Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) batch- IV 2024-25 @KVK Kollam
Class handled by Smt Shamsiya A H ( Home Science)
Topic : Kitchen Gardening
Date: 19/11/2024
Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) batch- IV 2024-25 @KVK Kollam
Class handled by Smt Neeraja C R (Asst.professor Agronomy)
Topic : Integrated Nutrient Management
Date: 19/11/2024
Date: 23/11/2024
Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Director ATARI visited KVK Kollam to discuss the proposed IFS workshop and inaugurated the UNIPOLE for displaying Central sector schemes, Centrally sponsored schemes and KVK Kollam activities @ KVK Kollam.
" Nutrition Garden - Poshaka Samridhi " organized by SAMETI
Smt. Shamsiya AH., Assistant professor - community science led the session on " Nutrition Garden - Poshaka Samridhi "on 15th November 2024. organized by SAMETI as part of "Success Models and Innovation in Agriculture Extension workshop" the program showcased innovative techniques in establishing and maintaining nutrition Gardens, significance of home grown nutrition in promoting a healthy lifestyle,and showcased inspiring success stories and practical models from KVK Kollam.
DAESI Programme….Valedictory (Batch III)& Inauguration (Batch IV) by Shri. Devidas. N, IAS District Collector, Kollam @ KVK Kollam
Date: 16/11/2024
"Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week - 2024" (28 October to 03 November 2024)
Day 1 : 28/10/2024
INAUGURATION ON SALES OF LOTUS PLANTS. Two varieties (Red and White) were sold in the inaugural function sale to Shri. Nagesh, Punalur,Kollam. The ultimate 1000 petal lotus (Sahasradala Thamara) is one of the rarest lotus species which have minimum 800 to 1000 petals when fully bloomed.
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024 Activities by ICAR KVK Kollam from 21-09-2024 to 27-09-2024
SMS in Charge: Smt Neeraja C R (Agronomy)
Monthly Technology Advisory meeting (MTA ) September 2024
Date 26/09/2024
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 85 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) ,Smt. Neeraja C R Assistant Professor (Agronomy),PD ATMA: Geetha S,DPD ATMA: Dr. Bindhu K V , DD(NWDPRA) Kollam : Mrs. Beena Boniface are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
ATMA Capacity building programme
ATMA Capacity building programme on ICM in Vegetables to field staff- Block Technology Managers and Field Assistants - Extension officials of Department of Agriculture, GOK conducted at ATMA hall, PAO, Kollam
Scientist in charge: Dr. Lekha M (Plant Protection)
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024 Activities by ICAR KVK Kollam from 17-09-2024 to 20-09-2024
SMS in Charge: Smt Neeraja C R (Agronomy)
Monthly Technology Advisory meeting (MTA ) August 2024
Date 31/08/2024
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 82 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) ,Smt. Neeraja C R Assistant Professor (Agronomy),PD ATMA: Geetha S,DPD ATMA: Dr. Bindhu K V are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Independance day 2024 celebrations and tree plantation ( III rd phase) at Edayam, Valakom.
Exposure visit
Exposure visit of First-Year students of B.Sc. Hons. (Ag.) of College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
Monthly Technology Advisory meeting (MTA ) July 2024
Date 23/07/2024
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 81 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) ,Smt. Neeraja C R Assistant Professor (Agronomy) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Exposure visit to Entomology unit - KVK Kollam
Date: 17/07/2024
BSc Nursing students from Holycross College of Nursing, Kottiyam, Kollam.
Scientist in charge: Dr. Lekha M( Plant protection).
Flower production of Marigold (Tagetes erecta) aiming the Onam market in Kollam district.
Scientist in Charge : Dr. Saroj Kumar V ( Horticulture)
Swachhtha action plan 23-24
Awareness class and distribution of vermibeds and worms to selected farmers of Mylom panchayat under Microbial based Agricultural waste management using Vermicomposting
Date: 20-06-2024
Venue: Mylom krishibhavan
No.of farmers participated: 17 no.s
SMS in charge: Neeraja C R (Asst.professor) Agronomy
Exhibition
Exhibition conducted at Palm view convention centre, Oil palm India Ltd, Anchal 27/06/2024 to 28/06/2024 in connection with State level Mushroom village inaguration by Hon. Minister for farmers welfare and Agriculture, Sri P. Prasad, Punalur ML A P.S. Subal and other dignitiries visited the stall.
