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 for each Krishi Vigyan Kendra-

  1. On-farm testing – operating a small farm to test new technologies such as seed varieties or innovative farming methods to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
  2. Frontline demonstrations – organising programs and showcasing the efficacy of new technology to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
  3. Capacity development-boosting farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
  4. Multi-Sector Support – To work as the Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of the public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of the district.
  5. Advisory Services – Provide farm advisories using information and communication technologies and other media on varied subjects of interest to farmers such as weather advisories or market pricing.

In addition, Krishi Vigyan Kendras produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make them available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within its mandate.