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Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centre) in India is a unique system of technology transfer. Started its service on 21st March 1974 at Puducherry, the first KVK in India, grown to 731 KVKs in 2023. As the frontline extension system, KVKs have their footprint in every successful technology developed by institutions and adopted by farmers....      

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Welcome to Krishi Vigyan Kendra…

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India mandated the establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras as grassroots level Farm Science Centres to provide various types of farm support activities like technology dissemination to farmers, training, awareness to achieve the set of objectives. KVK have made dent and has become part of decentralized planning and implementation instrument to achieve desired level of growth in agriculture and allied sector in the district.

KVK play a vital role in conducting on farm testing to demonstrate location specific agricultural technologies. KVK conducts demonstrations to prove the potential of various crops at farmers’ fields. Also conduct need based training programmes for the benefit of farmers and farm women, rural youths. KVK creates awareness about improved agricultural technologies through extension programmes. Critical and quality inputs like seeds, planting materials, organic products, bio fertilizers and livestock are produced by the KVK and made available to the farmers.

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Mandate of Krishi Vigyan Kendra:

Technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of technology/products through the following activities of KVK.

  • On-farm 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, 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 create awareness about improved technology, a large number of extension activities will be taken up.
  • The seeds and planting materials produced by the KVKs will also be made available to the farmers.
Programme Co-ordinator(i/c),Best Worker Award in Agriculture and allied Sector, Collectorate, Theni District on 15.08.2026
Programme Co-ordinator(i/c),Best Worker Award in Agriculture and allied Sector, Collectorate, Theni District on 26.01.2026
Best Performing KVK -Annual Zonal Workshop – 2024, held from 02 to 04 September 2025,organized by ICAR-ATARI, Zone X
Best KVK Award Southern - Region from ICAR-NRCB Trichy for outstanding efforts on 21.08.2025
Best Performing Agricultural Institute Award, Collectorate, Theni District on 15.08.2025
Best KVK Zonal Award ATARI Zone X, Hyderabad under NASS Dhanuka on 05.06.2025
Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, of Tamil Nadu Visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CENDECT, Theni District on 08.11.2024
Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CENDECT, Theni District on 08.02.2024

Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of Tamil Nadu Visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, CENDECT, Theni District on 03.08.2022

Celebration of Women Farmers Day 2026

Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Seminar hall, KVK Premises

Event Details: 

1. KVK Theni celebrated International Women Farmers’ Day on 15 October 2026in collaboration with the State Department of Agriculture to recognize and appreciate the significant contributions of women farmers and entrepreneurs to agriculture, allied activities and rural livelihood development.

2. Special addresses were delivered by Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan, Member of Parliament, Theni Constituency; Thiru Jeganath Misra, Member of the Legislative Assembly; and Thiru V. Sivakrishnamoorthy, IAS, District Collector, Theni District, highlighting women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and their role in strengthening the agricultural sector.

3. Dr. P. Patchaimal, Chairman, CENDECT-KVK, delivered a special address and highlighted the major activities of KVK, including technology demonstrations, farmer training, skill development, capacity building and support for women farmers and rural entrepreneurs.

4. KVK Scientists delivered technical lectures on improved agricultural technologies, value addition, post-harvest management, entrepreneurship development.

5. Five outstanding women entrepreneurs and farm women received awards for their achievements and contributions.

6. Exhibitions, stalls, Kisan Mela, farmer–scientist interaction and technology demonstrations promoted knowledge sharing and women’s economic empowerment.

Follow-up Diagnostic Visit under SCSP Scheme – Piglet Rearing Unit

Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Veppampatti Village, Chinnamanur Block, Theni District

Event Details: 

1. A follow-up visit was conducted to assess the reproductive performance and health status of the sow supplied under the SCSP scheme.
2. The sow farrowed a total of 7 piglets, comprising 4 males and 3 females.
3. The health status of the sow and newborn piglets was assessed during the visit.
4. The beneficiary was advised on proper feeding management for the lactating sow, adequate clean drinking water, colostrum feeding, maintaining warmth, and proper hygiene for the newborn piglets.