1. Year of Establishment (ICAR Letter No.): F.No.8(1)/2002-AE-II(pl.), February 5, 2004
2. Location of KVK : The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Targhadia (Rajkot) is Located 14 km North-East of Rajkot-city on the National High Way No. 8-B. This place is Located on Latitude 200-17’N and Longitude 700-48’E and at a height of 137.7 meters above mean sea level.
3. KVK jurisdiction : Rajkot, Jasdan, Paddhari and Vinchhiya talukas of Rajkot district
4. Mandates of KVK: Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.
5. Adopted Villages :
Sr. No.
Name of Talukas
1
Rajkot
2
Jasdan
3
Vinchhiya
6. Faculty Information :
Sr. No.
Name
Designation
Discipline
Experience
1
Dr. M. M. Talpada
Senior Scientist and Head
Genetics & Plant Breeding
30 years
2
Dr. M. M. Tajpara
Subject Matter Specialist
Animal Science
19 years
3
Dr. M. L. Patel
Subject Matter Specialist
Plant Protection
10 years
4
Dr. J. N. Thaker
Subject Matter Specialist
Horticulture
19 years
5
Shri D. P. Sanepara
Subject Matter Specialist
Agril. Engg.
30 years
6
Smt. H. H. Padsumbiya
Subject Matter Specialist
Home Science
19 years
7
A.B.Dabhi
Programme Assistant
B.Sc. Agri
12 years
8
Miss. R. T. Padaliya
Computer Programmer
Computer
17 years
9
M. D. Vachhani
Accountant/ Superintendent
-
29 years
7. KVK land use pattern :
Administrative building: 2.87 ha.
Instructional Farm: 16.59 ha.
Demonstration Unit: 0.50 ha.
Staff Quarters: 0.04 ha.
8. Various Demonstration Unit at KVK
Solar water pumping system
Bio gas plant
Farm implement demo
Vermi-compost unit
Farm waste compositing
Entomophagous park
Crop cafeteria
Kitchen garden
Natural farming
9. Facilities at KVK
1. Training hall 2. Processing unit 3. Implement shed 4. Staff quarters 5. Store room 6. Seed hub godown 7. Farm godown 8. Soil and water testing lab 9. Mini soil testing Kit 10. Roof water harvesting tank
10. District Thrust area
Sl. No
Crop/ Enterprise
Thrust area
1
Groundnut, Sesame etc.
Increasing the productivity of the major crops by adopting the recommended dry farming technologies and to create awareness for value addition.
2
Water conservation
In situ soil moisture conservation and rainwater harvesting. Use of cotton stalk for organic manure.
3
Cotton
Motivating cotton growers to adopt IPM and INM practices for reducing the cost of production.
4
Arid Fruits
Promoting the arid horticulture.
5
Micro irrigation
Efficient use of water by MIS, water harvesting structure and water conservation techniques.
6
Organic farming
Enhancement of organic farming through improved technologies.
7
Livestock production
Enhancing productivity of milch animals by proper feeding and breeding management.
8
Women empowerment
Providing self-employment through skill-oriented income generating activities
9
Agriculture
Developing interest among youth for agriculture as a profession.
10
Horticulture
Value addition in agriculture produces through proper grading, processing, marketing and information technology.
11
PHT
Minimizing the post-harvest losses and to create the awareness for proper storage.
12
Income generating activities
Self-employment among rural youth and skill-oriented income generating activities.
13
Nutrition management
Care and importance of nutrition in children & pregnant women.
11. Training conducted by KVK :
Sr. No.
Type of Training
No. of Courses
No. of Participants
Male
Female
Total
Year : 2025
1
On campus
26
539
125
664
2
Off campus
34
525
236
761
3
Rural youth
1
0
29
29
4
Extension Functionaries
3
97
49
146
5
Vocational
2
29
25
54
6
Sponsored
6
89
98
187
7
Collaborative
5
106
32
138
8
Other
-
-
-
-
12. Front line Demonstration by KVK :
Sr. No.
FLD
No. of FLD
Beneficiaries
Year :2025
1
Kharif
40
40
2
Rabi
30
30
3
Summer
30
30
4
Animal Husbandry
90
90
5
Other
-
-
13. On Farm Trail by KVK:
Sr. No.
Title of OFT
Year :2025
1
Performance of drip irrigation with line sowing method in cumin
2
Response of New Release Variety of Tomato GT-6 on leaf curl occurance and yield
3
High Density Planting System (HDPS) in Cotton
4
Natural Farming in Chickpea
5
Chelated mineral mixture, By pass protein and By pass fat for enhancing milk production in buffalo
6
Effect of health management on performance of crossbreed cow
14. Other Extension Activities by KVK :
Sr. No.
Name of Activity
No. of Programme
Beneficiaries
Year :2025
1
Advisory Services (Other than KMAS)
650
874
2
Diagnostic visits
14
41
3
Field Day
7
105
4
Group discussions
6
49
5
Kisan Ghosthi
3
370
6
Film Show
3
946
7
Kisan Mela (Participant)
3
8
Exhibition
3
969
9
Scientists' visit to farmers field
28
75
10
Plant/animal health camps
2
94
11
Method Demonstrations
10
89
12
Extension Literature Published
13
PM Kisan Samman Sammelan
3
1594
14
Different activities under SHS
17
911
15
Celebration of international women day
1
32
16
Celebration of International Yoga Day
1
17
17
Celebration of 78th Independent day
1
35
18
Celebration of Technology Week
1
339
19
Celebration of Kishan Diwas
1
127
20
Celebration of Poshan Mah
1
87
21
Mobile chopper Demonstration at farmers field
3
19
22
Celebration Parthenium week
1
32
23
Participant in VKSA
1
4286
24
Live telecast programme on Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
1
151
25
Newspaper coverage
12
-
26
Radio Talks
5
-
27
TV Talks
1
-
15. KVK Research and Impact Study:
Assessment of Large-Scale Demonstration of Best Practices to Enhance Cotton Productivity in Rajkot District
Initially, turmeric produced through natural farming was sold at ₹150 per kg, followed by chillies priced between ₹300 and ₹600 per kg. These products have been value-added through proper packing and have been continuously supplied to the residents of Piplana village as well as customers in Rajkot from the year 2016 to the present (2025–26).
All products are sold only after inspection and certification by the Gujarat Organic Products Certification Agency. As the number of customers has increased every year, product prices have also risen, reflecting the consistent quality of the produce.
The products grown using various components of the natural farming system adopted by us contribute to improved human health and overall well-being. This natural farming approach, which avoids chemical fertilizers and toxic pesticides, not only generates good income but also significantly improves soil structure and fertility.
