FIVE YEARS REPORT
OF
KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA
JAMMU
FROM 2009-10 TO 2013-14
DIRECTORATE OF EXTENSION
Sher-e-Kashmir
University o f Agricultural Sciences &
Technology-Jammu
Inspired by- Dr. Pradeep Sharma,
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-J
Guidance- Dr. K.S. Risam
Director Extension, SKUAST-J
Compiled and edited bySanjay Khar
Prem Kumar
Rakesh Sharma
Punit Choudhary
S.P. Gupta
Raju Gupta
Poonam Abrol
Published byKVK Jammu, R.S. Pura
Printed by-
FIVE YEARS REPORT FROM 2009-10 TO 2013-14
India is primarily an agrarian country with 60 per cent of its population being
dependent directly or indirectly on agriculture. The Indian agriculture sector has made
considerable progress in the last few decades with its large resources of land, water and
sunshine. Agricultural innovations and diffusion of new technologies are important factors in
developing countries’ quest for food and nutritional security. Farming in different resource
endowments must be sustainable, economical, and intensive in order to provide dependable,
long-term support for rural households. To achieve these capabilities, farmers must have
access to sustainable technology in crop, livestock, forestry, and fisheries sectors. The
Government of India realises the importance of agriculture in the development of this nation
and hence have adopted several initiatives and programmes for this sector's continuous
growth. One such scheme, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) was started
by ICAR for imparting vocational training to the practicing farmers, school dropouts and
field level extension functionaries.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRAS
The Education Commission (1964-66) recommended that a vigorous effort be made
to establish specialized institutions to provide vocational education in agriculture and allied
fields at the pre and post matriculate levels to cater the training needs of a large number of
boys and girls coming from rural areas. The Commission, further, suggested that such
institutions be named as ‘Agricultural Polytechnics’. The recommendation of the
Commission was thoroughly discussed during 1966-72 by the Ministry of Education,
Ministry of Agriculture, Planning Commission, Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR) and other allied institutions. Finally, the ICAR mooted the idea of establishing
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) as innovative institutions for imparting
vocational training to the practicing farmers, school dropouts and field level extension
functionaries.
The ICAR Standing Committee on Agricultural Education, in its meeting held in
August, 1973, observed that since the establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) was
of national importance which would help in accelerating the agricultural production as also in
improving the socio-economic condition of the farming community, the assistance of all
related institutions should be taken in implementing this scheme. The ICAR, therefore,
constituted a committee in 1973 headed by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta of Seva Mandir, Udaipur
(Rajasthan), for working out a detailed plan for implementing this scheme. The Committee
submitted its report in 1974.
Based on the recommendation of the Education Commission (1964-66), consideration
/ review by the Planning Commission and Inter-Ministerial Committee, and further
recommendation by the committee headed by Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta appointed by ICAR
in 1973, the idea of establishment of Farm Science Centre (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) was
evolved. The first KVK, on a pilot basis, was established in 1974 at Puducherry (now
Pondicherry) under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore.
The Planning Commission approved the proposal of the ICAR to establish eighteen
KVKs during the Fifth Five Year Plan. With the growing demand for more such Kendras, the
Governing Body (GB) of the Council approved 12 more KVKs in 1979 and they were
established in the same year from Agricultural Produce Cess Fund (AP Cess Fund). Pending
clearance of the Sixth Five -Year Plan scheme on KVK by the Planning Commission, the
Governing Body of the Council again approved 14 KVKs in 1981, which were established
during 1982-- 83 from AP Cess Fund. A High Level Evaluation Committee on KVK was
constituted by the ICAR in 1984, who after thorough review of the programme, strongly
recommended for the establishment of more KVKs in the country.
Since the establishment of first Krishi Vigyan Kendra in 1974, at present there are
642 KVKs, which include 428 under State Agricultural Universities (SAU) and Central
Agricultural University (CAU), 51 under ICAR Institutes, 99 under NGOs, 35 under State
Governments, and the remaining 17 under other educational institutions with an aim to
conduct technology assessment, refinement and demonstration through various activities. In
view of the changing scenario of agriculture, the mandated activities of KVKs are being
changed from time to time to address the newer challenges in the areas of climate change,
secondary and speciality agriculture, conservation agriculture, market led extension and agribusiness.
ESTABLISHMENT OF KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA JAMMU
In the Eighth five year plan (1992-97), seventy eight new KVKs were approved and
the same were established in the country, KVK Jammu was one among them and established
in the year 1992 at Regional Agricultural Research Station, R.S. Pura, Jammu under the
administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and
Technology, Jammu and Kashmir. Lator on after bifurcation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, KVK Jammu came under the
jurisdiction of
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of
Jammu (SKUAST-J) with the vision to cater the services to farming community of District
Jammu.
