About Us

ICAR KVK Buxar was established in 20.03.2007 under the administrative control of ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna IN. Buxar is well known for the historical event “Battle of Buxar” (22nd October, 1764) .

Mandate & Activity

 

Vision

Take a stock of appropriate technologies in agro-ecosystems perspective in acontinuum for overall improvement in the social and economic well being of the farming community.

 

Mission

 

Bringing desirable behavioral changes associated with awareness,knowledge, skill and attitude among the farmers and other stakeholders fortechnology-led growth in farming and allied enterprises.

 

KVK System: Mandate and Activities
 

The mandate of KVK is Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development.

To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for each KVK

1.  On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.

2.  Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.

3.  Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.

4.  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.

5.  Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers