KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA
Junagadh Agricultural University
Amreli
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Programme Co-ordinator
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Dr. N.S.Joshi
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Specialization
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Horticulture
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Telephone Number
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91-2792-227122
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E-mail
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094281 91963
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Year of Establishment : March, 2005
General information about the Krishi Vigyan Kendra :
The idea of establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) - Farm Science Center was evolved by the recommendations of the education commission/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 first KVK was established in 1974 at Pondicherry under the administrative control of the Tamilnadu Agriculture University, Coimbtore. The number of KVKs increased 290 during the V to IX Five Year Plan. The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India announced that by the end of 2007 there should be one KVK in each district of the country.
Total 50 KVKs established during Twelfth Plan. At present there are 680 KVKs in India which include 460 under State Agricultural University (SAU) /CAU-State/ Central Agricultural University (CAU), 64 under ICAR Institutes, 102 under Non-government Organization, 36 under State Governments, 3 under Public Sector Undertakingsand the remaining 15 under Central University/Deemed University/Other Educational Institution. Gujarat state is having 30 KVKs of which, 07 KVKs are under Junagadh Agricultural University and Amreli is one of them, established in March, 2005.
Total land with KVK (in 20 ha) :
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S. N.
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Item
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Area (ha)
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1
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Under Buildings
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2.00
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2.
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Under Demonstration Units
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2.00
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3.
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Under Crops
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12.50
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4.
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Orchard/Agro-forestry
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1.00
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5.
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Others (WHS & Polytechnic Home Sci. building)
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2.50
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Total
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20.00
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DETAILS OF DISTRICT
Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)
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S. No
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Farming system/enterprise
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1
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Dry Farming
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2
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Rainfed : Cotton, Groundnut, Sesame, Black gram, Green gram, Mango, Onion
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3
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Agriculture – Horticulture (Mango)
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4
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Agriculture – Dairy
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5
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Agriculture – Fisheries
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6
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Cotton based cropping system
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7
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Groundnut based cropping system
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8
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Sesame based cropping system
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9
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Enterprise: Poultry, Fishery, Dairy, Sericulture, Vermicompost
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Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography)
a) Soil type
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Sr. No.
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Agro-climatic Zone
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Characteristics
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1
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North Saurashtra Agro climatic Zone VI
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Medium black soil, coastal alluvial soil, rocky soil and alkaline soil
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The climate of the district varies from moderately hot throughout the year except in winter. The climate is humid along with the coastal belt. The temperature varies from 8.01° Celsius in January to 43.7° Celsius in May. The average rainfall of last three years is 706 mm.
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b) Topography
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Sr.
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Agro-ecological
Situation |
Soil texture
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Altitude (m)
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Principal Crops
grown |
Special
Feature |
Block
Covered |
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1
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Medium black soil with 400-700 mm rainfall
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Silty clay to clayey
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75-150
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Groundnut
Cotton Pearl millet |
-
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Savarkundla,
Rajula and part of Jafrabad |
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2
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Shallow black soils with 600-700 mm rainfall
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Clayey
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75-150
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Groundnut
Cotton Pearl millet Wheat |
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Kunkavav, Bagasara
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3
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Saline - alkali (Heavy texture) soils with 500-600 mm rainfall
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Clayey
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75-150
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Cotton
Groundnut Pearl millet Sorghum |
Saline
ground water |
Amreli, Lathi, Liliya
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4
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Hilly soils with 300-600 mm rainfall
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Clay loam,
clayey |
75-300
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Groundnut
Cotton Pearl millet Wheat |
Well
drained soils |
Babra, Dhari, Khambha
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5
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Coastal alluvial soil with medium rainfall 750-1000 mm.
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Sandy loam to silty
clay loam |
25-75
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Cotton
Groundnut Sesame Pearl millet |
Saline
ground water |
Jafrabad and part of Rajula
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Details of Operational area / Villages (2017-18):
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Sl.
No.
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Taluk
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Name of the block
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Name of the village
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Major crops & enterprises
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Major problem identified
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Identified Thrust Areas
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1
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Lathi
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Amreli
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Kerala (Jogani)
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Cotton, Groundnut, Cumin, wheat
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· Lack of irrigation facility
· Poor quality of irrigation water
· Wild animal problem
· Poor fertility status of Land
· Low yield of major crops
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INM, IPM, Conserve moisture
Agriculture, Training on MIS
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2
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Lathi
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Amreli
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Harsupur Devaliya
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Cotton, Groundnut, Green gram, wheat
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· Lack of irrigation facility
· Poor quality of irrigation water
· Wild animal problem
· Low yield of major crops
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INM, IPM,
Conserve Moisture agriculture
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3
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Liliya
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Amreli
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Saladi
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Cotton, Green gram
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·Saline land and poor quality of irrigation water
·Poor fertility status of Land
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Conserve Moisture agriculture, OFT in cotton on BBF, Training on MIS
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4
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Liliya
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Amreli
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Jatruda
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Cotton, Groundnut
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· Saline land and poor quality of irrigation water
· Poor fertility status of Land
· Low yield of major crops
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INM, IPM, Conserve Moisture agriculture
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5
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Babra
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Amreli
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Vandaliya
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Cotton, Groundnut, Cumin, Wheat
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
· Lack of irrigation facility
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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6
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Kukavav
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Amreli
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Lunidhaar
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Cotton, Groundnut, Green gram, black gram
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
· Lack of irrigation facility
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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7
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Bagasra
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Amreli
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Haalariya
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Groundnut, cotton, Green gram, black gram
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
· Lack of irrigation facility
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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8
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Dhari
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Amreli
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Ditla
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Cotton, Groundnut, Mango
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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9
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Amreli
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Amreli
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Babapur
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Cotton, Castor, Wheat
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
· Poor quality of irrigation water
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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10
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Amreli
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Amreli
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Shedubhar
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Cotton, Groundnut, Green gram, black gram
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
· Poor quality of irrigation water
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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11
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Amreli
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Amreli
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Vaankiya
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Cotton, Groundnut, pigeon pea
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
· Poor quality of irrigation water
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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12
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Khambha
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Amreli
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Lakhapadar
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Cotton, Groundnut, wheat, Pigeon pea
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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13
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Savarkundla
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Amreli
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Nesdi
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Cotton, Groundnut, wheat, Pigeon pea, lemon
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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14
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Savarkundla
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Amreli
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Oliya
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Cotton, Groundnut, wheat, Pigeon pea, lemon
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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15
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Rajula
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Amreli
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Maandardi
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Cotton, Groundnut, wheat, Pigeon pea
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· Low yield of major crops
· Wild animal problem
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ICM, introduction of new varieties, Scientific cropping
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Staff Position:
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Sl.
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Name
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Designation
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Discipline
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Mobile no.
