Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) , Amritsar was established in 2005 under the aegis of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana with full financial assistance from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 12.0 acres of land was donated by Gram Panchayat, Village Jahangir, Block Verka & adjoining 7.5 Acres of land donated by village Nag Kalan, Block Majitha Amritsar. This total 19.5 acres of land is very fertile & is situated on Majitha Road at the distance of 12 km from Amritsar city. This farm is establised for the benefit of various sections of rural society. The KVK campus is located at about 155 kilometers distance from the main PAU, Ludhiana campus. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an innovative science based institution which provides best quality seeds to farmers for Rabi and Kharif crops and imparts trainings viz.: Practising Farmers/Farm women (short term-1-2 days), Vocational Trainings for Rural Youth (3-10 days) in the disciplines of Crop Production, Plant Protection, Horticulture, Soil Science, Animal Science and Home Science for farmers, farm women and unemployed rural youths.Read More...
