Golden Jubilee of KVKs

Event: Golden Jubilee Celebration of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
Date & Location: Started in Puducherry, marking 50 years since the first KVK was established. First KVK established - 21st March 1974

Achievements: Significant contributions to increasing food grain and horticultural production.
Vision: Serve as hubs for technology transfer, capacity building, and market information.

Evolution: From training institutes to comprehensive agricultural knowledge centers.
Focus: Encouraging farmers towards entrepreneurship and skill development.

Future Directions: Emphasis on making farmers tech-savvy and tackling agricultural challenges.
Challenges: Population growth, dwindling resources, and climate change impacts.

KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra): A key agricultural extension center in India, aimed at providing various types of farm support to the agricultural sector.
Agriculture 2.0: Refers to the new era of farming that integrates technology to increase efficiency and sustainability.
Agripreneurs: Entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector focusing on innovation and sustainability.

Institutional Evolution: Understanding the evolution and role of KVKs in India's agricultural development.
Export and Economic Contribution: The impact of agricultural advancements on India's export capabilities.
Entrepreneurship and Skill Development: The shift towards empowering farmers with skills and knowledge for entrepreneurship.
Technological Integration: The significance of integrating technology in agriculture to face modern challenges.
Socio-economic Challenges: Addressing the broader challenges of population, resource scarcity, and climate change in agriculture.

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