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Email id
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1
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Dr. N. S. Joshi
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Senior Scientist Cum Head
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Horticulture
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9428191963
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2
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Dr. M. L. Patel
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Scientist
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Plant
Protection
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9427244349
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3
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Shri P. J. Prajapati
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Scientist
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Crop
Production
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8660468032
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4
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Er. P. S. Jayswal
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Scientist
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Agriculture Engineering
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9427569468
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5
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Shri V. S. Parmar
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Scientist
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Agricultural extension
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9724926891
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6
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Ms. K. K. Gadhiya
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Agriculture officer
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Plant pathology
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8140730726
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7
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Shri S.G. Baria
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Agriculture officer
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Agriculture
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9586218042
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8
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Shri S .N. Joshi
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Computer
Programmer
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9426554803
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9
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Shri H. J. Ravaliya
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Office Superitendent
cum Accountant
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9429772244
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10
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Shri A. H. Parmar
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Stenographer
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9909089570
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11
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Shri N. K. Dangar
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Supporting staff
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8154842027
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Training Programmes
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Clientele
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No. of Courses
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Male
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Female
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Total participants
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Farmers & farm women
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39
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1357
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570
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1927
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Rural youths
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4
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153
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7
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160
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Extension functionaries
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3
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120
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13
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133
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Sponsored Training
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25
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2750
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284
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3034
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Vocational Training
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1
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0
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29
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29
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Total
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72
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4380
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903
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5283
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Frontline demonstrations
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Enterprise
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No. of Farmers
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Area (ha)
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Units/Animals
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Oilseeds
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295
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99.25
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-
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Pulses
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315
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108.75
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-
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Cereals
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65
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21.5
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-
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Vegetables
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80
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12.0
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-
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Other crops
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190
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67.0
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Hybrid crops
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25
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10.0
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-
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Total
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970
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318.5
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-
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Livestock & Fisheries
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105
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2.0
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20
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Other enterprises
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15
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92.8
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5
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Total
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120
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94.8
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25
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Grand Total
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1090
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413.3
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25
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Extension Programmes
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Category
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No. of Programmes
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Total Participants
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Extension activities
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1218
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11954
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Other extension activities
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18
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164
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Total
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1236
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12118
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Seed & Planting Material Production
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Quintal/Number
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Value Rs.
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Seed (q)
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132.5
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-
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Planting material (No.)
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1222
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1674
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Bio-Products (kg)
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-
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-
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Livestock Production (No.)
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-
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-
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Fishery production (No.)
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-
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-
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Soil, water & plant Analysis
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Samples
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No. of Beneficiaries
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Value Rs.
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Soil
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172
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51600
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Water
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38
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3040
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Plant
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-
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-
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Total
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210
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54640
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Activities under National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
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Thematic area
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No. of Courses
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No. of beneficiaries
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Male
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Female
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Total
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Importance of bio-fertilizer
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1
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32
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0
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32
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Animal nutrition and clean milk production
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1
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37
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0
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37
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Animal husbandry on scientific
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1
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03
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37
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40
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Feed Management
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1
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07
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29
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36
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Natural resource management
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1
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42
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0
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42
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Pest and disease management
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2
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155
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0
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155
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Live stock management
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1
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10
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42
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52
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Farm implement and Management
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1
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28
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0
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28
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Total
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9
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314
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108
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422
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Special Events Celebrated
- Mahila Krishi Divas:
Mahila Krishi divas was celebrated on 06th July 2017 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Junagadh Agricultural University, Amreli. Total 120 woman farmers have taken participation. Various lectures were organized like Information about I Khedut portal by Mr. Dangariya, clean milk production by Mr. Narodiya, value addition to fruit crops by Me. Vala, participation of farmwomen in agriculture by Ms. Jayswal, storage of grain by Mr. Mahesh and women empowerment by Ms. Meenakshi.
- Parthenium Awareness Week:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, JAU, Amreli has Celebrated Parthenium Awareness Week during 16-22 August 2017. Scientists of KVK, Amreli delivered lectures on parthenium control, its harmful effect and its causes on human health as well as reduced yield by parthenium, about 25 farmers and farm women were averred about parthenium weed.
- “Sankalp Se Siddhi- New India Manthan":
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, JAU, Amreli has organized “New India Manthan-Sankalp Se Siddhi” programme on 31/08/2017. The Inaugural session was started with welcome to guests by Dr. A. M. Parakhiya, DEE, JAU, Junagadh and lightening of lamp by the dignitaries on the Dias. Chairperson of this event was Hon'ble Shri Naranbhai Kachhadia, MP, Amreli (Loksabha). He gave information of different govt. project like, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Organic farming, Sardar Sarovar project etc. In the programme, Shri. V. V. Vaghasiya, Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, Govt. of Gujarat graced the event by his presence and in his address to the farmers, he talked about seven point of Sankalp se sidhhi programme in enhancing farmers’ income. Hon'ble Shri Bavkubhai Undhad, MLA (Lathi-Babara), Govt. of Gujarat shared significant knowledge about the Government’s efforts on doubling farmers’ income. The co-chairman of this programme Dr. A. R. Pathak, Hon'ble V.C., JAU, Junagadh presided over the “Oath Taking” of the gathering where participants took oath for formation of "New India". In this programme more than 750 farmers and farm women and 50 others faculties' member participated.
