Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

INTRODUCTION

• The ICAR has established KVKs in the country in the year 1976 - 77 with an objective of imparting learning through work experience. It also aims at imparting training to extension workers who are already employed and to practicing farmers and fishermen who wish to be self-employed.

• The main characteristic feature of KVK is that there is non-uniform syllabus for the Kendras. Each Kendra has to prepare its syllabus and programmes in tune with the felt needs, natural resources and the potential for agricultural growth in that particular area. The responsibility of operating the KVKs is entrusted to
1. Agricultural Universities and ICAR institutes
2. Voluntary agencies with a good record of serving rural communities especially in backward areas, tribal and hilly areas.
3. Institutes of Science and Technology and
4. State Government agencies, in case the above organizations are not available.
• Initially 18 KVKs were established with a budget of Rs.10 lakhs to each KVK. Later efforts were made to establish KVK in each State and now it is contemplated to have one KVK in each district. At present there are 594 KVKs functioning in the country.