1.

Name of the KVK Centre    

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhanjanagar

2.

Location and Complete Address

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhanjanagar, PO-Dihapadhala

Dist. Ganjam, Orissa 761 126

3.

Year of Establishment

1983

4.

Designation of the Head of  KVK

Training Organizer

5.

Communication facilities

 

 

Telegram

KVK, Bhanjanagar

 

Telephone

(06821) 42152

 

Telex

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Fax

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E-Mail

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Major functions of the Center

Research : On farm research on common problems of the production systems

Education : On agriculture and allied enterprises

Extension : Demonstration, Field day, exposure visit, 

                   Exhibition and farmers conviction etc.

Training : Mostly practical implications & production oriented.

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Major crops and allied enterprises

Crop Production : Rice, Sugarcane, Oilseed & others

Horticulture : Mango, Banana, Coconut & others

Animal Husbandry : Diary, Goatery, Piggery

Fishery : Pond Culture, Cottage Industry, Sabai craft, Jute craft etc.

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Lead function of the Centre

* Training practicing farmers & farm women

* Vocational training to farm women and rural youth for self employment

* Animal health camp through free treatment facility at the village site

* Production of Breeder, foundation seeds of rice centre and other pulses crops

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Total Research Training and Extension Staff (Discipline-wise break up desirable)

Sr. Agronomist - 2

Jr. Agronomist - 1

Jr. Entomologist - 1

Jr. Horticulturist - 1

Asso. Veterian - 1

Asso. Home Scientist - 1

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Lodging facilities

Not available in the institution campus, but can be arranged on rent basis

 

No.of rooms

4

 

Whether easily available

Yes

 

No. of Trainee Scientists who could be easily accommodated

 

11

Boarding facilities

Not available in the institution campus but available in the township

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Nearest town/city

3 Kms town - Bhanjanagar.

80 Kms city - Berhampur

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Audio visual facility

 

 

Overhead Projector

Available

 

Slide Projector

Available

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Computer facility

Not available

15

Transport facility

Available

16

Are the crops available round the year

Yes

17

No of  villages nearby KVK centre where crops are grown round the year

 

 

a) Are these villages nearby KVK Centre (Indicate distance in Kms.)

10 - 15 Kms from KVK Centre

 

b) Are they connected by bus or any other conveyance

Yes connected by road

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Please indicate the months during which most of the staff avail long leave

May and June

19

What is the nearest FTC/Research Station

Regional Research Station, NARP, G. Udayagiri - 40 Kms

Agriculture Research Station, Berhampur - 80 Kms

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Does the KVK Centre have a Village adoption scheme

Yes

 

 

Till now 8 to 10 villages have been adopted

 

Is there any regular TOT programme run by the centre

Regular and frequent visit of scientists done

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Nearest Railway station / Bus stand

Berhampur Rly Station - 80 Kms

Bhanjanagar Bus Stand - 3 Kms

22

Indicate the Bank for official transaction

State Bank of India, Bhanjanagar for official transaction