- Swachta hi Seva and Tree Plantation:
Swachta hi Seva and Tree Plantation programme was organized on 17/09/2017 at Krishgi Vigyan Kendra, JAU, Amreli in which total 155 persons has took participation along with Hon. Central Union Minister of The state Government of India -Agriculture, Farmers welfare & Panchayati Raj, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Chemical & Fertilizers, General Secretary of Gujarat State, Hon. State Minister, Agriculture, Gujarat, MP, Amreli, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Junagadh AgriculturalUniversity, Junagadh. This programme was to aware local person about cleanliness and trees in life. Number of trees were planted by degniteries. One off campus programme was also organized on 23,24/09/2017 at Haripura adopted village of KVK, JAU, Amreli. Total 55 persons were participated in this programme and trees were had also been planted.
- Technology week:
Technology week have celebrated from 18/09/2017 to 22/09/2017 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Amreli, with a view to create mass awareness among the farmers about the location specific advanced technologies for the sustainable agricultural production. Seminars and demonstrations on advanced technologies in agriculture and allied discipline such as Horticulture, Plant protection, Crop Production, Agriculture engineering, Animal science, and Home science have been conducted during the week. Total 340 participants including 286 farmers and 54 farm-Women from about 13 villages of Amreli District were benefitted.
- Mahila Kisan Divas:
Mahila Kisan Divas was celebrated on 13/10/2017 as per ICAR guidelines. Function was inaugurated by Dr. N. S. Joshi, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK, JAU, Amreli. Various informative lectures were organized of different faculty Scientists of KVK, JAU, Amreli and Faculty members of Polytechnic in Home Science, JAU, Amreli. Two women farmers; Shrimati Jyotikaben and Shimati Shobhanaben, were honored for their contribution in agriculture and allied fields. Drawing competition was organized for students of Polytechnic in Home Science, JAU, Amreli and participant farm women. Certificates were also provided to best three participants in drawing competition. Total 85 participants were remaining present in this programme.
- NITI AAYOG visit to KVK, JAU, Amreli
Dr. Sanchita, Dy. Director and two other faculty members of NILERD, NITI Aayog, Delhi have visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Junagadh Agricultural University, Amreli on 15th December 2017 for physical verification of all facilities and information provided by KVK, JAU, Amreli in KVKs' Ranking Report. NILERD, NITI Aayog, Delhi has covered KVK, JAU, Amreli in 'A' category KVKs' of all over India.
- Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare visit to KVK, JAU, Amreli
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reviewed the KVK, Amreli, Gujarat 13th August, 2018. He also interacted with farmers and during his interaction with farmers, he urged that farmers should get advisory from KVK about integrated farming system, proper use of bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, latest varieties of different crops, etc. Shri Rupala said application of site and crop specific of fertilizers needs to be promoted. He emphasized on convergence of KVK with ATMA and other agencies for increasing farmers’ income.
Shri Narayanbhai Kachhadia, MP; Shri Dilipbhai Sanghani, Chairman of GUJCOMASOL and Chairman of NASCOB; Dr. A. R. Pathak, Vice Chancellor, Junagadh Agricultural University; Dr. V.P. Chhovatia, Director of Research; Dr. A. M. Parakhiya, Director of Extension Education; Shri Yogendra Kumar, MKD, IFFCO and officers of different line departments were present on the occassion
About 110 farmers/farm women and other stakeholders participated in the interaction.
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