Academic Department • Assam Agricultural University

AAU-KVK, Morigaon

Constituent Department under Directorate of Extension Education

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Academic Department

AAU-KVK, Morigaon

Constituent Department under Directorate of Extension Education

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon established in the year 2014 is a front-line agricultural extension organization working under the administrative control of Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat with financial support from Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. It is situated at Jhargaon of Mayong Development Block which is twenty five kilometres away from district headquarter towards West and 10 km away from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary towards East.


The KVK Morigaon act as one stop solution for agricultural development in terms of agri and allied science by imparting trainings to extension personal, rural youths, progressive farmers and farm women, FPO, NGOs, FPCs. Moreover, it acts to reduce the time lag between the technology transfer from research institutions to the farmers` field through On Farm Trial (OFT) and Front-Line Demonstration (FLD) for increasing production, productivity and income from the agriculture and allied sectors on a sustainable basis.


The Farm Science Centre (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) has an area of 15.43 ha where in scientific farming of different crops as well as allied activities are being carried on unit, In agri sector foundation seed production of HYV of Paddy, Toria, Blackgram, Greengram and fodder crops are cultivated in the farm land. In horticultural crops vegetables, fruits like dragon fruits, banana,papaya,litchi are being grown in the farm area. Livestock components including poultry and duck farm, IFS model, vermicompost unit and integrated fishery based farming are also practiced in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra premises.

Department Achievements & Accolades

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KVK Morigaon conducted the following OFTs :

Under PBG Discipline
1. Effect of Nano-Urea and DAP(liquid) in increasing crop productivity and profitability
2. Performance of nutrient rich rice variety Labanya.
3. Effect of weed management system in finger millet.
4. Comparative study of blackgram varieties during normal and delayed sowing conditions in Morigaon district of Assam.
5. Foliar application of growth regulator in Linseed.
6. Nutrient management (micro nutrient) in linseed.
7. Evaluation of mustard mutant variety under rainfed condition.
8. Weed management in chickpea.
9. Foliar nutrition of chickpea under rice utera condition.
10. Evaluation of yellow sarson line AAUJYS 15-2.
11. Nutrient management of linseed under relay cropping
12. Lentil with PGP bacterial isolates obtained from Program III
13. Performance of Lathyrus variety JCL-19-1 .

Under Soil Science Discipline

1. Assessment of application of sulphur and boron in Toria.
2. Assessment of integrated nutrient management in Toria.

Under Plant Protection Discipline
1. Evaluation of IPM module for management of fall armyworm in Maize.
2. Assessment of spraying of cow urine fortified with neem leaf extract against brinjal fruit and shoot borer.

Under Horticulture Discipline
1. Assessment of high value cauliflower varieties Valentina and Carotena .

Under Animal Science Discipline
1. Evaluation of Azolla as an alternate feed ingredient for economics in duck meat production.

Under Fishery Science Discipline
1. Incorporation of mola in carp poly culture system.
2. Growth performance of pabda (Ompak pabda) along with IMC and exotic carps in polyculture system.

KVK Morigaon conducted the following FLDs:
Under PBG Discipline1. Foundation seed production of Sali rice var. Numoli 
2. Large scale demonstration of newly released rice variety Surma Dhan
3. Foundation seed production of Toria variety TS-38

Under Soil Science Discipline
1. Combined effect of zinc and boron on Rice -Toria sequence
2. Zinc management in Kharif Rice (Paddy var. Ranjit Sub-1)

Under Plant Protection Discipline
1. Management of Late blight in Potato
2. Round the year production of Mushroom

Under Horticulture Discipline
1. Scientific cultivation of papaya var. Red Lady
2. Nutrition garden under POSHAN MAAH

Under Fishery Science Discipline
1. Integrated Duck cum Fish farming
2. Culture of Jayanti Rahu and Amur carp in semi-intensive culture system

Under Animal Science Discipline
1. Popularization of White Pekin duck
2. Cultivation practices of Tapioca in Morigaon district

                 KVK Morigaon organized an interaction meeting and live demonstration of Agriculture machineries being popularized by KVK in district under APART -IRRI project to a high level four member delegate team headed by Mr.Hamish Marr(Special Agriculture Trade Envoy),Ms.Melanie Phillips(Agriculture Counsellor), Mr.Hal Seller (MPI India desk Officer,Ms.Kethosena Peseyie (Policy adviser-Agri,Trade & Economics) from New Zealand visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Morigaon ,Assam Agricultural University on 24.03.2024 to have an overlook of present agricultural scenario and the marketing channels of the state. The team interacted with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University Dr.Bidyut Chandan Deka,Director of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University Dr.Manoranjan Neog, State Project Director,ARIAS Mr.Virendra Mittal,IAS, Secretary Agriculture,Govt.of Assam Mr. Tez Prasad Bhusal, Director Agriculture Mr.Bhaskar Pegu,IAS, Director Assam Seed & Organic Certification Agency Mr.Madhuram Patiri , Resident Consultant, International Rice Research Institute Dr.Virendra Yadav, District Agriculture Officer, Morigaon Mr.Ashok Sarma , In-charge Head of KVK, Morigaon Ms.Shaptadvipa Bhattacharjee along with other staffs of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Farmer Producer Company.

                 A small presentation of agriculture and allied activities by In-charge Head Ms.Shaptadvipa Bhattacharjee was delivered along with presentation by Mr.Ranjan Borthakur POOHAR Farmer Producer Company on the seed processing cum custom hiring centre. POOHAR FPC was formed with the technical guidance of KVK,Morigaon, AAU under APART project. Mechanization in agriculture was practical demonstrated with machines like Seed cum Fertilizer Drill, Mechanical Transplanting of Rice, Seed drying through Solar Bubble drier and Seed storage in Coccon Bags by IRRI & KVK Scientist.

                   The team appreciated the work done by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University and informed about the future way forward for value chain management.

               On 12th March 2024, KVK Morigaon organized an Entrepreneurs’ Meet in its office premises. A total of 90 numbers of participants including entrepreneurs, farmers and farm women and RAWEP students of College of Agriculture participated the programme. The programme started with an inaugural speech by in-charge head of KVK, Morigaon stating the objective of the programme. After that, invited Resource Persons from Lead Bank and DICC Morigaon delivered their lectures wherein they focused on various schemes for the benefit of emerging entrepreneurs. Special invitee, Mr Gunajit Brahma, delivered a speech on scopes of capturing national and international market through producing and marketing of agricultural produce. He also shared his experience of becoming an entrepreneur among the participants. Lastly, an interaction programme was also arranged among the entrepreneurs and invited guests. The programme ended with vote of thanks form Dr. S.C. Kalita, SMS (Animal Science).

          A Millet Recipe Contest was conducted at Jagibhakatgaon ,Jagiroad and Pub-Borbhugia by KVK,Morigaon on 15/7/2023, 26/7/2023 and 28/7/2023 wherein a total of 154 nos. of Farmer & Farm women participated in the programme .At the very outset Shaptadvipa Bhattacharjee, SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) welcome all the participants and delivered lecture on the importance of the millets and its health effects. A recipe contest in different locations was held among the women farmers. All the participants were given participation certificates and 15 winners(1st,2nd,3rd & 2 consolation prizes) chosen were recognized as MILLET BRAND AMBASSADOR. The participants showed greater interest and concern.

            Field visit programme was organised by Directorate of AAU-ODL on 11.6.2024 to KVK Morigaon under HRD Course on Scientific Livestock Practices for Livelihood development for twenty two (22) SMS from Animal Science discipline from different districts from the state of Nagaland,Mizoram,Manipur,Tripura and Meghalaya under ATARI Zone VII, ICAR.An interaction programme was organized at KVK Morigaon with Senior Scientist and Head of the center and later on they were taken to small scale silage production unit developed by KVK with Mahabahu Farmers Producer Company located at Saraibahi and diversified farm of Junuma Mali deka named Agro Vet Farm located at Dandua

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon organized a webcasting programme on release of 17th instalment of PM Kisan for the period April to July 2024 which was released at Kisan Sammelan by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 18th June 2024 in Vanarasi, Uttar Pradesh in its office premises.  A total number of 95 participants including farmers / farm women and office staff participated the programme. 

Training cum awareness of application of Nano urea by drone was conducted at Dharamtul wherein 50 nos. of farmers participated. At the very outset course director Mrs. Shaptadvipa Bhattacharjee, SMS (PBG) welcome all the participants. Later Dr. Rijusmita Sarma Deka, Senior Scientist & Head explained the theme of the programme. Then Mr. Bedanta Bora, Executive Engineer, Irrigation department Morigaon, GoA delivered lecture on various departmental schemes related to Irrigation. Then Mr. Partha Saikia, Field Office, IFFCO delivered lecture on application of Nano urea and the time taken by drone. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Anshuman Das, Assistant Executive Engineer and Mr. Dipankar Bora, PAC ,KVK, Morigaon.