The working of KVK was envisaged through the mandates as

Technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of technology / products: Onfarm testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under
various farming systems.

Frontline demonstrations to establish its production potentials on the farmers’ fields.

Training of farmers to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural
technologies, vocational trainings for farmers, farm women and school dropouts and
training of extension personnel to orient them in the frontier areas of technology
development.

To work as resource and knowledge centre of agricultural technology for supporting
initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural
economy of the district.
In order to full fill the aspirations of farming community, a deliberate and planned
approach is adopted in organising the trainings based on need and area specific problems and
to create awareness about improved technology, a large number of extension activities had
been taken up by KVK Jammu. Every year, action plan is prepared after thorough survey and
participatory rural appraisal activities of the villages to assess the real need and problem
persisting in area by the team of Subject Matter Specialist (SMSs) of different disciplines.
This action plan is then discussed threadbal at various levels, different forums and finalized
in Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting held under the chairmen ship of Hon’ble
Vice Chancellor. The meeting is attended by the officials of the various line departments,
heads of the divisions of both the faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary sciences besides the
representatives of farmers and farm women. During the implementation of training and
demonstrations, target groups are taken into actual practical conditions to convince them
through the principle ‘Seeing is believing’ and ‘Learning by doing’. The continuous follow
up and suggestion of improvement is also provided.
By their sincere and sustained efforts, the scientists of KVK Jammu have been able to
motivate the farmers to establish various agro-vocational enterprises and develop few villages
as commodity specific. Many farmers brought laurels to KVK Jammu by winning different
awards at district and state level.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JAMMU DISTRICT
Jammu is located at 32.73°N and 74.87°E and has an average elevation of 327 mean
sea level (1,073 ft). Jammu district lies at uneven ridges of low heights at the Shivalik hills
and is surrounded by Shivalik range to the north, east and southeast while the Trikuta range
surrounds it in the north-west.
The name “Jammu” is derived from its ruler who founded it. Raja Jambulochan
founded this city and named it Jambupora which later changed to Jammu. Many historians
and locals believe that Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan in the 14th century BC.
During one of his hunting campaigns, he reached the Tawi River where he saw a goat and a
lion drinking water at the same place. Having satisfied their thirst, the animals went their own
ways. The Raja was amazed, abandoned the idea of hunting and returned to his companions.
Recounting what he had seen, he inferred that this place, where a lion and a lamb could drink
water side by side, was a place of peace and tranquillity. The Raja commanded that a palace
be built at this place and a city was founded around it. This city became known as JambuNagar, which then later changed into Jammu.
Climate
Jammu, like the rest of north-western India, features a humid subtropical climate, with
extreme summer highs reaching 46 °C (115 °F), and temperatures in the winter months
occasionally falling below freezing. June is the hottest month with an average high of 40.6 °C
(105.1 °F), while January is the coldest month with an average low reaching to 7 °C (45 °F).
The average yearly precipitation is about 42 inches (1,100 mm) with the bulk of the rainfall
in the months from June to September, although the winters can also be rather wet. In winter,
dense smog causes inconvenience and temperature drops to 2 °C (36 °F). In summer,
particularly in the month of May and June, extremely intense sunlight or hot winds can
increase the temperature to 46 °C (115 °F).
Climate data for Jammu
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Average
high °C (°F)
18.5
21.4
26.8
(65.3)
(70.5)
(80.2)
33.5
39.1
40.8
35.6
Daily mean
°C (°F)
13.1
15.7
20.5
26.6
32.1
34.1
30.8
29.5
28.8
25.2
19.3
14.7
24.2
(55.6)
(60.3)
(68.9)
(79.9)
(89.8)
(93.4)
(87.4)
(85.1)
(83.8)
(77.4)
(66.7)
(58.5)
(75.57)
Average
low °C (°F)
7.7
10.1
14.3
19.7
25.1
27.5
26.1
25.3
23.8
18.7
12.4
8.6
18.28
(45.9)
(50.2)
(57.7)
(67.5)
(77.2)
(81.5)
(79)
(77.5)
(74.8)
(65.7)
(54.3)
(47.5)
(64.9)
Precipitation
77
mm (inches) (3.03)
63
64
28
18
57
330
349
175
(2.48)
(2.52)
(1.1)
(0.71)
(92.3) (102.4) (105.4) (96.1)
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
33.7
33.8
31.7
26.2
20.9
30.17
(92.7)
(92.8)
(89.1)
(79.2)
(69.6)
(86.3)
(2.24) (12.99) (13.74) (6.89)
31
9
37
1,238
(1.22)
(0.35)
(1.46)
(48.73)
Source: Climate-Data.org
Area and Population
Jammu district is spread over an area of 3097 sq kms and has a population of about
13.57 lakhs as per 2001 census. It is largest populated district of the state and second largest
in terms of population density which falls under the category 'B'. The literacy percentage of
the district is 77% which is highest in the state according to 201 census.Administratively the
district has been divided into 4 tehsils, 8 blocks including one municipality, 1192 villages and
297 panchayats. The district is having a National Airport situated at Satwari. This district
serves as the winter capital of J&K state from November to April when all offices move from
Srinagar to Jammu.
Jammu District Population 2011
In 2011, Jammu had a population of 1,529,958 of which male and female were 813,821 and
716,137 respectively while as in 2001 census, Jammu had a population of 1,357,077 of which
males were 727,738 and remaining 629,339 were females.
 Jammu District Urban Population 2011
Out of the total Jammu population for 2011 census, 50.00 percent lives in
urban regions of district. In total 765,013 people lives in urban areas of which males are
412,218 and females are 352,795. Sex Ratio in urban region of Jammu district is 856 as per
2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Jammu district was 823 in 2011 census. Child
population (0-6) in urban region was 73,262 of which males and females were 40,184 and
33,078. This child population figure of Jammu district is 9.75 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Jammu district as per census 2011 is 88.51 % of which males and
females are 92.39 % and 83.99 % literates respectively. In actual number 612,254 people are
literate in urban region of which males and females are 343,716 and 268,538 respectively.
 Jammu District Rural Population 2011
As per 2011 census, 50.00 % population of Jammu districts lives in rural areas
of villages. The total Jammu district population living in rural areas is 764,945 of which
males and females are 401,603 and 363,342 respectively. In rural areas of Jammu district, sex
ratio is 905 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Jammu district is considered,
figure is 774 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 94,101 in rural areas of
which males were 53,058 and females were 41,043. The child population comprises 13.21 %
of total rural population of Jammu district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Jammu district is
78.24 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.56 and
70.33 percent respectively. In total, 524,881 people were literate of which males and females
were 298,200 and 226,681 respectively.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AGRO-CLIMATIC AND AGRICULTURAL
CONDITION OF JAMMU DISTRICT
Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)
Sl.
No
1
2
3
4
5
Farming system/enterprise
Irrigated
(borewell)
Irrigated (canal)
Tank Irrigated
Rainfed
Enterprises
Rice, berseem, and vegetables, 1-2 animals, Fish culture, Wheat
Rice, berseem, wheat, vegetables, Sarson, Gobisarson
Maize, wheat, gram, mash moong, til, Sarson, Gobisarson
Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and
topography)
AgroSl.
climatic
Characteristics
No
Zone
1
Sub-tropical Situated between 300- 450m above sea level having severe winter, rare
Zone
occurrence of frost and a hot spell of summer with concentration of
precipitation in summer months.
Agro
ecological
Characteristics
situation
2
Rainfed
The average rainfall of District Jammu ranges from 750-900 mm.
Agriculture in this area is complex, diverse and risk-prone and is
characterized by low levels of productivity and low input usage. Vagaries
of the monsoon result in wide variation and instability in yields.
Soil types
S. No
Soil type
1.
Sandy loam
2.
Loamy sand
3.
Clay loam
4.
Silnty clay loam
Characteristics
pH 7.7-8.1, EC-0.15-0.23, organic carbon 0.35-0.44
(low), N- low, P-medium, K- medium
pH 7.2-7.5, EC-0.15-0.20, organic carbon 0.45-0.55
(low), N- low, P-medium, K- high
pH 7.1-7.8, EC-0.18-0.22, organic carbon 0.40-0.50(low),
N- low, P-medium, K- medium
pH 7.4-7.6, EC-0.16-0.20, organic carbon 0.42-0.50
(low), N- low, P-medium, K- medium
Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district
S.
Crop
Area (ha)
Production
Productivity
(Metric
tons)
(kg /ha)
No
1
Paddy
55550
162710
2930
2
Wheat
87620
143490
1638
3
Maize
19705
35863
1820
4
Pulses
8292
5
Millets
12428
-
6
7
Oil seed
Fodders
3041
5342
-
-
Weather data
Month
Rainfall (mm)
Mean monthly
Temperature 0 C
Mean monthly
Relative Humidity
(%)
Morning Evening
Minimum
Maximum
April 14
42.5
30.3
14.7
77.0
40.0
May 14
15.9
34.6
20.2
61.0
32.0
June 14
10.0
39.7
23.4
56.0
32.0
July14
98.0
34.6
25.8
80.0
60.0
Aug14
258.7
34.0
24.4
87.0
64.0
Sep14
512.4
30.5
22.4
87.0
63.0
Oct 14
18.5
29.1
17.5
83.0
54.0
Nov 14
8.0
24.8
9.9
86.0
44.0
Dec 14
0.0
18.8
5.0
93.0
57.0
Jan 15
17.2
16.1
5.8
93.0
65.0
Feb 15
117.5
21.5
9.1
86.0
60.0
March 15
334.8
24.0
12.0
88.0
61.0
Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district
Category
Population (lakh)
Production
Productivity
Cattle
Crossbred
1.21
Indigenous
1.20
Buffalo
2.16
Sheep
Crossbred
0.76
Indigenous
1.16
Goats
1.86
Rabbits
Poultry
5.19
Category
Population (lakh)
Fish
Inland
Production
Productivity
10457.90q
KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA- JAMMU
The KVK Jammu is a grass root level institute under the auspices of the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi and Sher-e-Kashmir University of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology. It was established in the year 1992 and receives 100%
grant from ICAR for infrastructural developments and execution of programmes. The
beneficiaries are practicing farmers, farm women, rural youths and functionaries of
development departments and voluntary organisations.