Environment Day Celebrations at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kollam JUNE 2024
Arecanut saplings (50 No's) were planted in KVK Farm. An interface was arranged at KVK seminar hall. A total of 50 farmers were attended the programme . Tree saplings were distributed to each farmers (Agathy,Amla, sitaphal).A training programme on carbon neutral farming was taken by Smt. Neeraja CR, Assistant Professor Agronomy.
Monthly Technology Advisory meeting (MTA ) June 2024
Date 24/06/2024
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 58 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) ,Smt. Neeraja C R Assistant Professor (Agronomy), ATMA DPD: Mr. Anand are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Farmer-Scientist interface and certificate distribution to fellow farmer of KVK Kollam.
Date: 22/06/2024
Place: Seminar Hall KVK Kollam
About the event: DFI Farmer-Scientist Interface and fellow farmers of KVK certificate distribution at KVK Kollam.
Toatal of 50 farmers attend the programme.
Monthly Technology Advisory meeting (MTA ) May 2024
Date 30/05/2024
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 54 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) ,Smt. Neeraja C R Assistant Professor (Agronomy), ATMA PD: Mr. Rajesh, DPD: Mr. Anand are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Monthly Technology Advisory meeting (MTA ) September 2023
Date:29/07/2023
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 33 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations
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Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting August 2023
Date:23/08/2023
Place : ATMA hall Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 33 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting July 2023
Date:29/07/2023
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 33 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting March 2022
Date:19/03/2022
Place: Seminar Hall KVK, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 33 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting February 2022
Date:28/02/2022
Place: ATMA Hall, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 48 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
17th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting
Date:26/02/2022
About the Event: The 17th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting was conducted on 26th February at the seminar hall of KVK Kollam. The inaugural session commenced at 10.30 AM with the welcome address of Dr. Jayasree Krishnankutty, Director of Extension, KAU. Hon`ble Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University, Dr. R Chandra Babu inaugurated the SAC meeting. A special address for the SAC was delivered by Dr. DV Srinivasa Reddy, Principal Scientist and Nodal Officer, ATARI Bangalore. Associate Director of Extension (SZ) and Associate Director of Research (SZ) also attended the meeting. Representatives from ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Development and line departments of the District, Media personnel, Financial institutions, Progressive farmers and KVK groomed entrepreneurs actively participated in the deliberations. Apart from the members special invitees also attended the meeting. An Egger nursery demonstration unit and renovated Sales counter were inaugurated. A total of 16 numbers of leaflets, Newsletter, Coffee Table Book of KVK Kollam, Practical manual of nursery worker were released at the SAC meeting.
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting December 2021
Date:28/12/2021
Place: ATMA Hall, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 60 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Composting of waste materials
Date:27/12/2021
Objective: Composting of waste materials.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Swachhata Awareness at Local Level
Date:24/12/2021
Objective: Swachhata Awareness at Local Level
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Celebration of Special Day-Kisan Diwas (Farmer's Day)- 23 December conducted Swachhata awareness campaign to farmers
Date:23/12/2021
Objective: Celebration of Special Day-Kisan Diwas (Farmer's Day)- 23 December conducted Swachhata awareness campaign to farmers.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Technology Demonstration for osmo dehydrated Jack fruit and utilization of waste material for value added product
Date:22/12/2021
Place: Thazhava
Objective: Technology Demonstration for osmo dehydrated Jack fruit and utilization of waste material for value added product.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Campaign on cleaning of sewerage and water lines
Date:21/12/2021
Objective: Campaign on cleaning of sewerage and water lines.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Organic Waste Management
Date:20/12/2021
Objective: Organic Waste Management.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Microbial based vermi composting by banana farmers under Swachhta Action Plan 2020-2021
Date:18/12/2021
Place: Neduvathoor
Objective: Microbial based vermi composting by banana farmers under Swachhta Action Plan 2020-2021.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Cleaning of office premises
Date:17/12/2021
Objective: Cleaning of office premises.
