The Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) are front-line extension centres, meant for extension activities in agriculture and allied sectors, financed by ICAR. They actually form a network of pioneering science based institution, primarily working to exert an influence on the extension system of the district, cater to the training needs of the farmers and extension functionaries. The KVK system also facilitates the expansion of technologies tailored to the needs of farming community of a particular region. It works on the principle of “Teaching by Learning” and “Learning by Doing” methods.
Activities Undertaken:
| Mandatory Activities | Other Activities |
|---|---|
| On Farm Trials | Celebration of significant days such as Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan, World soil day, Fish Farming day etc. |
| Front Line Demonstration | Organization of Kisan Mela, Kisan Sammelan |
| Training | Technology Week Celebration |
| Extension activities | Publication of books, booklets, leaflets, reports etc. |
| Vaccination camp, Soil health camp | |
| Taking part in radio talks, TV shows etc. | |
| Formation of Farmers’ Club etc. |
At present there are three KVKs under West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences functioning in the districts of Jalpaiguri, Murshidabad and North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. Brief report of the activities of these KVKs are as here-under: