Indian Council of Agricultural Research
DECCAN DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY'S KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA
Didigi Village, Zaheerabad, Sangareddy Dist. Telangana
About KVKs
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), also known as the Farm Science Centre, is a critical component of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The first KVK commenced its service on 21st March 1974 in Puducherry, heralding the establishment of a network that has expanded to include 731 KVKs by 2023. Positioned as the frontline extension system, KVKs play a crucial role in promoting successful technologies developed by institutions and embraced by farmers across the country. Presently KVKs are celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year of Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Surving farming community since five decades in the country.
About Deccan Developments Society
The Deccan Development Society works in the Zaheerabad region of India with Dalit and tribal women to develop climate-smart agricultural practices, securing community nutrition, health, and livelihoods. Over 40 years, they have been helping 5000 women reclaim farmlands, generating one million days of employment in 30 villages.
The Deccan Development Society works in the Zaheerabad region of India with Dalit and tribal women to develop climate-smart agricultural practices, securing community nutrition, health, and livelihoods. Over 40 years, they have been helping 5000 women reclaim farmlands, generating one million days of employment in 30 villages.
DDS Krishi Vigyan Kendra (DDS KVK), located in Didgi Village near Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district, Telangana, is a pioneering agricultural extension center dedicated to promoting sustainable and organic farming practices. The center boasts a diverse array of demonstration units and facilities designed to provide hands-on training and knowledge dissemination to farmers. Key facilities include a Natural Farming Crop Cafeteria showcasing various crop varieties, a Bio-input Resource Center for organic inputs, and a well-maintained Nursery for plant propagation. Additionally, the KVK houses specialized units such as a Poultry Unit, a Staggered Vegetable unit for continuous vegetable production, a Scientific Bee Keeping unit to promote apiculture, and a Medicinal & Aromatic Garden featuring a variety of medicinal plants. Livestock-related facilities comprise a Goat Unit and a Fodder Unit, supporting integrated farming systems.
Technology assessment
On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems
TEchnology demonstration
Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields
capacity
building
Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
agricultural knowledge centre
Knowledge Hub for Agricultural Technologies to strengthen the district
Our Services
DDS Krishi Vigyan Kendra offers a range of hands-on demonstration units where farmers and visitors can see sustainable, organic farming practices in action. The facilities span crop cultivation, livestock integration, soil and input management, apiculture, medicinal plant cultivation, and waste recycling, alongside a dedicated information center and an outlet for locally made, millet-based products. Together, these units reflect the Kendra's focus on low-cost, farmer-friendly technologies that support ecological balance and rural livelihoods.
