The mandate of KVK is Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.
To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for KVK:
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On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
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Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
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Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
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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.
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Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers.
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In addition, KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, and livestock) and make it available to farmers
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Organize frontline extension activities.
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Identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.
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Demonstration on ICM packages on agriculture and allied activities for immediate economic gain to the tribal families.