Krishi Vigyan Kendras

Major Achievements

During the reporting period, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jalpaiguri undertook various technology assessment, demonstration, training and extension activities for the benefit of farming communities. The KVK conducted On-Farm Testing (OFT) and Frontline Demonstrations (FLDs) on location-specific agricultural technologies and organized training programmes for farmers, farm women, rural youth and extension personnel.

The KVK also undertook activities related to integrated farming systems, natural farming, protected cultivation, livestock and fisheries development, quality seed production, fish seed production and soil testing. These interventions contributed towards improving farm productivity, income generation and sustainable livelihood opportunities among farming communities.

The KVK further implemented various national and state flagship programmes and strengthened technology dissemination through field demonstrations, awareness programmes, farmer–scientist interactions and other extension activities.

Major Achievements

During 2025, North 24 Parganas Krishi Vigyan Kendra-I, Ashokenagar reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural transformation and rural livelihood enhancement through impactful research, technology assessment, frontline extension, and capacity-building initiatives. The KVK successfully achieved its annual targets by conducting 10 On-Farm Trials involving 180 farmers and 15 Frontline Demonstrations benefiting 542 farmers across diverse farming systems.

A total of 75 need-based training programmes were organized, empowering 2,250 farmers, rural youth, farm women, and extension personnel, while 399 extension activities reached nearly 3,800 stakeholders through field demonstrations, advisory services, awareness campaigns, and mass outreach programmes. The KVK surpassed its production targets by generating 38,000 quality planting materials, along with 26,000 livestock strains and 3.5 lakh fish fingerlings to strengthen sustainable farming enterprises.

Scientific farm advisory services were reinforced through the analysis of 18,500 soil, water, plant, and manure samples, exceeding the annual target and promoting location-specific nutrient management. The centre also enriched knowledge dissemination by publishing 28 technical and extension publications with a circulation exceeding 8,800 copies.

The KVK also generated internal revenue of ₹5.15 lakh through demonstration units and institutional activities, reflecting efficient resource utilization and increasing farmers’ confidence in its technologies and services.

Resource mobilization was further strengthened by securing ₹1.34 crore under the RKVY-RAFTAAR programme for establishing 120 Climate-Resilient Integrated Farming System (IFS) demonstration units in the coastal blocks of North 24 Parganas, creating a strong foundation for sustainable agricultural development.

Technology interventions demonstrated remarkable improvements in crop, livestock and fisheries productivity, resulting in higher yields, improved profitability, and enhanced benefit-cost ratios under farmers’ field conditions. Special emphasis on women empowerment through nutrition gardens, backyard poultry, and fish farming created sustainable livelihood opportunities and strengthened household nutritional security.

Through its integrated approach combining innovation, scientific validation, farmer participation, and effective technology dissemination, the KVK significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural productivity, climate resilience, income generation, and sustainable rural development across North 24 Parganas district during 2025.

Major Achievements

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) successfully executed a series of multi-dimensional agricultural interventions, significantly impacting local farming communities through trials, demonstrations, training, and media extension. In terms of field evaluation and technology dissemination, the KVK conducted 7 On-Farm Trials (OFT) benefiting 58 farmers, alongside 16 Front-Line Demonstrations (FLD) that directly advantaged 240 farmers.

Specialized cluster initiatives saw substantial participation: the Cluster Front-Line Demonstration (CFLD) Oilseeds project for Mustard, under the NMEO-OS Project, benefited 307 farmers, while the CFLD-Pulses program under the National Food Security & Nutrition Mission covered 2 distinct crops and reached 624 beneficiaries. Capacity building remained a core focus, marked by the successful completion of 2 batches of the DAESI course with 80 participating students.

Furthermore, specialized training programs were organized through strategic institutional partnerships, including a Jute training programme in collaboration with the Directorate of Jute Development for 50 farmers, a High-Yielding Maize training session in collaboration with BCKV covering 150 farmers, and a Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV & FRA) training programme attended by 30 farmers.

The KVK also expanded its institutional footprint and public communication channel by securing 8 Radio talks, 8 T.V. talks, and 10 Newspaper coverages, while simultaneously achieving a milestone digital enrollment of 9,845 farmers registered on the KVK portal.