It is presently manned by a Programme Coordinator/ Senior Scientist, Six Subject Matter
Specialists, three Programme Assistants and Six ministerial staff. The KVK has distinct
mandates comprising of 1. On farm Testing of the released technologies in agriculture and allied subjects.
2. Front line demonstrations of various crops to generate production data and feedback.
3. Training to extension functionaries of the line departments/voluntary organisations
connected with departmental activities.
4. Vocational trainings for farmers, farm women and school dropouts in agriculture and
allied subjects based on felt needs, resources and farming systems.
5. Farm advisory work including institute village linkage programmes and other
extension activities.
The major thrust areas of the KVK for Jammu district are as below:
1. Conducting diagnostic studies and impact analysis
2. Promoting people’s participation through community organization as Common
Interest Groups (CIGs), Self Help Groups (SHGs) etc.
3. Production Techniques of cereals, millets, pulses and oilseed crops under normal,
rainfed, limited irrigation and poor quality water
4. Integrated pest and disease management, post harvest techniques in crops, fruits and
vegetables
5. Production and use of different organic manures and bio-fertilizers under INM
6. Reclamation and management of salt affected soils and sodic water for sustainable
production of crops, vegetables and fruit plants
7. Enhancing productivity of milch animals through genetic improvement, balance
feeding, management & health care
8. Enhancing fish production through balance feeding, management, health care and
empowering fish farmers through income generating activities like value addition
9. Empowering women through income generating activities such as fruits and vegetable
preservation, mushroom cultivation, bee-keeping etc.
10. Promoting health, hygiene and nutritional levels of farming community with special
reference to vulnerable groups
11. Promoting vegetables, orchard raising, spices-medicinal and aromatic plants
12. Implements for various farm operations to reduce drudgery and enhance efficiency
To meet the above objectives, the KVK has developed following infrastructure
facilities – A well developed 25 acre demonstration cum research farm having seed
production unit of major crops, orchard of Guava, vegetable nursery, modest fisheries unit,
unit to demonstrate recycling of farm waste for promoting organic farming, Home science
laboratory for fruit and vegetable preservation training and fully fledged soil and water
testing lab. Centre is also provided with a farmers’ hostel for facilitating institutional training
programmes. Mandate-wise salient achievements of the KVK during last five years are
presented below:
TRAININGS PROGRAMMES
 FARMERS TRAINING PROGRAMMES - This centre has conducted nearly 177 of
trainings covering 3628 trainees from all the sectors of personnels involved in agriculture
and allied field Viz., Farmer, Farmwomen, Rural Youth engaged in agriculture,
horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, and Home Science
etc. The training covers variety of topics dealing with all the components of agriculture
and allied field i.e. seed to seed, soil heath and fertility management, water management,
crop management, plant protection, kitchen garden, horticultural nursery, vegetable and
fruit production, Livestock Production & Management, Fish production, value addition,
food processing , marketing etc.
Table- 1:
S.
No
.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Thematic
Area
Crop
production
Horticulture
Soil heath
and fertility
management
Livestock
Production &
Management
Home
Science
Plant
Protection
Fisheries
Capacity
building &
group
dynamics
Production of
Inputs at site
Total
Discipline wise Farmer’s Training and no. of Farmers Participated
No. of Trainings/ No. of Farmers participated
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
T
8
P
76
T
11
P
230
T
6
P
85
T
12
P
276
T
9
P
210
Grand total
No. No. of
of
farme
train rs
ings
T
P
46
877
1
7
17
163
5
4
256
81
5
6
76
103
4
3
54
74
5
4
98
83
20
24
501
504
4
84
2
30
--
--
1
18
--
--
7
132
--
--
4
77
2
49
6
153
7
157
19
436
3
81
4
83
1
29
1
17
--
--
9
210
-4
-94
5
8
97
189
6
4
85
54
5
6
70
147
7
4
93
74
23
26
345
558
--
---
---
---
---
---
3
65
---
---
3
65
27
515
43
1043 30
481
41
874
36
715
177
3628
(T= no. of trainings, P= Participants)
Training programmes / Participants during
5years
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2010
2011
2012
Trainings
2013
2014
Participant
GLIMPSES OF FARMER’S TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED
Participatory Rural Appraisal
Training programmes conducted on different aspects on-campus and off- campus
 VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Employment generation through vocational training is a major mandate of the
KVK. KVK emphasized on conducting tailor made programmes for rural youth ranging
from 1 to 5 days so that the trainees can also build up confidence of management of the
enterprise besides technical skill. A total of 31 training programmes for rural youths
either practicing farmers or school dropouts were organised which were attended by 516
participants. These trainings succeeded in not only empowering participants by way of
gain in knowledge but also motivated some of the trainees to translate the knowledge
into action as reflected in establishment of vermicompost units, practicing Aquarium
shops, supplementary livestock feeding with green fodder and mineral mixture including
better management practices and adopting fruit and vegetable preservation practices by
women as a group activity. It has led to creation of additional income generation avenues
in the region.
