Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in the National Agricultural Extension System

Abstract

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an organizational concept developed and promoted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (I CAR) during the 1970s to provide skill-oriented vocational training support to farmers and rural youth. Over the years the concept has been developed considering the field experiences and expectations in the rural areas. The major mandate of KVKs are to focus on (a) technology assessment and refinement, (b) conducting front line demonstrations on lead technologies for the benefit of extension personnel and farmers, (c) capacity building through training and skill development on various technologies for the farmers, extension personnel and rural youth, (d) providing technical assistance and advisory services to the farmers and the extension personnel on various sectoral aspects. The ICAR as a national body has been operationalizing the KVK mechanism through various organizations by providing budgetary allocations and guidelines for operation