Swachhta Pakhwada 2021- Swachhta Pledge
Date:16/12/2021
Objective: Taking Swachhta Pledge
About the Event: A total of 35 participants participated.
World Soil Day- Seminar on Importance of Soil Testing and Soil Health Card
Date:05/12/2021
Place: Krishi Bhavan , Thodiyoor
Objective: To celebrate Soil Day to provide awareness on importance of soil testing and distribute Soil Health Card.
About the Event:
Inauguration: Mrs. Bindhu Ramachandran, Panchayat President, Thodiyoor
Government Officials
1. Mr.Sajikumar, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Mobile Soil Testing Lab, DoA, Kollam
2. Hareesh Kumar, Assistant Director of Agriculture, District Soil Testing Lab, DoA Kollam
3. Mrs. Keerthana, Agricultural Officer, Thodiyoor
KVK Kollam Scientist
Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor, Entamology
Dr. Saroj Kumar V, Assistant Professor, Horticulture
Project Formulation and Discussion - Agriculture and Allied Sectors Nedumpana Grama Panchayat Kollam
Date:04/12/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Project Formulation and Discussion in Agriculture and Allied Sectors ,Panchayat specific action plan.
About the Event: Project Formulation and Discussion. In this programme Nedumpana Grama panchayat Officials (Panchayat president, Vice president) and Agricultural Officer, Nedumpana Krishi Bhavan are participated.
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting November 2021
Date:30/11/2021
Place: ATMA Hall, Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 40 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers,Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Mrs. Isabella Job, SMS, Agrometeorology(DAMU), Mrs. Shahina S , Agromet Observer(DAMU) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
National Conference on Food and Agriculture Policy implication in India - NCFAPI 2021
Date:26/11/2021
Place: TKM College of Arts and Science, Karikkode, Kollam
Objective: Technical paper presentation.
About the Event: Presented a paper on initiatives of KVK in managing post harvest losses in Kerala National Conference on Food and Agriculture Policy implication in India.Paper Presented by Smt. Shamsiya A H, Assistant Priofessor, KVK Kollam
Exhibition on Value addition
Date:26/11/2021
Place: TKM College of Arts and Science, Karikkode, Kollam
Objective: To showcase value addition technologies in the national conference on Food and Agriculture policy implication in India.
About the Event: KVK Kollam conducted an exhibition on value added products at TKM College of Arts and Science, Karikkode, Kollam inconnection with National conference on Food and Agriculture Policy Implication in India. Sri. P. Prasad, (Hon. Minister), Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare , P. C. Vishnunath, MLA, Kundara were visited the exhibition stall.
Animal Health Camp and Exhibition
Date:10/11/2021
Objective: Popularization of different varieties of compost including goat manure, poultry manure, cow manure and mixed manure, demonstration exhibited by Animal Husbandry Farmer.
About the Event: Animal Health Camp
1.Infertility- distributed infertility kit 10 selected farmers from Ksheera Samrithi group.
2. Distributed 5 molded azolla tanks for 5 duck rearing farmers in Kollam district to promote azolla as an economic feed supplement for ducks for increasing egg production.
3. Distributed 5 kg poultry layer feed and 250gm of garlic to promote designer egg production by lowering the egg cholesterol level as apart of frontline demonstration programme.
Egger Nursery Unit - Chicks Distribution Inauguration
Date:10/11/2021
Objective: To attain sustainability of egg production in Kollam District by promoting distribution of fully vaccinated and dewormed 45 day old layer chicks to the farmers.
About the Event: Egger Nursery Unit Chicks Distribution Inaugurated by Shri. K HarshaKumar ,Block Panchayat President, Vettikavala
Technology Week 2021 - Seminar on “Role of Novel Techniques in generating Additional Income from Egg laying Chicks”
Date:10/11/2021
Objective: To conduct seminar on “Role of Novel Techniques in generating Additional Income from Egg laying Chicks”.For familiarizing low cost techniques for the reduction of feed cost in poultry layer.