Table-2: Discipline wise Rural youths Training organised and No. of beneficiaries
S.
No
Discipline
No. of Trainings/Beneficiaries
2009-10
T
P
2010-11
T
P
1
2
Apiculture
2
31
--Dairy/Poultr 2
41
2
30
y production
3
Home
2
36
1
18
Science
4
Agronomy
1
18
1
13
5
Fisheries
--1
14
6
Horticulture --1
16
7
Mushroom
----cultivation
8
Vermicultur ----e
9
Sericulture
----10 Post harvest ----technology
Total
7
126
6
91
(T= no. of trainings, P= Participants)
Grand
total
2011-12
T
P
2012-13
T
P
2013-14
T
P
T
P
---
---
---
---
---
---
2
4
31
71
1
20
3
46
1
18
8
138
1
1
1
--
9
14
12
--
1
1
1
--
7
15
11
--
1
1
-2
12
18
-55
5
4
3
2
59
61
39
55
--
--
--
--
1
18
1
18
-1
-19
1
--
25
--
---
---
1
1
25
19
5
74
7
104
6
121
31
516
Vocational Trianing Programmes
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2010
2011
Trainings
2012
2013
2014
Participant
GLIMPSES OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED
Nursery raising of Marigold
Aquarium making for home & business
Cushion making for self employment
Fish value addition for more income
 IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMME
Replication of technologies among the farming communities through extension
functionaries of line departments is also an important mandate of KVK. The KVK gives
emphasis on faster dissemination of recently developed technologies through the training of
the extension functionaries of the various line departments of J&K government.
Prior to implementation of training programmes for extension functionaries, KVK
identified their needs of skills and knowledge related to communication of technologies and
techniques. Necessary information and feedback was collected from the line departments
while developing the action plan. Both the technical information and management tools were
included in the training programmes. Apart from the recommendations of NARS, the results
obtained from different Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) and On Farm Trials (OFTs) were
also included in the course curriculum so that the location specific technologies can be
transferred to farmers through these extension functionaries.
Different extension
methodologies, practical experience sharing and new topics of training have helped to seek a
good response from the extension functionaries. The KVK Jammu organised thirty in-service
trainings programmes of varying duration benefiting 365 extension functionaries of various
line departments.
Doing these training programmes, KVK had been able to spread the technology
enmass for the rural population. There was a greater degree of integration and coordination
among the line departments and the KVK due to organisation of the training for extension
functionaries.
Table-3: In-service Training Programme
S.
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Discipline
Productivity at field
crops
Integrated pest
management
Integrated nutrient
management
Protected cultivation
technology
Group Dynamics
and farmers
organisation
Production & use of
organic inputs
Capacity building
for ICT application
Fish feed
management
Rejuvenation of old
orchards
WTO & IPR issues
Household Food
security/ climate
change
Management in farm
animals/fisheries
Total
No. of Trainings/Participants
Grand total
2009-10
T
P
2010-11
T
P
2011-12
T
P
2012-13
T
P
2013-14
T
P
Trg.
Partici
pants
2
29
2
19
2
22
1
13
--
--
7
83
1
9
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
1
9
1
10
--
--
1
8
1
13
--
--
3
31
1
11
1
14
2
22
--
--
--
--
4
47
1
13
1
20
1
11
--
--
--
--
3
44
--
--
1
10
--
--
2
26
1
13
4
49
--
--
--
--
--
--
1
13
1
22
2
35
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
1
16
1
16
--
--
--
--
--
--
1
10
--
--
1
10
-1
-8
-1
-8
---
---
1
--
16
--
---
---
1
2
19
16
--
--
1
9
--
--
--
--
--
--
1
9
6
72
7
80
7
71
7
91
3
51
30
365
In-service Training Programmes
100
80
60
40
20
0
2010
2011
Trainings
2012
2013
2014
Participant
GLIMPSES OF INSERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED ON
DIFFERENT ASPECTS
 SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAMME
Total sixteen (16) numbers of sponsored training programmes of different
disciplines were conducted for farmers, rural youth, farm women etc. These training
programmes were sponsored by different Departments and Government agencies like
Nehru yuva Kendra, Dept. of Floriculture of Jammu and Kashmir, National Mission on
Micro irrigation (NMMI)etc. A total nos. of 1402 participants were trained during these
training programmes by KVK Jammu during the period.
