center of agricultural knowledge for the district, supporting public, private, and voluntary sectors.
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Input Production:
Produce and supply quality technological products like seeds, planting materials, bio-agents, and livestock to farmers.
Activities
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Training and Capacity Building:
Provides vocational training and skill-oriented training to farmers, rural youth, and extension personnel in agriculture and allied fields (e.g., livestock, poultry, fishery).
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Resource and Knowledge Centre:
Serves as a district-level knowledge hub, providing farm advisories through ICT and other media to support farmers.
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Production and Supply of Inputs:
Produces and supplies quality seeds, planting materials, bio-agents, and livestock, making them accessible to local farmers.
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Extension Activities:
Organizes field days, farmers' fairs, diagnostic visits, and radio/TV talks to create awareness and facilitate the adoption of new technologies.
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Conducting coordinated programmes like animal health camps, home science, and value addition activities with other agencies.
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Conducting seminars, training programmes, field days, etc.
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Providing farm advisory services.
ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra – Chamarajanagara Team
