What is done in KVK?
KVK is creating awareness about improved agricultural technologies through a large number of extension programmes. Critical and the KVKs produce quality inputs like seeds, planting materials, organic products, bio-fertilizers and livestock, piglet and poultry strains and made available to the farmers.
How many KVK are there in India?
725 KVKs
The Government has made a provision for opening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts across the country. A total of 725 KVKs have been established across the country till date.
Who is the founder of 1st KVK in India?
Mohan Singh Mehta
Mohan Singh Mehta appointed by ICAR in 1973 the idea of establishment of Farm Science Centre (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) was developed. The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Pondicherry under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
Which state has highest KVK in India?
Tamil Nadu
Total number of KVK in India: As of 2021 there are total 722 KVKs in India.
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(10). ATARI, Zone X, Hyderabad – 75 KVKs.
| S.N. | State | No. of KVK |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tamil Nadu | 32 |
| 2. | Puducherry | 03 |
| 3. | Andhra Pradesh | 24 |
| 4. | Telangana | 16 |
Is KVK a Government?
The KVK scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.
Who is the head of KVK?
dr anoop kumar
| Post | Employee Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Head | dr anoop kumar | senior scientist cum head |
| Vacancy : No | ||
| Subject Matter Specialist | dr. chandra shekhar sharma | subject matter specialist (agronomy) |
| sh.umesh kumar | subject matter specialist (plant protection) |
What is the importance of KVK?
KVKs are an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) and serve as the link between the NARS and the farmers. The KVK centre provides various types of farm support to the agricultural sector and creates awareness about the improved agricultural technologies.
Is KVK under central Government?
Is KVK under central government?
When was KVK established?
The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Puducherry (Pondicherry) under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
Who started KVK?
Mohan Singh Mehta of Seva Mandir, Udaypur in 1973 for formulating the institutional design of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) for providing vocational training in agriculture.
How many KVK are there?
33
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
| Krishi Vigyan Kendras | No.of KVKs |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 33 |
| Kerala | 14 |
| Lakshadweep | 01 |
| 732 |