KVK Kargil-II Zanskar organizes in-service training for extension personnel

Kargil, Dec 15, 2024: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-II Zanskar on Saturday successfully conducted a one-day training program for officers and extension workers of the Agriculture Department, Kargil.The event was chaired by Dr. Akhon Mohd Mehdi, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Kargil-II, and attended by esteemed officers and participants from various zones of Kargil district.

Prominent attendees included Aishaq Hussain Basharat, Chief Agriculture Officer; Mohd Iqbal, Deputy Directo...

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World Soil Day celebrated at KVK Kargil-I

Kargil, Dec 05, 2024: World Soil Day was celebrated today at KVK, Kargil-I, with participation from more than 50 farm women.The event commenced with a welcome adress by Dr. Mansoor Hussain, Scientist (Agricultural Economics).The main lecture on soil management was delivered by Dr. Nazir Hussain, Scientist (Agronomy).The program concluded with remarks from Senior Scientist and Head of KVK, Dr. Nassreen F. Kacho, who emphasized the importance of using biofertilizers. Biofertilizers, including ...

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J&K Bank Cluster Office organizes awareness program at SKUAST-K KVK Kargil-1

Kargil, July 03: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Cluster Office Kargil organized an awareness program at SKUAST-K Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kargil-1.

The program was well-attended, with distinguished guests including Chief Manager Mohd Hussain, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Akhon (Chief Scientist and Head of KVK Kargil), and Marketing Executive Bashir Ahmad from the Cluster Office Kargil.

During the event, Chief Manager Mohd Hussain expressed gratitude to Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Akhon for facilitating the progr...

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KVK Kargil organizes winter vegetable exhibition, cum mela

Kargil, March 11: Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized a day-long Winter Vegetable Exhibition, Cum Mela at KVK Kargil.

Executive Councillor Agriculture, Aga Syed Mujtaba, graced the occasion as chief guest. In his address, he lauded the efforts of KVK in identifying vegetables suitable for green house cultivation during the summer and in winter.

He said that the advice of the scientists, if followed properly, will make the region self-sufficient in green vegetables during the winter season. ...

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KVK Kargil-1, Farmer Mohd Shabeer Receives Innovative Farmer Award 

Kargil, Jan 15: Mohd Shabeer, a farmer of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-1 has received National Award (the Innovative Farmer Award) and his work has been recognized by Director ICAR–ATARI, Ludhiana.

The award was given by Prof. Parvender Sheoran, Director ATARI, Zone 1, in the presence of Vice Chancellor PAU, Prof. S S Gosal, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, Prof. Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi, along with a galaxy of dignitaries, during the foundation day celebration of the Indian Council of Ag...

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KVK-II celebrates World Soil Day

Kargil, Dec 05: KVK Kargil –II (Zanskar) today celebrated World Soil Health Day at KVK station Padam and Khawos Village of Taisuru Block to aware maximum farmers.

The KVK invited all the participants who despite cold with mercury dipping as low as -20 C participated in the event with great interest.

The event began with the inaugural address of Dawa and Aqleema who briefed the participants about the importance of celebrating Soil Day. Later, Dr. Shabber Hussain delivered a presentation...

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