Later application of Nano urea by Drone was practically shown in the farmer’s field covering 10 ha area. The day long training ended vote of thanks from course director.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon in collaboration with NDRI, ERS, Kalyani, (West Bengal) initiated a project on Establishment of field-based conservation unit of Lakhimi cattle of Assam in Morigaon district for Improving livelihood through Dairy farming at KVK Morigaon, Jhargaon on 6th September 2024. Scientists of ERS-NDRI, namely Dr. Santanu Bonik (Head), Dr. Champak Bhakat (Principal Scientist), Dr Ajoy Mandal (Principal Scientist), Dr. Asif Mohammad (Senior Scientist) , Dr G Kadrivel Director ATARI Zone VI Guwahati and Dr H.C Bhattacharyya, Scientific Consultant, ATARI Zone VI participated in the programme. In the project initiation meeting a total of 50 dairy farmers from Boha Doloni, Murkata, Sativeti and Auguri having Lakhimi cattle were selected under project and some need-based inputs vij. cattle feed, silage, fodder slips, mineral mixture, dewormer and other medicines were distributed to them under the project as a component of direct benefits transfer. Dr. Rijusmita Sarma welcomed all the guest and farmers present in the programme. Dr Santanu Banik, Head ERS, Kalyani highlighted the objective of this programme and detailed about the importance of conservation of Lakhimi Cattle for sustainable dairy development in North Eastern India. Dr. Champak Bhakat, Principal Scientist briefed about scientific management of dairy cattle. Dr G Kadrivel Director ATARI, Zone VI deliberated on marketing strategies for higher profitability in dairy sector. Dr. Rijusmita Sarma also stressed the need for upliftment of dairy farmers of the district through scientific feeding and management, importance of silage as dairy feed for animals and role KVK to collect feedback from beneficiaries.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon in association with Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara under NCDC -National One Health Program for Prevention and Control of zoonoses organized One day Workshop cum sensitisation meeting on Zoonotic Diseases on 31.08.2024 at Pobitora Hut . Dr. Dilip Kumar Sharma, Professor and consultant deliberated a resourceful talk on Importance of relation between animal - human health . During the interaction programme District epidemiologist elaborated the prevailing scenario of zoonosis related disease in district. District Commissioner, Morigaon Shri Devasish Sharma graced the occasion which was motivating to the official related to animal and human health. The meeting was attended by Dr( Prof.)Dilip Kumar Sharma, Dr (Prof) Rajiv Sharma, Dr Nilotpal Kakoti ( District Veterinary Officer) Dr Arun Kumar Nath ( Joint Director Health). Officers from veterinary Services,Officers and field workers from Health department , Pasu Sakhi from different blocks of the district . Total 100 participants were benefitted from the workshop.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon in collaboration with College of Veterinary Science Khanapara organized an Animal Health cum treatrment camp as a post flood contingency measure at two locations Lengerigaon and Bordubatoop. In both the camps Feed block , medicines, anthelmentic along with feed supplements were distributed among the 100 farmers to support their livestock. In the camp respected District Commissioner,Morigaon Sri Devasish Sharma, Circle officer, Bhuragaon, Dr. Priyanka Bonia and team of experts and group of 25 students from College of Veterinary Science attended the Camp and provided treatment and advisories to the farmers present in the camp.Team of experts include Dr Masuk Rakib(DDSW) Dr.Purabi Kaushik,Dr.Raj Jyoti Deka,Dr.Lakhya Jyoti Bora,Dr Arup Das,Dr Dhrubajyoti Borpujari led by Dr. J. Dutt HOD, Department of Veterinary Medicine. Also experts KVK,Dr. Rijushmita Sarma Deka, Dr Subhash Kalita and Mr. Parag Mani Deka were involved in the problem. Participation, cooperation and reaction of the farmers revealed that camp was satisfactory

On 30th September, 2024 Committee of Estimates, Assam Legislative Assembly chaired by Shri Prasanta Phukan, MLA along with seven other MLAs of the committee namely Shri Rupak Sharma, Shri Mrinal Saikia, Shri Wazed Ali Choudhury, Shri Kamalakhya Dey Purakayasth, Shri Aminul Islam (Sr), Shri Aminul Islam (Jr) and Shri Diganta Barman visited KVK Morigaon. At the beginning Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Morigaon welcomed all the guests and presented the activities carried out by KVK Morigaon in the district. Later on, they visited Amrit Sarovar Pond under PNRD scheme of Government of Assam in the office premises of KVK Morigaon. The team appreciated the efforts of KVK Morigaon in providing services to the farmers of the district.

