कृषि प्रौद्योगिकी अनुप्रयोग अनुसंधान संस्थान
Agricultural Technology
Application Research Institute

ICAR-ATARI, ZONE-X, HYDERABAD
(ISO 9001:2015)


Mandate of ATARI


a. Coordination and monitoring of technology application and Frontline Extension Education Programs

b. Strengthening Agricultural Extension Research and Knowledge Management

ABOUT KVK


The first KVK was established in 1974 at Puducherry. The number of KVKs has risen to 645 and 106 more KVKs are to be established in the newly created districts and some larger districts. The KVK scheme is 100% financed by Govt. of India and the KVKs are sanctioned to Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutes, related Government Departments and Non Government Organizations (NGOs) working in Agriculture.

KVK, is an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), aims at assessment of location specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises, through technology assessment, refinement and demonstrations. KVKs have been functioning as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technology supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district and are linking the NARS with extension system and farmers.

KVK System: Vision/System/Mandate


Vision: Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced Productivity, Profitability and sustainability of agriculture.

Mission:Farmer-Centric growth in agriculture annd alllied sectors throgh application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective.

Mandate:Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its wider Application and enhance Capacity Development.

Activities of KVK


  1. On-Farm Testing(OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.

  2. Out Scaling of farm innovations through Frontline Demonstration(FLD) to showcase the specific benefits/worth of technologies on farmer's fields.

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

  4. To work as Knowledge and Resource Centre for improving overall agricultural economy in the operational area.

  5. Conduct frontline extension programmes and Provide farm advisories using information communication Technology (ICT) and other media on varied subjects of interest to farmers

  6. Data documentation, characterization and strategic planning of farming practices.

In addition, KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make it available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.