KVKs at a Glance

The Directorate of Extension Education runs 8 Krishi Vigyan Kendras across three agro-climatic zones: Fatehpur (1976), Bharatpur (1988), Ajmer (1992), Navgaon (1992), Dholpur (1992), Dausa (1995), Kotputli (2012) and Arnia (2022).

Land resources at the KVKs (ha)

Infrastructure available at the KVKs

KVK Tabiji, Ajmer

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tabiji, Ajmer was established in the year 1992 at Tabiji farm which is approx. 12 Km. away from district headquarter on Ajmer-Beawar Road. It falls under “Agro-climatic zone III-A” (Semi Arid Eastern Plain zone) of Rajasthan. The center is engaged in accomplishing the job of transfer of technology in the field of agriculture for the benefit of farming community in general. The basic objective is to increase the agricultural production in the country and to improve the living standard of people.

Mandates & Thrust Areas

Mandates

• Organize short and long-term vocational training courses in agricultural and allied sectors for farmers and rural youths with emphasis on "learning by doing".
• Conducting on-farm testing for identifying technologies in terms of location-specific sustainable land use systems.
• Organize trainings to update the extension personnel with emerging advances in agricultural research on a regular basis.
• Organize front line demonstrations on various crops on proven technologies to generate production data and feed-back information.
• Work as a Knowledge Resource Centre of agricultural technology for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sectors.

Thrust Areas

• Improvement of crop productivity through improving soil fertility by promoting use of organic manures.
• Enhancement of productivity of kharif onion, tomato, chilies and cauliflower.
• Improvement of breed status of local goat and cattle by selective breeding.
• Organize training programmes for rural youth to develop entrepreneurship.
• Produce and supply true-to-type fruit plants.
• Popularize IFS, Azolla cultivation for supplementary feeding of livestock.

Demonstration Units

The KVK has established several demonstration units for training and extension purposes, including:

• Progeny Orchard & Ornamental Nursery
• Crop Technology Park
• Seed Production Unit
• Backyard Poultry Unit (Kroiler and Kadaknath)
• Mushroom and Compost Production Units
• Azolla Production Units
• Bio-gas Production Unit
• Rabbit and Goat Rearing Units
• Rainwater Harvesting & Fish Production

KVK Kumher, Bharatpur

Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a district level institution engaged in transfer of latest agricultural technologies to the end users for bridging the gap between production and productivity at research station and farmers fields. It works through partnership mode with allied departments and agencies. The KVK Kumher was established on 2nd October, 1988 under the administrative control of the Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan and presently works under the command of SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur. Since inception this KVK has been endeavoring for the upliftment of socio economic condition of the farming community of the district through scientific intervention in the agricultural and allied sectors.

Aims and Objectives

• To demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as extension workers of state department of agriculture / Non-Government organizations with a view to reduce the time lag between the technology generation and its adoption.
• To test and verify the technologies in the socio-economic conditions of the farmers with a view to study the production constraints and to modify the technologies to make them appropriate.
• To impart training to the practicing farmers/ farm women, rural youth and field level extension functionaries by following the methods of “Teaching by doing” and “Learning by doing”.
• To provide training and communication support to the district level development departments viz; Agriculture/ Animal Husbandry / fisheries and NGOs in their extension programmes.
• To develop extension models to be adopted by general extension system for large scale manipulations.
• To get first hand scientific feedback from the fields and passing it to the research system in order to keep the scientists abreast with the problems of the farmers and re-orient their research.

Mandates

• Conducting "On-Farm Testing" for identifying technologies in terms of location specific sustainable land use systems.
• Organizing training to update the extension personnel with emerging advances in agricultural research on regular basis.
• Organizing short and long term vocational training courses in agriculture and allied vocations for the farmers and rural youths with emphasis on "Learning by doing" for higher production on farms and generating self-employment.
• Organizing Front Line Demonstrations (FLDS) on various crops to generate production data and feedback information.

