India is one of the major players in agriculture sector worldwide and it is the primary source of livelihood for majority of the population in India. Agriculture in India is a dynamic sector invigorated with sustainable technological advances. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are the frontline extension agencies at district level to outspread technological advances to the farming community of the district with an aim to enhance sustainable livelihood based on agriculture.
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Bhavnagar district is established under the administrative aegis of Lokbharti Gramvidyapith Trust at Sanosara village in October, 2010. Keeping the broad objectives of agricultural development in mind, KVK-Bhavnagar has developed its region-specific objectives geared to the immediate as well as long term demands of the operational area. KVK has earned a good reputation among farming community by implementing effective and need based extension activities in the district to orient farmers in the frontier areas of agricultural technologies. KVK-Bhavnagar is receiving strong technical backstopping from ICAR-ATARI, SAUs and other research institutes of NARS in the country.
Overview
1.Strengthening technology assessment, demonstration and promotion, supporting entrepreneurs and farmers’ organization through Public Private Partnership (PPP)
2.Integrating, packaging and promoting the technologies specific for various agro-climatic zones and training and capacity building for their larger adoption
3.Reorienting KVKs as knowledge and information centres for providing farmer centric digital solutions and services
4.Ensuring availability of quality seeds, planting materials and other technological inputs in PPP mode
5.Creating mass awareness and community mobilization for nature-friendly and climate resilient agriculture and allied sectors.
Contact Us : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhavnagar, Lokbharti Gramvidhyapith Trust, At.: Sanosara, Ta.: Sihor, Dist.: Bhavnagar, INDIA