About the Event: Seminar handled by Dr. D Shinekumar, Assistant Director , Animal Husbandry Department, Kollam.
Technology Week 2021 - Seminar on “Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Tuber Crops”
Date:09/11/2021
Objective: To conduct Seminar on the topic “Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Tuber Crops”.
About the Event: Seminar handled by Dr. Sajeev M S, Principal Scientist, Central Tuber Crop Research Institute, Sreekariyam, TVM
Technology Week 2021 - Seminar on “Scientific cultivation of tropical tuber crops for sustainable productivity.”
Date:08/11/2021
Objective: To conduct seminar on the topic “Scientific cultivation of tropical tuber crops for sustainable productivity.”
About the Event: Seminar handled by Dr. Susan John , Principal Scientist, ICAR, Central Tuber Crop Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram
TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2021
Start date: 08/11/2021
End date: 12/11/2021
Objective: Creating awareness and dissemination of technologies related to agriculture and allied sectors. Also conduct Seminars, Exhibition, Agro- Clinic, Experience Sharing, Animal Health Camp.
About the Event:
Technology Week 2021
2021 November 8
10:00 AM: Inaugural Function
Prayer
Welcome and Introductory Remarks: Dr. Bini Sam, Professor and Head, KVK, Kollam
Presidential Address : Shri. K. Harshakumar, Block Panchayat President, Vettikavala
Inauguration : Adv. Sam K Daniel, Kollam District Panchayat President
Felicitation : Smt. Bindhu Prasad, Ward Member
Dr. Joy M, Professor and Head, FSRS
Chief Guest : Dr. V.Venkatasubramanian, Director,ICAR-ATARI , Bengaluru
Vote of Thanks : Dr, Bindhu Podikunju, Assistant Professor, KVK, Kollam
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting October 2021
Date:29/10/2021
Place: DSTL , Kuripuzha
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 46 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers, Agriculture Manager, Block Technology Manager ). Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) , Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology), Dr. Saroj Kumar V , Assistant Professor (Horticulture) are also participated in the MTA meeting for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
Sale of Agricultural Inputs- Green Wheels and Farmer Scientist Interface
Date:26/10/2021
Place:Inchakkadu
Objective: Sale of Agricultural Inputs-Green Wheels and Farmer Scientist Interface
About the Event: This programme is inaugurated by Mrs.Sreekala, Ward Member Mylom.Sale of Agricultural Inputs, Bioagents, Homecare products, Planting materials-Green Wheels at Inchakkadu and Farmer Scientist Interface handled by Dr. Bini Sam ( Professor and Head, KVK Kollam), Dr. Poornima Yadav P I ( Assistant Professor, KVK Kollam), Dr. Lekha M( Assistant Professor, KVK Kollam), Smt. Shamsiya A H( Assistant Professor, KVK Kollam), Dr. Parvathy S( Assistant Professor, KVK Kollam) and Dr. Saroj Kumar V( Assistant Professor, KVK Kollam). A total of 120 participants attended the programme.
Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting October 2021
Date:01/10/2021
Place: ATMA Hall Kollam
Objective: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 37 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers, Agriculture Manager, Block Technology Manager ).
Farmer Scientist Interface - Climate Resilient Agriculture
Date:28/09/2021
Place:KVK Kollam
Objective: Farmer Scientist Interface - Climate Resilient Agriculture.
About the Event: The programme handled by Dr.Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) and Dr.Lekha M, Assistant Professor (Entomology). A total of 61 participants attended the programme.
Online Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting 2021
Date:31/08/2021
Place: Online
Objective: Online Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Online Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 50 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers, Agriculture Manager, Block Technology Manager ).
Online Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting 2021
Date:29/07/2021
Place: Online
Objective: Online Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA for field problems consolidation and recommendations.
About the Event: Online Monthly Technology Advisory Meeting for Kollam District in collaboration with ATMA. A total of 45 participants attend the programme ( Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agriculture officers, Agriculture Manager, Block Technology Manager ).
