DDS
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Vision
DDS Krishi Vigyan Kendra (DDS KVK) strongly emphasizes sustainability as the cornerstone of agriculture in India. As a vast agrarian country committed to ensuring food and nutritional security, DDS KVK places sustainable agriculture at the forefront of all its programs. The vision of DDS Krishi Vigyan Kendra (DDS KVK) has been crafted in alignment with the organizational ethos and philosophy of the host institution. It seamlessly integrates the ideals of DDS with the mandates of ICAR to foster a farmer-centered participatory approach encompasses major crops and technological interventions tailored to the needs of Sangareddy district in Telangana State, India.
Mandates
The mandate of KVK is Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.
To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged.
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On farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
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Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
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Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
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To work as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of the Sangareddy district.
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Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers.
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 buidling
Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
agricultural knowledge centre
Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of the district.