KVK and its Mandate



The mandate of KVK is – Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development (TADA-CD).

The activities of KVK include –

 

  • On-farm testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.

  • Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.

  • 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.

  • To produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make it available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programmes within the mandate of KVK

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The major functions of the ICAR-ATARI, Patna are:

 

 

 

  • Planning, monitoring and reviewing of KVK activities in the zone; to identify, prioritize and implement various activities related to technology integration and dissemination

  • Coordinating with SAUs, ICAR institutes/organizations, line departments and voluntary organizations in the zone for implementation of KVK mandated activities and

  • Facilitating financial and infrastructural support to KVKs for effective functioning.


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