Profile Of KVK Hailakandi

ICAR-KVK, Hailakandi was established on 31^st March, 2010 under the administrative control of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. It functions under the guidance of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone VI, Guwahati.  It is located at Chandpur village of Hailakandi district, Assam. It is about 7 km from Hailakandi city.

Vision

Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture.

Mission

Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective.

Mandate And Activities

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 KVK

1.  On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.

2.  Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.

3.  Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.

4.  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 district.

5.  Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers

Temporary Office at Lakshmisahar,Hailakandi

KVK Office Under Construction at Chandpur Village of Hailakandi District