Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sagroli, Tq. Biloli Dist. Nanded was sanctioned by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, New Delhi on Oct, 2011 in the Administrative control of Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal, Sagroli. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centre) funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi covers 8 tehsils of Nanded district, viz. Biloli, Dharmabad, Umari, Naigaon, Kandhar, Mukhed, Loha and Degloor.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra is an innovative science based institution which conducts On Farm Testing for technology assessment and refinement, undertakes vocational training of farmers, farm women and rural youths and Front Line Demonstration to promptly demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as the extension workers. The KVK functions on the principles of collaborative participation of scientist, Subject Matter Specialist, Extension workers and farmers.
Vision Enhanced productivity, sustained growth with scientific knowledge of agriculture and improved standard of living of the farmer.
Mission Farmer centric growth and increased income for the farming community, making agriculture profitable.
Mandate Technology Assessment, Refinement and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.
Activities The detailed activities are as follows:
- On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
- Organize Frontline Demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
- Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
- To work as knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of the district. Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest of farmers.
In addition to this the KVK does produce and make it available The quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock etc.) to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandates of KVK.
About our Organization Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), established in 1959, is an organisation dedicated to the holistic development of rural communities. Our mission is to foster educated, prosperous, and sustainable communities through impactful interventions in Education, Skill & Livelihood, Agriculture, and Environmental Conservation. Our deep-rooted commitment to preserving and enriching rural culture while driving progress in vital areas such as education and agriculture sets us apart. Our journey began with a small school nestled amidst a couple of huts. Today, our expansive campus spans 200 acres amidst the breathtaking Balaghat Hills and the serene Manjara River at Sagroli village, Dist. Nanded, at the crossroads of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka.