Objectives of various extension programme

• Act as gap between research and farmers.
• To Increase adoption of improved technologies.
• To Enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability of farming.
• To Empower farm women and rural youth with skills and knowledge.

Major Extension Activities Conducted by KVKs

1. Training Programmes    :

• A. On Campus and Off Campus:-Need based Farmer’s & Farm Women. Training’s on crop production, animal husbandry, IPM, INM, value addition, Poultry, plant Protection, horticulture and Food processing.
• B. Vocational Training:– skill development for rural youth (e.g., poultry/dairy farming, mushroom cultivation, Bee Keeping  Nursery Management and Value addtion).
• C.  In-service/Extension Personnel Training:– for line department officers/field staff.

2. Field Days & Kisan Gosthi

•  Objective: Spread technology through farmer-to-farmer interaction.
• Organized at demonstration sites.
• Farmers observe crop performance, interact with scientists, and share experiences.

3. Kisan Melas (Farmers’ Fairs)

•  Large-scale exhibitions and gatherings at KVK campus or villages.
• Display of improved seeds, technologies, farm machinery, and success
• stories.

4. Diagnostic Visits / Advisory Services

• Regular field visits by KVK scientists to diagnose pest/disease/nutrient
• Deficiency problems.
• Provide on-the-spot solutions to farmers.

5. Field Visits / Exposure Visits

• Farmers taken to research stations, progressive farms, agri-expos to learn
• new technologies.
• Helps motivate farmers to adopt innovative practices.

6. Exhibitions

•  Technology exhibitions at local fairs, events, and agricultural shows.

7. Literature & Mass Media Extension

• Preparation of extension literature – leaflets, folders, technical bulletins,
• Use of radio talks, TV programmes, social media to spread information.

8. Farmer-Scientist Interaction

• Regular meetings for direct communication between farmers and experts.
• Farmers can discuss problems and get practical solutions.

9. Celebration of Important Days/Week

• ICAR foundation day, World milk day, Swachta Pakhwada, World Soil Day, World Food Day, National Nutrition Week, International Women Day, Krishi Din, Krishi Sanjeevani Saptah, Poshan Maah etc.
•  Awareness campaigns on relevant topics.

10. ICT-Based Extension

•  Mobile advisories (SMS/WhatsApp/facebook/X/Youtube), social media updates, kisan sarthi and online platforms for problem solving.