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Kendra conducted Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on 23rd July 2010 at KVK, Gobichettipalayam

The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting which constitutes representatives of Host Institution, ICAR, Central & State Research Stations, State Line Departments, Banks, NGOs, Progressive Farmers, Farm Women and Community Based Institutions in KVK operational areas

As part of SAC meeting, KVK established an Integrated Farm Development live model within the office premises for the benefit of farmers. It is going to be a permanent model so that whoever visits the KVK can equip themselves with IFD technologies and its components (For each component, information on its design, cost, benefit and source has been displayed). The Delegates and Scientific advisory committee members visited the Integrated Farm Development live model   and the exhibition arranged before the inauguration of the program

Release of Publication and Products

Shri. Arvind G.Risbud I.A.S., Executive Director, MYRADA and Dr.C.V. SaiRam, Principal Scientist, Zonal project directorate, ICAR released 6 publications developed by MYRADA-KVK.

  • Value added recipes in rosemary
  • Recent agricultural technologies
  • Papaya mealy bug management
  • Issues in rosemary cultivation and their management
  • Co4 fodder –cultivation and its special features
  • Bio-fungicides in plant protection
In the same event, Banana Nutrient Mixture produced by KVK was released by Shri. Arvind G.Risbud, Executive Director, MYRADA and Dr.C.V.Sairam, Principal Scientist, Zonal project directorate, ICAR. The Banana nutrient mixture is an IIHR (Indian Institute of horticulture Research, Bangalore) technology based product developed by Myrada-KVK.
Dr. P. Alagesan, programme Coordinator, presented on the staff position, Infrastructure facilities, revolving fund status of the KVK. The action taken for the recommendations given during last scientific advisory committee meeting was also presented before the committee.
The Programme coordinator informed about the awards and recognition received by Myrada-KVK to the members.
  1. National Best KVK award 2008-2009 received by Myrada-KVK from ICAR, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
  2. Gold medal received during 2009 from Government of Tamilnadu and UNICEF for its contribution in the field of Integrated Farm Development and rural sanitation in Erode district.
  3. The recipient of state level award (2010) from NABARD, Chennai for creating positive impact under Village Development Programme in Erode district (with respect to rural energy, integrated farm development, Promotion of ELS cotton, promotion of farmer’s organizations /SHGs and linkages).

 

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Goals

  • Increase the income of vulnerable families through the creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities
  • Promote self-managed and dynamic local level institutions
  • Create healthy living conditions for families and communities in the Kendra’s working area
  • Influence on research agenda (and policy) to meet the legitimate requirements of farming communities