Farmer Scientist Interface - Onathinu Oru Muram Pachakkari
Date:25/06/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Farmer Scientist Interface.
About the Event: The programme Farmer Scientist Interface was inaugurated by Adv. Brijesh Abraham, District Panchayat Member. Farmer Scientist Interface handled by Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor (Agronomy), KVK Kollam, Dr. Lekha M, Assistant Professor ( Plant Protection), KVK Kollam, Dr. Saroj Kumar V, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), KVK Kollam, Dr. Susha S Thara , Assistant Professor, CoA Vellayani.
Farmer Scientist Interface
Date:28/05/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Farmer Scientist Interface.
About the Event: The programme Farmer Scientist Interface was inaugurated virtually by Dr. Jiju P Alex , Director of Extension Kerala Agricultural University.
Creating and sustaining 'Green Space' in homesteads
Date:27/05/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Creating and sustaining 'Green Space' in homesteads through school children
About the Event: The programme Creating and sustaining 'Green Space' in homesteads through school children was inaugurated virtually by the Hon' ble Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University Dr. R Chandra Babu on 27 th May 2021 through google meet online platform.Dr. Jiju P Alex , Director of Extension Kerala Agricultural University delivered the welcome address and vote of thanks to the function was given by Dr. Bini Sam , Professor and Head KVK Kollam. A webinar on 'Tuber crop cultivation' by Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor , KVK Kollam. After the virtual session , the green space kit which includes high yielding varieties of Tuber crops, vegetable seedlings and seeds along with critical inputs like biocontrol agents and biofertilizers were handed over to the agri club student members of the GHSS Sadanandapuram.
World Water Day Celebration
Date:22/03/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: World Water Day Celebration
About the Event:
World Water Day Celebration
KVK Kollam celebrated World Water Day (Theme Valuing Water) by organizing an array of programmes like awareness classes, quiz competition for school children and field visits to the plots of soil and water conservation (vetiver and geotextiles ). The programme was inaugurated by Sri. Ajith Kumar P U, Asst. Director of Agriculture, Vettikkavala and presided over by Dr.Bini Sam, Professor and Head, KVK Kollam. The key note address was given by Sri. Mohanlal B, State Agriculture Award Winner (Best Teacher) for the year 2020, Govt. VHSS, Sadanandapuram. Dr. Bindu M R Professor and Head, FSRS Sadanandapuram felicitated the programme. The state award winners were honored by handing over trophies. Three awareness programmes on Climate and Water, soil and water conservation and rain water harvesting were organized and handled by Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Asst. Professor (Agronomy) and Dr. Bini Sam Professor and Head, KVK Kollam. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Lekha M. Quiz competition was conducted for the school children and distributed participation certificates. A total of 90 participants were attended the programme.
International Women's Day
Date: 08/03/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Woman Leadership in Agriculture: Entrepreneurship, Equity and Empowerment
About the Event: International Women's Day Celebration
Scientific Advisory Committee
Date: 03/03/2021
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Scientific Advisory Committee
About the Event:
Welcome - Dr. Jiju P AlexDirector of Extension, KAU
Opening remarks - Dr. R. Chandra Babu, Hon. Vice Chancellor, KAU.
Special Address - Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Bengaluru
Vote of Thanks - Dr. Bini Sam, Programme Co-ordinator
Inauguration of Protein Park
Date:25/01/2021
Place:KVK, Kollam(Online Mode)
Objective: Inauguration of Protein Park - ‘Protein Parks’ for Food and Nutritional Security and for sustainable soil health.
About the Event: The Kendra popularized the sustainability of rice- rice- pulse cropping system which emphasizes the need of pulse cultivation as an integral part in different agro ecological units under a State Plan Project (2018-19) entitled ‘Establishment of Protein Park in the rice growing tracts of Kollam district for food and nutritional security with special emphasis on soil health’ which helped to increase the production of pulses in the district. In order to enhance the farmers’ income, the Kendra established a Mini Dal Mill for easy, efficient and cheap post harvest handling and processing of pulses especially blackgram for better market price. The Hon. Minister for Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare Adv. V. S Sunilkumar inaugurated (online mode) on 25th January 2021.
