SARDAR SMRUTI KENDRA JUNAGADH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY JUNAGADH – 362 001
Year of Establishment: 1975
Profile / History:
The country is indebted to our beloved leader late Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who has shaped our public life and has contributed much more specifically for uplifting the farming community. To commemorate his memory during his birth centenary in 1975, it was thought fit to establish Sardar Smruti Kendra at Junagadh, Junagadh Agricultural University, which will serve as a radiating centre to disseminate his spirit.
Government of Gujarat formed centenary celebration committee with people's contribution from Saurashtra and have established an institute named as “Sardar Smruti Kendra” by constructing building with a photographic gallery and a museum presenting latest technology and recommendation for farmers. The building of the Sardar Smruti Kendra at Junagadh Agricultural University was ceremoniously inaugurated on 11 February 1978 by the hands of Ku. Maniben Patel, daughter of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The museum has also a section depicting memorable portraits of “ARZI HAKOOMAT” formed for liberation of Junagadh through people struggle in 1947.
Mandates:
To empower the rural communities, particularly the under privileged farmers and farm women to have control over their own livelihood and manage their occupation to create better economic condition.
Objectives of the Centre:
To maintain the photographic gallery of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s biographic portrait and “ARZI HAKOOMAT” of Junagadh.
To maintain an agricultural exhibition based on latest recommendations.
To advice the farmers in latest technologies during their personal visit at centre or by telephonic manner.
Improvement of Agro-Economic status of rural people.
Planning and organization of short duration and need based training programme in agriculture, animal husbandry, value addition, home science and storage of food grain, etc. for farmers and farm women.
Publication and distribution of farm literature in popular language as per need and requirement of farming community.
Organize the visit of farmers in various research stations/farms, departments and different museums of JAU campus.
With these objectives in view, “Sardar Smruti Kendra” carries out its mission through the information wing, Training Wing and Exhibition Wing.
Co-curricular Activities:
To organize training programmes for farmers and farm women on agriculture and allied fields.
To collect the up-to-date latest information on agriculture and allied fields.
To prepare agricultural research based information in form of leaflets, folders, booklets etc.
To suggest the solutions to the problem of the farmers in concurrence with related scientists either in person or through correspondence.
To participate in agricultural fair organized by university time to time for exposure of new agricultural technologies.
To display advance agricultural technologies in form of charts, photographs, models and specimens etc.
1. Agricultural Exhibition:
Agricultural museum was established with a view to exhibit latest technologies related to agriculture and allied aspects. The information received from the museum, it will help them to improve their farming. The charts, graphs, models and live samples were used to exhibit agricultural technologies in the museum for better understanding about agricultural technology by all farmers.
2. Sardar Patel Photo Gallery:
The role played by Late Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle of our country was very unique and unparalleled. Also, he always thinking for farmers and he had done a unique and great work for farming community. To keep this soulful remembrance life of Sardar Patel, the Sardar Patel photo gallery was established at Sardar Smruti Kendra.
3. Agricultural Information Centre:
Large numbers of farmers are visiting Sardar Smruti Kendra. At the time of their visit, they can get information about agriculture and allied subject through exhibited charts, graphs, model, photographs and live sample related to agricultural aspects. Not only this, they can also get farm literature in form of leaflets, folders, booklets and books from this centre. This centre is also provides the telephonic information and guidance regarding agriculture.
Extension activities carried out at Sardar Smruti Kendra during the year 2024-25
Sr. No.
Training Programme
Duration of training (Day)
No. of activities
No. of Trainees
Farmers
Farm women
Extension person / others
Total
1
On campus training
1
7
224
68
-
292
2
2
2
16
-
59
75
3
3
1
49
-
-
49
4
Off campus training
1
9
126
232
-
358
Total
19
415
300
59
774
Scheme details:
Office name
Sardar Smruti Kendra, DEE, JAU, Junagadh
Sr. No.
Budget head
Full name of scheme
Purpose of scheme
Scheme period
Form
To
1
5116
Establishment of Sardar Smruti Kendra (Non-plan Scheme)
Planning and organization of short duration and need based training programme in agriculture, animal husbandry, value addition, home science and storage of food grain, etc. for farmers and farm women
Publication and distribution of farm literature as per need and requirement of farming community Ø To facilitate the new agricultural information to the farmers during their personal visit at centre or by telephonic manner
To provide boarding and lodging facilities to trainees as well as visitor farmers/extension personnel
1975
Till continue
2
12507
Upgrading of Existing Sardar Smruti Kendra (Plan Scheme)
To renovate the museum existing with SSK in line with latest agricultural techniques i.e. modify charts, graphs, specimen, models etc.
To upgrade the facilities for training and farmer's hostel
1997-98
Till continue
3
6221
Farm Advisory Scheme (Non-plan Scheme)
To work as an agency through which feeling of information to & from the farmers and research
To provide for a close and frequent contacts with farmers for dissemination of information
To offer on the spot guidance and offer services of specialized mature for the problems of farmers
To ensure more effective implementation of extension education programmes than is being done at present
1989-90
Till continue
4
12412
Training Centre for farm women at SSK, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
To update knowledge of farm women about human food nutrition and home management
To impart skill oriented practical training on preservation of fruit & vegetables and preparation of bakery items
To impart training about post-harvest and processing technologies and value addition in farm produce
To impart training to farm women with respect to profitable and efficient farm management and animal husbandry
To impart training to farm women about improved production practices Agriculture, Horticulture and Vegetable crop
To impart training about women empowerment aspect for their capacity and capability building
2008
Till continue
5
12572-01
Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC)
Single-Window Delivery: Offer a centralized point for all farm-related information, products, and services, reducing dissemination loss
Technology Transfer: Disseminate advanced agricultural, horticultural, and allied technologies to farmers
Problem Solving: Identify field problems and provide timely, appropriate solutions and diagnostic services
Farm Advisory: Provide expert technical guidance through various methods like phone, video conferencing, and field visits
Linkage Building: Strengthen the connection between research institutions and farmers
2005
Till continue
Other Activities (During 01-12-2025 to 31-12-2025)
(1) Agricultural Literatures Distribution (free of cost):
Total 1200 nos. of agricultural literatures distributed free of cost to farmers.
(2) Agricultural Literatures Selling:
Total 3215 nos. different agricultural literatures selling.
(3) Telephonic information:
Total 1127 farmers, farm women and students were individuals received agriculture allied sectors’ information through telephonic consultation.
(4) Visitors:
Total 4413 visitors including farmers, farm women, students, extension personals and other visitors were guided properly with the different activities of our centre. We arrange visit of different research stations, museums of different departments and Krushi Darshnalaya to make them familiar with new technologies and new varieties developed by Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
Dr. M. V. Pokar Assistant Extension Educationist (Information) Sardar Smruti Kendra, J.A.U., Junagadh
Telephone Number with STD Code
Office : 0285- 2672080 to 2672090 PABX : 0285- 2672080 to 2672090 EXT : PBX No. 332 E-Mail :ssk@jau.in