Table-4: Sponsored training programmes
S.
No.
1
Discipline
Sponsored
training
programme
No. of trainings/beneficiaries
2009-10
2010-11
Trg Bene Trg. Beneficiari
ficiar
es
ies
3
173
2
231
2011-12
Trg Ben
eficia
ries
2
178
Grand total
2012-13
Trg Beneficiari
es
2013-14
Trg BeneTrg.
ficiaries
6
3
537
283
16
GLIMPSES OF SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAMMES
“Scientific Wheat Production” in collaboration with IARI under IARI-Post office-Farmers
linkage model
Beneficiari
es.
1402
Nehru Yuva Kendra sponsored Training Programme on Entrepreneurship opportunities for
the youth of J&K
Two days training on “Micro irrigation in Floriculture”
FRONT LINE DEMONSTRATIONS
The KVK strives for promoting area specific need based farm innovations among
farming communities. The Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) on Kharif and Rabi are
organised to demonstrate the efficacy of newly released production technologies of various
crops on farmers’ field and to explore their maximum potential under given farming situation.
FLDs on oilseeds are laid on Til during Kharif and Toria and Gobhi sarson in Rabi season.
During the last five years 910 demonstrations were organised on Famers’ field covering a
total area of 197.8ha.
There has been overwhelming response of farmers to adopt the innovations
highlighted in the demonstrations particularly widespread acceptance of recommended
varieties coupled with integrated nutrient management and IPM practices. In the vicinity of
the KVK, farmers in large number purchase seeds of newly released varieties and follow
recommended practices.
Table-6: Frontline Demonstrations:
S.
No
Crop
2009-10
Areas
(ha)
1
2
Toria
Gobi
4
10
2010-11
No.
of
farm
ers
bene
fitted
18
39
Areas
(ha)
4
06
2011-12
No.
of
farm
ers
bene
fitted
26
21
2012-13
Areas
(ha)
No. of
farmer
s
benefit
ted
Areas
(h)
5.0
06
20
21
2.0
--
2013-14
No.
of
farm
ers
bene
fitted
10
--
Areas
(ha)
2.0
3
Total
No.
of
farm
ers
bene
fitted
10
15
Area
in
(ha)
Bene
ficiair
es
17
25
84
96
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Sarson
Gram
Paddy
Wheat
Maize
Til
Mash
Vegetables
Marigold
Strawberry
Barseem
Fish
Total
4
6
12
4
--------40
18
18
30
20
-------143
4.1
4.2
8.2
4
2
2
-0.75
---35.25
16
15
28
20
19
19
-16
---180
4.1
7.2
8.2
-1.05
1.05
-1
--1.5
36.0
16
17
25
-9
9
-17
--15
152
4.0
6.0
14
4
3
3
----1.5
35.2
20
15
60
8
15
15
----15
147
4
4
12
4
2.5
2.5
12.2
2.7
.75
2
1.5
51.35
GLIMPSES OF FRONT LINE DEMONSTRATIONS LAID
FLD on Maize
FLD on Wheat
23
10
46
9
18
18
92
19
8
15
15
288
20.2
27.4
54.4
16
5.35
8.55
12.2
4.45
0.75
2
4.5
197.
8
93
75
189
57
43
61
92
52
8
15
45
910
FLD on Strawberry
FLD on Mushroom
FLD on Anola
FLD on Fisheries
ON- FARM TESTING
On Farm Testing is assessment and refinement of technologies by including local
farming community. The farmer’s perspective and their participation are crucial to identify
and develop area specific demand driven technologies. The technology assessment and
refinement is one of the most important mandate of the KVK for which “On Farm Trials
(OFTs)” are being conducted. The main objective behind technology assessment and
refinement is to provide location specific technology to location specific problems for the
sustainability of agriculture. The On farm trials are normally conducted for assessment of
proven technology, if present technology do not work in a particular situation or are
implemented for fine tuning the technology under various farming situations for
understanding its suitability in the farmer’s field.