KVK Dausa

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dausa was established in 1995 with full financial contribution from Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi. It works under administrative control of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner. It is situated at Lawan Mode on Dausa-Sawai Madhopur National highway 148 and is about 10 kilometers away from district head quarter. It has about 17.3 hectare area consisting of Administrative building, 2 farmer hostels, seed go down, implement shed, 5 residential quarters, water harvesting structure and farm. Since establishment KVK has been working continuously towards transfer of latest and scientific technologies to the farmers, farm women, rural youth and extension functionaries. For proper functioning of KVK 16 posts are sanctioned including Senior Scientist & Head, 6 Subject Matter Specialists, 3 Technical Assistants, 2 Drivers, 2 Ministerial and 2 supporting staff.

Soil of KVK farm is clay loam and calcareous and alkali in nature. The soil of KVK farm has pH value between 8.88 and 9.65 and electrical conductivity (EC) between 0.42 and 1.24 dS/m. The source of irrigation at KVK farm is rain water harvesting structure constructed at farm itself. The KVK is producing breeder and TFL seed of wheat and mustard using this rain water. The KVK has one nursey unit, Sirohi goatry unit, vermin compost unit, Azolla unit, Nutri garden, crop cafeteria, mushroom unit etc. and farm which are also managed by stored rain water of rain water harvesting structure.

Objectives

• To demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as the extension workers of the state Department of agriculture/Non-Governmental organization with a view to reduce the time lag between the technology generation and its adoption.
• To test and verify the technology in the socio economic condition of the farmers and to identify the production constraints.
• To get first hand scientific feed back from the field and passing it to concern research system in order to keep the scientist abreast with the performance of the technology and the farming problems, so that they can re -orient their research, education and training programmes accordingly.
• To impart training to the farmers, farmwomen, rural youths and field level extension functionaries by following the principle of "learning by doing".
• To develop extension models to be adopted by general extension system at large scale multiplications.

Mandates

• Conducting "On-Farm Testing" for identifying technologies in terms of location specific sustainable land use systems.
• Organizing training to update the extension personnel with emerging advances in agricultural research on regular basis.
• Organizing short and long term vocational training courses in agriculture and allied vocations for the farmers and rural youths with emphasis on "Learning by doing" for higher production on farms and generating self-employment.
• Organizing Front Line Demonstrations (FLDS) on various crops to generate production data and feedback information.

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Administrative building
• Farmer hostels (2)
• Seed go down
• Implement shed
• Residential quarters (5)
• Water harvesting structure
• Nursey unit
• Sirohi goatry unit
• Vermin compost unit
• Azolla unit
• Nutri garden
• Crop cafeteria
• Mushroom unit

KVK Dholpur

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dholpur is a district level Farm Science Center established on 17th August, 1992 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi working under the auspices of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur), Rajasthan. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dholpur is located at Ondela Road, RIICO Industrial Area, Dholpur. Which is approx. 2.5 km away from district headquarter. KVK is mandated to technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development. The aim of Krishi Vigyan Kendra is to reduce the time lag between generation of technology at the research institutions and it's transfer to the farmer's field for increasing production, productivity and income from the agriculture and allied sectors on a sustained basis.

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dholpur is an innovative first line science-based transfer of technology institution. KVK coordinating the programme of Government of India The flagship programmes like National Food Security Mission, Integrated Farming System Models, Skill Development, Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav, etc. are the major initiatives in doubling the farmers’ income. KVK having different demonstration units of vermicompost, azola, backyard poultry, herbal garden, micro irrigation, nursery green shed, waste decomposer, NADEP pit, mushroom production, ber and aonla orchard, seed production which plays critical role in transferring practical knowledge among the farming community.

Aims and Objectives

• Planning and conducting survey of the operational area in order to prepare the resource inventory with special reference to identifying the training needs of the farming community.
• Planning and conducting production-oriented, need-based short and long duration training courses both on campus as well as in the villages for various target groups i.e. farmers, farm-women, school-drop outs, rural youth and extension functionaries.
• Developing and organizing non-formal educational programmes by way of field days, farm visits, farmers fair, radio talk, Farm Science clubs etc. as the follow up information support to training courses.
• Developing and maintaining the campus farms and demonstration units on scientific lines as the facilities for providing work experience to the trainees as also disseminating the latest technical know-how.
• Implementing all such schemes of the ICAR and other related organizations which intend to strengthen the training programmes of the Kendra.