Inauguration of drone technology for spraying micronutrients in paddy
Date:26/12/2020
Place: Kuzhiyam, Perinad
Objective: Spraying KAU sampoorna micronutrient in paddy through drone technology
About the Event: Spraying KAU sampoorna micronutrient in paddy through drone technology inaugurated by J. Mercykutty Amma, Minister for Fisheries, Harbour Engineering, Cashew Industry; Fisheries University, Government of Kerala
World Soil Day
Date:05/12/2020
Place: KVK,Kollam
Objective: To make farmers and youths to aware about soil health and its management, to highlight the status of soil in the District, measures to improve the soil health, cropping systems for enhancing soil fertility.
About the Event: A webinar on ' Soil health for healthy people' , organized by KVK, Kollam through online platform, 43 participants which include farmers and Agriculture Department Officials.The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Soniya V.R Project Director, ATMA,Kollam. 35 soil health cards were handed over to Smt. Tissy Raichel Thomas, Agriculture Officer, Kulakkada by Dr.Bini Sam, Professor and Head KVK, Kollam for distributing same to farmers.
Inauguration of EKA Kit
Date:27/11/2020
Place: KVK, Kollam
Objective: Production and distribution of EKA kit as part of Subhiksha Keralam.
About the Event: Inauguration of EKA Kit sale - Dr. Jiju P Alex, Director of Extension , Kerala Agricultural University
Felicitation - Smt. Jaya V , Principal Agriculture Officer, Kollam
Presided by Dr. Bini Sam, Professor and Head, KVK, Kollam
Welcome address - Smt. Shamsiya A H, Assistant Professor, KVK, Kollam
Keynote address - Dr. Nisha S K, Assistant Professor, KVK, Kollam
Vote of thanks - Dr. Poornima Yadav P I, Assistant Professor, KVK, Kollam
Mahila Kisan Diwas 2020
Date:15/10/2020
Place: KVK,Kollam
Objective: Women Empowerment and celebration of Mahila Kisan Diwas.
About the Event: Two trainings are organized that are Health and well being of women and role of nutrition , Role of women in agriculture.
Gandhi Jayanthi celebration
Start Date:28/09/2020
End Date: 02/10/2020
Place: KVK,Kollam
About the Event: KVK Kollam organized special lectures on the Gandhian Philosophy on Agriculture, Swachhta and Women Empowerment in online plat form and on campus. Dr. L. Vijai, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Government College for Women, Thiruvanathapuram was delivered the lecture on “Gandhian Philosophy on Agriculture” through online platform. 45 farmers (online platform) and 16 KVK staff were participated. He concluded that Gandhian model of Agriculture is one of the best models of sustainable development. “To forget how to dig the earth and tend the soil is to forget ourselves.“ - This statement from Gandhi has a lot to learn for one to understand the basic philosophy behind farming.
KVK staff cleaned the premises and surrounding areas of KVK building as part of the celebrations. Programme Coordinator talked about the life history of our “Father of Nation-Mahatma Gandhiji” and remembered his sacrifices towards the nation in getting freedom. She initiated cleaning activities. A total of 10 KVK staff participated in the event. The cleaning activity yielded a better practice among the staff in respect of their personal discipline and to spread the same among the society. The programme ended with a thought in everybody’s mind that cleanliness is next to godliness and service to mankind is the first step towards reaching it.
KVK Kollam planted sapling of Kera Sree hybrid Coconut seedling in KVK farm following the proper protocols and social distancing norms. A total of 10 KVK staff participated in the event.
Smt. Sreelatha, SMS ( Home Science) , ICAR-CMFRI, KVK Ernakulam talked about Mahatma Gandhi’s Views on Women Empowerment. Mahatma Gandhi played a vital role in bringing revolutionary changes in the status of women in the first half of the twentieth century. He believed in the liberalization and all-round development of humanity which was not possible without the emancipation of Indian women who were and still are the most suppressed and oppressed section of the society from various aspects of social life. Gandhi always stressed on women upliftment because they constituted the section responsible for future citizens of India. She had taken a class on Entrepreneurship development in fish processing for SC/ ST women farmers at KVK, Kollam. A total of 20 women farmers were participated in the training.
