Bhuj, Kutch (Gujarat), July 20, 2025:
The 8th Annual Zonal Workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) from Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa commenced at Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, from July 20 to 22, 2025. The workshop is being organized by ICAR-ATARI, Zone VIII, Pune, with the support of KVKs from Kutch I, Kutch II, Mehsana, and Patan.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of VNMKV, Parbhani, Prof. (Dr.) Indra Mani, graced the inaugural session as the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address. In his speech, he emphasized the significance of digital tools like the ‘MahaVistaar App’, and underlined the need for impactful extension strategies to translate research into farmer benefit. He shared the innovative extension programmes initiated by VNMKV such as ‘One Day with My Farmer’ and ‘Online Scientist-Farmer Dialogue’, which are receiving positive responses from the farming community. He urged all KVKs to adopt such innovative approaches to maximize impact and recommended that KVKs evolve into research-linked extension hubs for better technology transfer.
Distinguished guests including former DDG (Extension), ICAR Dr. P. Das; former Vice Chancellors Dr. A. K. Singh (BAU, Sabour) and Dr. M. M. Adhikary (BCKV, Mohanpur); and ATARI Pune Site Selection Committee Chair, were present. The event also witnessed virtual participation from Dr. R. Roy Barman, ADG (Extension), ICAR, New Delhi. The workshop featured presentations on new technologies, extension methodologies, and innovative practices, aiming to enhance the outreach and efficiency of KVKs. Directors, scientists, and coordinators from all KVKs in the three states are participating in this important event.
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