Mandates

• Conducting on-farm testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems
• Organizing frontline demonstrations to establish its production potentials of various technologies on the farmers’ fields
• Conducting need-based training of farmers to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural technologies
• Conducting training of extension personnel to orient them in the frontier areas of technology development
• Work as knowledge and resource center of agricultural technology for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district.

Thrust Areas

• Popularizing of High Yielding varieties of Oilseed and Pulse crops.
• Enhancing productivity of horticultural crops thorough crop diversification.
• Scientific Livestock Management with appropriate feeding, breeding and health management practices.
• Integrated Nutrient management in food and fruit crops.
• Quality seed production programme.
• Market led extension.
• Capacity building of Rural Youth and women through vocational training for taking up of income generating activity through SHG.
• Empowerment of farm women and rural youth.
• Developing farm management skills.
• Identification and production of locally available fodder.

Facilities

The KVK has various demonstration units to educate farmers:

• Vermicompost Unit
• Azolla Production Unit
• Backyard Poultry
• Herbal Garden
• Micro Irrigation System
• Nursery Green Shed
• Waste Decomposer
• NADEP Pit
• Mushroom Production Unit
• Ber and Aonla Orchard
• Seed Production Unit

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KVK Fatehpur-Shekhawati, Sikar

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehpur Shekhawati- Sikar was established in 1976 with the 15.24 hectare land and administrative building donated by Bhartia charitable trust under umbrella of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner- Jaipur. It is located 50 kms away from district headquarter Sikar, in between Jaipur and Bikaner on the NH-52. Sikar is situated in North part of Rajasthan between 27°21 to 28°12 North latitude and 74°44 to 75°25 East longitudes. The neighboring district of Sikar are Churu in North West, Jhunjhunu in North East, Nagaur in South West and Jaipur in South East. Sikar is a rainfed and drought prone district situated in transitional plain of inland drainage zone IIa and it has basically agrarian economy. The goal of KVK is to address location specific issues and technology transfer in agriculture and allied sectors.

Objectives

• To demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as the extension workers of the state Department of agriculture/Non-Governmental organization with a view to reduce the time lag between the technology generation and its adoption.
• To test and verify the technology in the socio economic condition of the farmers and to identify the production constraints.
• To get first hand scientific feed back from the field and passing it to concern research system in order to keep the scientist abreast with the performance of the technology and the farming problems, so that they can re -orient their research, education and training programmes accordingly.
• To impart training to the farmers, farmwomen, rural youths and field level extension functionaries by following the principle of "learning by doing".
• To develop extension models to be adopted by general extension system at large scale multiplications.

Mandates

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

Thrust Areas

• Dissemination of crop production technologies for Pearl millet, Cluster bean, Cowpea, Green gram, Groundnut during kharif and Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Gram, Fenugreek during rabi.
• Management of problematic soil and water for sustainable agriculture.
• Integrated nutrient management in major crops of the district.
• Integrated Pest & Disease management in major crops.
• Integrated weed management in major crops.
• To promote organic farming.
• Diversification of agriculture through horticulture.
• Improvement in local breed of livestock.
• Drudgery reduction, malnutrition, health and hygiene of farm women.
• Promotion of value addition.
• Promotion of fodder production technology.
• Capacity building of rural youth for self-employment.

KVK Gonera-Kotputli

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonera-Kotputli was established at Kotputli Tehsil of Jaipur district on 28 March 2012 by ICAR. Before this KVK was started in 13 January 1989 under Rajasthan Agricultural University with 76.06 ha land. But due to government policy i.e. one KVK in one District, this KVK was closed in 2004.

Apart from conducting demonstrations on various improved practices, KVK also involve in FLD, OFT, training of school dropout extension functionaries, farm women and rural youth on different subject like horticulture, agronomy, home science, animal husbandry and other enterprise. District Jaipur –II comes under semi arid Eastern plain, soil are sandy to sandy loam and normal rainfall 541 mm. Which directly affect on the agricultural production as well as cropping pattern of the areas. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra operated in seven tehsils (Kotputli, Paota, Shahpura, Viratnagar, Amer, Bassi and Jamuwaramgarh ) of Jaipur district.

Mandates & Activities

Mandate: The mandate of KVK is technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development.

