About 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.

Head's Profile

Dr. Navab Singh

Senior Scientist and Head

Email: pc.kvk.dholpur@sknau.ac.in

Contact: 9414544054

Other Emails: drnsingh2012@gmail.com / navab09@yahoo.co.in

Address: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kumher, district- Dholpur, Rajasthan Pin code- 328001

Dr. Navab Singh (b 16 July, 1972) , Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Dholpur, obtained his B.Sc. (Ag.) from MDS University, Ajmer, Rajasthan, M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. Extension Education from MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He has Specialization in Agricultural Extension & Communication, Trainings, Impact Studies, Success Studies, FLD, KVK activities.Dr. Singh is Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Bharatpur (SKNAU, Jobner), he has also served as Nodal Officer College of Agriculture Baseri, Dholpur (SKNAU, Jobner), Assistant Professor at College of Horticulture & Forestry, Jhalawar (Agriculture University, Kota) Rajasthan, Assistant Professor (Agricultural Extension Education) at KVK Anta, Baran, KVK Jhalawar (AU, Kota), KVK Chittorgarh and KVK Sirohi and Nodal Officer NAIP Sirohi (MPUAT, Udaipur) Rajasthan.

Dr. Singh has been honoured by the Indian Society of Extension Education as Best KVK Scientist. He has received “Certificate of Best Extension Officer Award-2019” for outstanding contribution in the field of Agriculture Extension in International Conference. He has stood “First position in Oral Lead paper presentation in International Conference”, Best research paper presenter four times in National Seminars.

He has published more than 100 research papers, technical articles, technical bulletins, training manuals.

Former In-charges

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.

Staff Details

Photo	Name	Designation	Specialization	Contact & Profiles
	Dr. Navab Singh	Senior Scientist and Head	Agriculture Extension	navabsingh.ext@sknau.ac.in 9414544054 Profile
	Dr. Jitendra Kumar	SMS (plant protection)	Plant Protection	jitpatho@gmail.com 9479527300 Profile

Photo	Name	Designation	Contact
	Hafiz Mohhamad	ASO
	Sh, Sonu Sikandar	Stenographer	Sonusikander3@gmail.com
	Sh. Ashok Kumar Meena	TA/FM/PA	ashokmeena10102000@gmail.com
	Sh. Banwari Lal Meena	TA/FM/PA	banwarilalmeena206@gmail.com
	Hafiz Mohammad	Clerk Gr. I	hafiz.rari@sknau.ac.in Ph: 9950545908
	Sh. Om prakash	Class-IV

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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