Golden Jubilee of Krishi Vigyan Kendras

Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KVKs) in 2024.

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  • Based on the recommendation of the Education Commission (1964-66), discussion by the Planning Commission and Inter-Ministerial Committee, and further recommendation by the committee headed by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta appointed by ICAR in 1973 the idea of establishment of Farm Science Centre (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) was developed.
  • The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Pondicherry under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
  • It is 100% financed by the Government of India and ....
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