About KVK Golaghat

Agriculture is the backbone of our national economy. The progress of the nation, therefore, is linked with the advancement of agriculture. Realizing the scope and importance of agriculture, the Government has rightly made a policy decision to invest a major share of its plan allocation for agricultural development. Keeping these aims in view, the scheme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) was initiated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an innovative science based institution which undertakes vocational training of farmers, farm women and rural youths, conduct On-Farm Testing (OFT) for technology refinement and Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) to promptly demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as extension workers.

KVK Location

          KVK, Golaghat is located in Khumtai in Golaghat district of Assam, which was established on 21st February, 1995 under Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat with an area of 12.26 ha. It is located on the Dhodar Ali at a distance of 18 km from Golaghat town and 12 km from the National Highway 37 at Kamargaon. Since inception, this Kendra has left no stone unturned in the transfer of agricultural technology to the end users, assuring development of agriculture and allied sectors.

          Khumtai is a small village comprising 550 farm families. Major communities of the village are Ahom (60%) and Kachari (30%). Almost all the inhabitants are poor in economy. Agriculture is the main source of income of the villagers. Sali paddy is the major crop. During rabi season, pea, mustard and vegetables are grown in a commercial scale. Pig rearing is a common practice. The educational status of the village is not so high. However one college, one higher secondary school, two primary schools, a Telephone Exchange, a Post Office, a Circle Office, Police Outpost and a Primary health centre are established here.

. Information Source:  Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Golaghat

Golaghat District Profile

Golaghat is one of the oldest existing erstwhile subdivisions found exclusively at the northeast Indian state of Assam, produced during the pre-independence era in the year 1848, it has grown to be a full fledged district (139 years later) on October, 1987.

Golaghat is also a land, which evokes images of the captivating and mesmerizing Kaziranga National Park, truly blessed with tea gardens, dense forests, amazing ancient temples and ruins. It is a land which has made way for development and progress while stocking to its roots through its traditional art, culture and heritage. more » 

.Information Source:  Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Golaghat