Prior to implementation of any OFT, the KVK usually identifies the area under
particular commodity and intensity of the problems in the particular farming situation by
conducting PRA exercise. The concerned SMS studies the factors responsible for the
problem. The problem diagnosis is being done by the SMS by involving the farming
community and adopting PRA tools. The problem is further discussed with the farmers as
well as the State Agriculture Universities/ Research stations for identifying the technological
options. Similarly results of trials and experiments at national/international level indicating
solution to such problems are also being studied to give the technological option to solve
their problems. The recommendation of the NARS is also being tried for addressing to the
problem by fine-tuning the existing recommendations in the OFT programme. During the
OFTs, different observations are being recorded based on the objectives of the OFT. The
OFT is usually being conducted for three years continuously and the results are
communicated to research and extension system. For conducting of OFTs, progressive
Farmers identified by the KVK are being fully involved. The processing of recorded
observations and results are carried out by applying suitable methods. The results are then
deliberated with the officers of line department, members of Farmers Clubs and SHGs for its
dissemination among the farmers in general for its popularization and adoption.
Table-7 : On Farm trials conducted by KVK and no. of farmers benefitted.
S
.
N
o
.
1
No. of farmers benefitted
2009-10
2010-11
Targ
et
Achie
veme
nt
Target
8(40)
8(40)
10(50)
Total
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Achie
veme
nt
Targe
t
Achie
veme
nt
Target
Achie
veme
nt
Targe
t
Achiev
ement
Target
Achiev
ement
7(42)
10(22)
10(29)
12(24)
6(29)
9(36)
11(40)
49(171)
42(180)
Note: Figure in parenthesis indicate number of farmers.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
For speedy transfer of farm technologies, the KVK periodically organises Farmers’
fair, Field Days, Vichar Goshthi, Educational tours, Production and distribution of farm
literature and receives support from mass media – News papers, Radio and local news
channels. These activities have established and fostered close liaison, mutual trust and
participation of farming communities in the programmes of the KVK. The KVK has
organised/exhibited its stall in 11 Kisan Melas participated by 5200 farmers and more than
600 extension functionaries and different firms. Eight Kissan Ghostis were organised during
the period in which 1750 farmers participated and their queries addressed.
Similarly, 9 field days were organised that were attended by 551 farmers. Nine educational
tours were organised within and outside the state consisting of 188 farmers which were
sponsored by the KVK. Further, allied departments and NGOs bring farmers and farm
women to visit the demonstration units including fruits, crops, fisheries and Home Science
activities to KVK Jammu. Around 439 farmers visited to KVK for consulting their problem and
to gain first hand knowledge of latest production technologies in income generation
activities.
The local and state level news-papers are periodically utilised to abreast the farming
community with seasonal recommendations through news coverage and announcements.
The state news channels periodically cover KVK activities, achievements and success events
of farmers. The KVK has a well developed Audio Visual Unit and Exhibition cell, the
exhibition unit of the centre have earned prizes & laurals during Kisan Melas organised by
district authorities. The KVK has also been visited by Dr. S. Ayyappan, DG (ICAR), Dr. Narula
ZPD, Zone-1, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-J, CGM, NABARD, Ministers of Government
of J&K who appriciated the efforts of the KVK.
Table-5: Other Extension Activities organised
S.
No
.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Ext.
Activities
Field days
Kisan Mela
Kisan
Ghoshti
Film shows
Group
meetings
Lectures
delivers
Demonstratio
n
Newspaper
Converage
Popular
articles
Extension
literature
Scientific unit
Farmers visit
to KVK
Diagnostic
visits
Exposure
visits
Animal health
camp
Exhibition
Radio talks
Celebration
of special
days
Exposure
No. of trainings/beneficiaries
Grand total
2009-10
Nu Parti
mb cipan
er
ts
2
103
-----
2010-11
Nu
Partici
mb pants
er
2
117
--2
117
2011-12
Nu Parti
mb cipa
er
nts
2
133
--2
133
2012-13
Nu Partici
mb pants
er
1
92
7
3700
---
2013-14
Nu Particip
mb ants
er
2
106
4
1500
4
1500
Nu
mb
er
9
11
8
Particip
ants
8
6
195
94
13
6
195
125
-4
-84
14
8
-277
16
9
-597
51
33
390
1177
20
--
23
--
14
--
23
--
37
402
402
Co
nt.
Pro
ces
s
15
--
--
--
--
16
--
co
nti
n
--
--
14
--
Co
nt.
pro
ces
s
12
11
7
--
--
16
--
21
--
78
--
4 articles
14
2
18
--
38
7 no.
18
15
11
--
411
40
66
43
71
51
114
55
58
247
439
12
13
17
14
1017
100
88
04
551
5200
1750
--
1017
60
--
--
2
40
--
--
5
148
02
--
9
188
1
56
--
--
1
72
2
130
02
--
6
258
----
--
--
3
4
9
3
1500
23
4
2
1
1500
75
-3
1
--
--
-2
1
--
--
-2
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
1
--
1
--
98
20
21
22
23
visit of
farmers to
other
institutions.
