Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Barpeta
Assam Agricultural University
Kharif Viksit Krishi
Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA)
A collaborative initiative carried out by KVK Barpeta in active coordination with state departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Fishery, and Veterinary to empower local agricultural communities.
Collaborating Departments
Total Participants
17,080
Barpeta & Bajali
Female Farmers
9,052
53% Participation
Male Farmers
8,028
47% Participation
Coverage Area
2 Districts
12 Days Active Outreach
Key Objectives of VKSA
Empowering local farming communities through information, modern technology, and collaborative research.
Awareness on Modern Technologies
Create comprehensive awareness among farmers regarding improved agricultural technologies, modern tools, and scientific crop practices.
Government Schemes & Policies
Educate farmers about various government schemes, subsidies, and agricultural policies designed for rural development and farmer welfare.
Reciprocal Scientific Learning
Mobilize the scientific fraternity to foster two-way learning with farmers and document grassroots insights to strengthen agricultural research.
Feedback & Local Needs Analysis
Understand specific local-level requirements and gather direct farmer feedback regarding existing and newly introduced technologies.
Details of Selected Villages & Route Map
Complete breakdown of blocks, gram panchayats, and villages covered during the campaign.
Farmer Innovations & Key Feedback
Critical challenges and grassroots insights documented directly from participating agriculturalists.
Input Availability & Accessibility
Timely supply and easy physical accessibility of critical agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, bio-pesticides) remain a major requirement for local farmers.
Transport & Marketing Bottlenecks
Significant supply chain management issues exist regarding transport infrastructure and market linkages for fair price realization.
Institutional Credit Access
Farmers reported difficulties in accessing formal institutional credit facilities, hindering timely investment in farm operations.
Climate Variability & Disasters
Increasing climate unpredictability and natural disasters severely impact local crop yields, emphasizing the need for resilient farming strategies.
Information Gap & Awareness
Lack of awareness regarding modern government schemes and advanced agro-technologies due to literacy barriers. Requires tailored, grassroots extension methodologies and visual training programs.