Smt. Shamsiya A H, SMS ( Home Science) ,KVK Kollam discussed the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase. A total of 20 women farmers were participated.
NUTRI FEST 2020
Start Date:14/09/2020
End Date: 30/09/2020
Place: KVK,Kollam
About the Event: The Government of India is celebrating POSHAN MAAH in September 2020. To give special emphasis on POSHAN, 17 September 2020 has been chosen for conducting various programs by each KVK, including one training program, distribution of vegetable seeds and awareness creation at district level. IFFCO will collaborate to organize the event on 17 Sept 2020.
Objective: The Poshan Maah programme was organized in online and on campus.150 Aganwadi workers and 40 farm women are participated.Smt.J. Mercy Kutty Amma,Hon' Minister for Fisheries,Harbour Engg and Cashew industries inagurated the programme through online platform. Dr. R. Chandrababu, Hon'able Vice Chancellor delivered keynote address,Dr.Jiju P Alex,DE,KAU welcomed the gathering and presented the report,Smt.Tiju Raichel Thomas,District Programme Officer, ICDS and Head of Farming Systems Research attend the function. Seeds from IFFCo was distributed to 40 Farm women (SC group) by Grama Panchayat President Smt. Preetha Mathukutty at KVK,Campus afternoon session.
Hindi Diwas
Date:14/09/2020
Objective:Every year, September 14 is observed as Hindi Diwas to commemorate the day the Constituent Assembly of India recognized and adopted Hindi as the official language of the Republic of India in 1949. Under the Article 343 of the Indian Constitution, Hindi written in Devanagari script was adopted as the official language.
Establishment of Nutrigarden in DFI Village
Date: 26/08/2020
Objective: Is to improve the food and nutrition security of the DFI village especially micronutrient consumption. Promoting health and nutritional status of the people.
About the Event:Nutrigarden established among 29 families in connection with this planting material, compost,micro nutrient mix, bio-fertilizers,organic manure, sprayer etc. are provided to each family.
Venue: Kalayapuram
Fallow Land Cultivation
Date: 17/08/2020
Objective: As part of Subhiksha Keralam programme fallow land cultivation inaguration.
Venue: Thazhava
Farmers day Celebration
Date: 17/08/2020
Objective: To celebrate chingam 1 farmers day.
Value Addition of Passionfruit
Star Date:12/08/2020
End Date:21/08/2020
Place:Agroprocessing Lab ,KVK,Kollam
Objective:To produce value added product like passionfruit syrup and squash. 161 kg of passion fruits are processed.
Njattuvela Chantha
Start Date: 22/06/2020
End Date: 03/07/2020
Njattuvela chantha inagurated by Smt.Preetha Mathukutty (Vettikkavala Panchayat President),Organised by KVK, Kollam
Objective: To make quality planting materials and other inputs available to the farming community during the auspicious fortnight of Thiruvathira Njattuvela.
Value addition of Pineapple
Start date:14/05/2020
End date :25/05/2020
Venue:KVK,Kollam
Objective:Utilizing the limited facilities available at KVK 225 kg of pineapple were directly procured from the farmers and converted into 180 litres of squash and the product was sold through the KVK sale counter.
Subhiksha keralam
Date: 15/05/2020
Objective: To popularize vegetable production for food and nutrition security.
Agrifest at Asramam Maidanam
Venue: Asramam Maidanam,Kollam
Start date:13/02/2020
End date:02/03/2020
TECHNO WEEK 2020
Start date: 11/02/2020
End date: 15/02/2020
Training on value addition of Cassava : 11/02/2020
Training on safe to eat vegetables : 12/02/2020
Training on scientific vegetable cultivation : 13/02/2020
Training on weedy rice : 13/02/2020
Training on nutri value : 14/02/2020
Training on fodder production and cattle farming : 15/02/2020