TV talks
Farm science
club
convenor
Self help
group
convenor
Ex-trainees
Samelan
---
--
1
05
--
2
2
105
3
2
--
---
--
6
9
105
--
--
6
175
4
125
2
--
--
--
12
300
--
--
2
65
--
--
--
--
--
--
2
65
GLIMPSES OF IMPORTANT EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Field Day on Marigold at Village Karotana
Awareness Camp for the promotion of Floricultural Crops (Sponsored by Dept. of
Floriculture,J&K) at Devigarh
Distribution of Bio-fertilizer during the programme
Animal Camps-
Participation in Kissan Melas-
Exposure Visit to Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, IARI, New Delhi
Exposure visit to Krishi Vasant, Nagpur
Monitoring and Diagnostic visit
INTERACTION MEET WITH NABARD at KVK Jammu
FARM ACTIVITIESIn consonance with “teaching by doing and learning by doing” approach, KVK has
developed its instructional cum seed production farm. A large no. of farmers within and
outside the district annually visit KVK farm to learn the package and practices followed for
production of seed. The KVK supply its whole produce to Agriculture Department and Mega
seed Project of SKUAST-J for seed purpose.
During the last five years, the KVK supplied Rabi crop seeds and seeds of Kharif crops to
Agriculture Department of J&K. The KVK also supplies saplings of flower plants to the
farmers during vocational training. It has led to generation of revolving fund of the centre to
the tune of around 48 lakhs rupees. The fund is then ploughed back for developing
infrastructural facilities and instructional units.
Year
Crop
Rabi
Variety Category Production Crop
2009- Wheat PBW10
502
20010- Wheat PBW11
550
2011- Wheat PBW12
550
PBW527
Raj3077
2012- Wheat PBW13
550
Raj3077
F-II
(Qtls.)
37.70
F-I
93.00
201314
F-I
Wheat DPW621-50
HD2967
Paddy B-370
C-I
(Qtls.)
78.11
Paddy B-370
F-II
88
214.59
Paddy B-370
C-I
98.16
188.89
Paddy B-370
C-I
115.09
F-II
F-I
Kharif
Variety Category Production
180.03
C-II
F-II
C-II
F-I
Scientists Advisory Committee Meeting
The KVK programmes and plans are reviewed by SAC that meets twice in a year under the
chairmanship of Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-J. The committee comprises of Head of the host
institution, representatives of SAUs representatives of different line departments,
programme coordinator and SMS of KVK, representative farmers and farm women etc.
Details of SAC organised during the period is-
S. No.
1
2
3
4
SAC
9th
10th
11th
12th
Date
8-10-2010
30-05-2011
16-05-2012
13-03-2014
13th
5
08-12-2014
Dignitaries VisitsSeveral dignitaries visited KVK Jammu during the five year period from 2010-14
which included two visits of Dr. S. Ayyapan, Director General, ICAR and Secretary, DARE to
KVK Jammu.
Linkages of KVK with other organizations
S. No. Name of organization
Nature of Linkage
1.
Agriculture Deptt.
Conducting training programme in collaboration with Deptt.
2.
Animal Husbandry Deptt. Conducting training programme in collaboration with Deptt.
3.
Horticulture Deptt.
Demonstrations especially of fruits and vegetables
4.
Forest Deptt.
Participation in meetings
5.
Fisheries Deptt.
Participation in meetings
6.
Directorate of fodder
development
Participating in meeting and sponsored laying of FLDs on
fodder
7.
Nehru Yuva Kendra
Training for rural youth and sports agreed
8.
Directorate of maize
9.
District co-ordination
Committee
10. IFFCO
11. KRIBHCO
Sponsored FLDs of maize to lay at farmers field through KVK
These institutes are being contacted for getting financial
assistance for establishing unit for different beneficiaries and
their participation in meetings.
12. NAFED
14. Central Co-op. Bank
Jammu
15. NABARD
Banks and other financial agencies are contacted for further
financial assistance for the benefit of farming community like
loaning, financial assistance to the farmers for Educational
tour out side the state and funding to the approved projects
at farmers level.
16 National Horticulture
Board
Revolving fund status
This KVK has generated Rs 44, 80,000.00 as revolving fund after returning the seed money
received from ICAR. The year wise statement is as under.
Table 13: Revolving fund generated by KVK Jammu
Opening
balance as on
1st April
36.68
Income
during the
year
5.56
Expenditure
during the
year
3.05
Net balance in hand
as on 1st April of each
year
39.19
April 2010 to March
2011
39.19
4.05
1.48
41.77
April 2011 to March
2012
April 2012 to March
2013
April 2013 to March
2014
41.77
3.53
2.32
42.98
42.98
4.93
6.57
41.34
41.34
8.42
4.96
44.80
Year
April 2009 to March
2010