Scientific Advisory Committee

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra has constituted the Scientific Advisory Committee as per the guidelines of ICAR which comprises of representatives from ICAR institutes, State Agriculture University, Development departments of the District, Media personnel, Financial institutions and progressive farmers and farm women. Apart from the members special invitees also attend the meeting. On an average 16 members and 4 invitees attend each Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of KVK. The Scientific Advisory Committee meetings are conducted to get necessary guidance and support to carry out the mandated activities of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in a more planned and scientific manner. The composition of the Committee by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra is furnished herewith:

1

Head of the Host institution / organization

Chairman / Chairperson

2

Director Extension of concerned SAU

Member

3

Director ATARI of the concerned Zone

Member

4

Representative of ICAR Instt./ ICAR Regional Research Station if located in the District or nearby

Member

5

Associate Director Research & Extension of the Zonal research Station in which Krishi Vigyan Kendra is located

Member

6

District officers of the line departments such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Soil conservation, Social / Agroforestry, Sericulture, Fisheries, Irrigation, Social welfare, Small Scale Industries etc.

Member

7

Representative of the Lead Bank of the District

Member

8

Farm Radio officer of the AIR in which Krishi Vigyan Kendra is located

Member

9

Representative of Doordarshan Centre in which Krishi Vigyan Kendra is located

Member

10

Two Representatives of the farmers one small and one big nominated by the Head of host Institution

Member

11

Two Representatives of farm women nominated by the Head of host Institution

Member

12

Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra

Member Secretary