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 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-Farm Science Centre

•  A Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an agricultural extension center in India. Its name means "Farm science center". Usually linked to local agricultural universities, these centers serve as the main link between the Agricultural Research Council of India and farmers and aim to apply agricultural research in a practical and localized environment.

• All KVKs are under the jurisdiction of one of the 11 Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARI) across India. As of May 2021, there are about 722 KVK across India.

Vision:

• Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture

Mission:

• Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective

Mandate:

• Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development

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

•  Organize 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 of farmers

List of KVK in India:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ-KVK):

 1.What is abbreviation of KVK?

•         Krishi Vigyan Kendra  

2.How many KVK are there in India?

•       Total KVKs established till July 2020: 722

3. Who is founder of 1st KVK in India?

4.First kvk in India? 

•        First kvk established in 1974 at Pondicherry under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

5. Which state has highest number of kvk in India?

•        First - Uttar Pradesh - 86 No's
•         Second -Madhya Pradesh-54 No's
•         Third -Rajasthan  & Bihar - 44 No's

6. Total Kvk in Tamilnadu ?

•          Total: 32 (up to October 2021)

7. KVK is government or private, Source of funding ?

•          The KVK scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.

8. What is the work of KVK?

•          The objective of the KVK is to work on assessment, refinement and transfer of agricultural and allied technologies and transfer of skill through training in agriculture and allied sectors for the farmers/farmwomen of the district.

 The Indian Council of Agriculture Research is the governing body for the coordination, guidance and management of agricultural research and education across the country under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare.

The results of the ICAR 2021 UG, PG and PhD entrance exams are likely to be published at the end of this week. This exam will be held on 7,8 and 13 September 2021.

However, the ICAR PG 2021 entrance exam will take place on 17 September 2021. Applicants can check the results on the official website.

ICAR 2021 Results Dates can be announced one or two days before the results are announced. While the results of the UG will likely be announced soon. Applicants should note that these dates are provisional only.

ICAR Scorecard will only be released on their official website. In this form, the candidate will be able to check their overall achievement rating and the category ranking which the candidate will ensure will be published.

Candidates must use their personal login account to verify their results. Candidates will need their application number and password to check it. After that, the counseling process will begin which is the last round for students to enter.

ICAR exam for AIEEA UG, PG takes place in September. The UG exam takes place from 7 to 9 September and the PG exam from 17 September 2021.

The exam takes place in CBT mode, following the COVID19 safety protocol. Keep a check here and on the official website for more updates on ICAR Result 20 

ICAR AIEEA Exam UG & PG:

 The government announced on Tuesday a net subsidy of Rs 28,655 crore for phosphate and potash (P&K) fertilizers for October / March of this fiscal year to ensure that farmers get affordable nutrients during the rabbi planting season.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates (NBS) for Phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizers for the period from October 2021 to March 2022. The Rabi season begins in October.

 According to the NBS, the funding rates for N (nitrogen) per kg have been set at Rs 18,789, P (phosphor) Rs 5,323, K (potash) Rs 10,116 and S (sulfur) Rs 2,37, according to an official statement. 

The NBS rate, which was raised in June for the Kharif season (April / September), has been extended through March 2022, according to sources.

Although the NBS rate was not increased, sources said that through a one-time special package, the government provided additional subsidies of around 6.5 billion rupees to DAP (diammonium phosphate) and three other NPK fertilizers to help keep retail prices high.

 After urea, DAP is the most used by farmers. According to an official statement, the "total amount of the renovation will be 28,602 million rupees".

In the case of urea, the center has set the maximum retail prices and reimburses the difference between the MRP and the cost of production in the form of subsidies.

 The state capital is experiencing a 25% increase in vegetable prices, infuriating wholesalers who claim that rain and a rise in fuel prices are the main reasons behind the price increase.

Adil Khan, president of Azadpur Agricultural Market, said: “Generally, the prices of vegetables go up after the rainy season. But this time the situation is a little different. The way fuel prices are rising is causing problems Vegetables arriving in Delhi come from other states. And from Azadpur Mandi it is shipped to NCR and North India. Due to the rise in diesel prices, the price increased by 15 percent ”.

“The effects are shown like this in vegetables and fruits. The price that went up due to the rainy season will go down over time, but I think the price that went up for diesel will go down when the central government cuts fuel prices, "Khan said.

" The situation in Azadpur Mandi is that they have to buying vegetables from distant places as crops in neighboring states have been spoiled by the rain. When the new harvests arrive, the prices of vegetables will go down. There will certainly be a drop in vegetable prices later this month. In general, vegetable prices increase by 10-15% after monsoons and decrease when new crops arrive. But this time it went up 25 because of the increase in fuel prices, "Khan added.

Mahesh, a wholesaler from Okhla Mandi, said:" Tomatoes used to cost 1020 rupees in the wholesale market, now it is 40 rupees, the reason is a increased rains in Maharashtra and Karnataka, where all crops have been damaged. That's why prices have gone up. "
" An increase in fuel prices is also one of the reasons, but the main reason for the increase in vegetable prices is the rain. The work is less than before. We don't have much work. Products sell, but not the way they used to be. People have no money. After Covid, everyone is lost. A person who used to buy 1 kg of tomatoes will now buy 250 g. People are consuming less because prices have risen, ”he added.
Abdul Rasheed, another Okhla Mandi wholesaler, said: “There is inflation. Consumption is less. The goods that go on the market are less. Fuel prices are going up. It has a direct impact on the cost of goods. There is no income. The goods are not for sale. Everyone is worried be it consumers or be it, sellers. Business is finished".
Abrar Ahmed, a wholesaler at Okhla Mandi said, "The price of Ridged Gourd (Tori) is 2030 rupees per kg. Earlier we used to get it at 1214 rupees. We used to sell it at 1516 rupees and earn 12 rupees from it. Today the price is 30 rupees. So if we give a customer the price of Rs 40, they refuse to buy it. It is not just the vegetables that are expensive. There is inflation in everything, be it oil, grain, "said Ahmed.