Activities

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

Thrust Areas

• To increases and sustain the productivity of different crops by seed treatment for controlling pests and diseases, plant protection measures and fertilizer, water and weed management through farmers training programmes.
• Popularization of improved and hybrid varieties of vegetables their package of practices, establishment of new and management of old orchards and Hi-tech horticulture.
• To increases milk production by management and feeding of milch animals, selection of improved breed and providing good hygienic conditions to the farm animals .
• Nutrition management of farm families by establishing kitchen garden and by creating awareness about food preservation techniques.
• To organize skill oriented training on diversification in agriculture and food processing.
• Farmer’s capacity building and women empowerment by formation of FIG and SHG. Entrepreneurship development in agriculture and allied discipline.

KVK Navgaon, Alwar

Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Navgaon, Alwar was established through Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi under the administrative control of Swami Keswanand Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) in the year 1992. After foundation of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur the KVK was works under it, from September 2013.

The KVK is situated in village Navgaon on the road of National and State Capitals and having 135 KM away from Delhi and 170 KM from Jaipur. The road is directly connected from Haryana state through Gurgram and another side road connected from Uttar Pradesh via Agra. The KVK instituted 35 KM distance from district Alwar head quarter. The KVK continue works with the collaboration of state departments like, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Live stock and other government and non government organizations and directly associated with the farmers, agriculture extension personals.

Aims and Objectives

Vision, Mission and Mandates

Thrust Areas

Demonstration Units

• Seedling Nursery
• Nursery preparation under low tunnel
• Nursery Unit
• Dragon Fruits Unit
• Azolla Production Unit
• Vermi Compost Unit
• NADEP Compost Unit
• Crop Cafeteria
• Goatry Unit
• Gir Cow Unit
• Poultry Unit
• Kinow mother orchard
• Agro Shed Net House
• Honey bee production unit
• Nutri Garden Unit
• Low Tunnel unit

KVK Arnia-Sri Madhopur, Sikar

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Arnia-Sri Madhopur, Sikar-II, is a newly established KVK that was set up in February 2022, on a 20.00 hectare of land under the administrative control of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner-Jaipur. It is located in Arniya village, within the Sri Madhopur tehsil of Sikar district in Rajasthan, India, the center is approximately 17 kilometers away from the sub-district headquarters at Sri Madhopur (Tehsildar Office) and about 70 kilometers from the district headquarters in Sikar.

As an institutional project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the KVK aims to demonstrate the practical applications of scientific and technological advancements in agricultural research and education, directly to farmers in their fields and rural areas. This is achieved through the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of subject matter specialists. The KVK continue works with the collaboration of state departments like, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Live stock and other government and non government organizations and directly associated with the farmers, agriculture extension personals.

Mandates & Objectives

Mandate: Single Window Agricultural Knowledge, Resource and Capacity Development Centre (One stop solution)

Aims and Objectives

• Assessment and demonstration of agricultural technologies on the farmers’ field for their application and feedback.
• Capacity development through skilling and training of farmers, farm women, youth and extension functionaries.
• Act as an information and knowledge centre for providing diagnostic and farm advisories to farmers and other stakeholders.
• Production of quality seeds, planting materials and other technological inputs for availability to the farmers.
• Develop convergence and partnership with agriculture related ongoing schemes and programs of different departments and organizations on national priorities.
• Awareness creation and community mobilization on various issues related to agriculture & allied sectors through innovative extension activities including use of ICT and other media.

Thrust Areas

Considering the agro-climatic condition & inventorization of physical & human resources of the district, following thrust areas have been identified:

• Enhancing productivity of pearl millet, green gram, cluster bean, cow pea during Kharif and wheat, barley, mustard, chick pea during Rabi.
• Increasing the seed replacement rate through promoting seed production techniques.
• Diversification of existing cropping system by promoting cultivation of vegetables and fruit plants such as ber, aonla, beal, acid lime.
• Promotion of dry land farming technologies with emphasis on water harvesting.
• Improvement in livestock production & productivity through better management practices.
• Encourage the organic farming technology.
• Upliftment of socio–economic status of downtrodden classes through vocational trainings.
• Empowerment of women through drudgery reduction in agriculture and animal husbandry, improvement in the nutrition, health & hygiene by using improved agricultural implements.
• Value addition of fruits and vegetables.

Gallery / Activities