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ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Jodhpur is one of the 11 ICAR-ATARIs formerly known as Zonal Project Directorates (ZPDs) functioning under Division of Agricultural Extension. ICAR has established a vast network of KVKs all over the country under the administrative control of various ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), State Department of Agriculture, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other institutes for implementing the central governmental projects/schemes. In the Zone, 7 Agricultural Technology Information Centres (ATICs) are working for delivering the “Single Window” delivery system. Since, Zonal Project Directorate has been elevated as ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), the mandates of ICAR-ATARI has also been changed where socio-economic research is one of the integral components.

Activities

The ultimate aim of KVK is to raise the source of income in rural areas by increasing production and productivity at farmers field. The KVKs are the focal points for providing the latest agriculture techniques, information. To achieve goals it is necessary to create awareness among the farming community and impart them necessary knowledge/skill for which the following activities were carried out by this KVK.

Capacity Building of farmers/farm women/rural youths to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural technologies.

  • Training of extension personnel to orient them in the frontier areas of technology development.
  • Conducting vocational training and developing entrepreneurial skills among rural youth to attract and retain them in agriculture. On Campus Training, Off Campus Training,Vocational Training, In-service/ Extension Functionaries Training, Sponsored Training.
  • Front Line Demonstrations to establish production potential of various crops and enterprises on the farmers’ field.
  • On Farm Trials Conducting on-farm testing for assessment, refinement and dissemination of proven technologies.
  • Production & Supply
    Quality Seed and planting material, Live stock, Bio-fertilizers,Preservatives
  • Knowledge Resource Centre