Vice Chancellor, UoL visits KVK Nyoma; reviews progress, promotes agricultural innovations

Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, accompanied by Registrar Shri Nawang Tundup and Assistant Registrar, undertook an official visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma today to review ongoing agricultural initiatives and interact with scientists, farmers, and local stakeholders.

En route to Nyoma, the Vice Chancellor visited a Model Apple Orchard established under the MIDH project at Nee village. The orc...

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KVK Nyoma (Leh-II), Celebrates Kisan Diwas with Farmers at Nyoma and Phulak Village

Leh, December 23/ VOL News Desk/ Kisan Diwas was celebrated on 23rd December 2025 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma (Leh-II), the highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the country, with the active participation of 78 farmers, along with KVK scientists and staff. 

The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma. During the programme, farmers were sensitized about the Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, 2025, and detailed information was provided on how farmer...

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KVK Nyoma Launches 16-Day Swachhata Pakhwada from Tukla Village

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ KVK Nyoma (Leh-II), the highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the country, launched a 16-day Swachhata Pakhwada campaign from Tukla Village on December 16, 2025. The campaign, part of the nationwide cleanliness drive, will continue till December 31, 2025.

The programme was inaugurated under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, with participation from KVK scientists, staff, farmers, and local villagers. On the inaugural day, participants took a...

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PM-KISAN 21st Instalment Released | Live Event at Highest KVK in India

KVK Nyoma, the highest altitude KVK in India successfully organized the live webcast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s programme on 19 November 2025, marking the release of the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN. During the event, ₹18,000 crore was transferred directly to the bank accounts of nearly 9 crore farmers across India.

A large number of farmers from the Nyoma block participated in the programme at KVK Nyoma. Before the webcast, farmers were briefed on improved agricultural technologies, ...

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Nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ for Farmers Launched

KVK Nyoma, the Highest Altitude KVK in India, to Launch Nationwide Campaign ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Union Territory of Ladakh.

“Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan”, a nationwide agricultural outreach campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif cropping season. The campaign will be held from 29th May to 12th June 2025 across all states and union territories of India.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the Departm...

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