Central team for monitoring of progress on action taken for oilseed and pulses visited KVK today on 21/10/2024, team was led by Dr. D. INDRAKUMAR, Deputy Director, National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NITI Ayog , Govt of India ) and Mr. K. Barman from Directorate of Agriculture GoA visited KVK Morigaon and interacted with team of KVK and farmers associated with oilseed production.
The foundation stone laying ceremony for the new Millet Processing Unit was held on 30.01.2025 at the office premises of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Morigaon. The unit aims to support local farmers in the promotion of millet based agriculture and food processing. In charge Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Morigaon highlighted the importance of millet processing in providing nutritious food alternatives. The Chief Guest of the programme, Shri Devashish Sarmah, District Commissioner, Morigaon formally laid the foundation stone and then interacted with the participating farm women. The programme was also attended by District Agriculture Officer Morigaon, officials of KVK Morigaon and officials from Agriculture Engineering Department Morigaon along with 40 farm women from different parts of Morigaon district.
On July 7, 2025, students from Morigaon College and GKB College under Gauhati University, participated in an internship program at KVK Morigaon focusing on practical experience in agriculture. Dr. Rijusmita Sarma Deka, Head of KVK Morigaon, welcomed the students and briefed them on KVK's initiatives for farming community development. The students actively participated in a demonstration on line transplanting of paddy seedlings. Expert lectures followed on Horticultural Nursery Management, Vermicompost Production Technology, and Entrepreneurship Development through Animal Husbandry, delivered by Dr. Sukanya Gogoi, Mr. Saurav Baruah, and Dr. Subhash Chandra Kalita, respectively.
KVK Morigaon participated in a four days awareness programme on Parthenium organized by ZRS, Shillongoni AAU from 23rd June to 26th June, 2025 at different locations of Nagaon and Morigaon district along the road side of NH 27 and NH 127. The programme was inaugurated at Uria Gaon of Nagaon district on 23rd June 2025 where Shri Debashish Sarmah, District Commissioner Nagaon was present as Chief Guest. The 4 days programme was attended by Director of Extension Education, AAU Jorhat, Director of Research, AAU Jorhat, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, AAU Jorhat, Associate Director of Research, AAU Jorhat, Professors and Scientists from ZRS Shillongoni and AAU Jorhat, Scientists and Officials of KVK Morigaon, Kamrup and Nagaon district along with officials from line departments. A rath displaying information about the weed, its health hazards and control measures was also decorated and was flagged off in the inaugural programme by District Commissioner Nagaon which then moved to different parts of both the districts for creating general awareness among the people. In all the programmes scientists elaborated about the weed, its ill affect along with its control measures. At the end of every programme demonstration on control of weed by mechanical and chemical means was demonstrated in presence of the participants. In the closing session on 26th June 2025, Smt Anusuya Sarma, ADC Morigaon was present as Chief Guest of the programme.
A Two day long training programme on scientific fodder production and preservation was held from 8th July to 9th July, 2025 at Basnaghat of Morigaon district. In the training programme scope of different fodder production, scientific cultivation practices of fodder crop for dairy animals, nutrients present in fodder of different types and preservation technology, silage production, scarcity feeding, nutrient management, scientific goat rearing, entrepreneurship development etc. were discussed in the training program. Dr. Nilotpal Kakati, DVO, Morigaon, Dr. Debajit Deka, SMS, Animal Science, KVK, Baksa, Mr. Manash Nath entrepreneur, Mrs. Junuma Mali Deka, entrepreneur and Dr. Subhash Chandra Kalita acted as resource person in the training program.
Today on 9th July, 2025 in accordance to the training programme the District Commissioner of Morigaon district Mrs. Anamika Tewari inaugurated the silage production and Goatery unit of Srishti Multipurpose Farmers Producer Company Ltd. developed under the guidance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Morigaon. In the programme HDPE silage bag and HDPE Vermicompost bag were distributed among the members of FPC. District Commissioner Tewari Madam in her speech encouraged the farmers for adoption of scientific management practices of livestock for sustainable income generation. She expressed her happiness to see the female participation and urged them to come up with new ideas and scientific production system. Scientific and Commercial farm management is the only means for sustainable growth. District Commissioner madam treasured the initiative of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon and District Veterinary Department for their scientific intervention and support for the farmers of the district. Initiative taken by KVK, Morigaon for introduction of new agricultural technologies like silage production, commercial goat production at farmer's field and work done for development of agricultural activities are valued. In the programme along with District Commissioner Mrs. Anushuya Sharma, ADC, Dr. Nilotpal Kakati, DVO, Dr. Subhash Chandra Kalita, SMS (Animal Science), Mr. Saurav Baruah, SMS, Soil Science, Mr. Dipankar Borah, PAC (Computer), Mr. Manash Nath, Entrepreneur. Mrs. Junuma Malia Deka, entrepreneur and Advisors, Chairman and Board of Directors of Sristhi FPC were present in the programme.

A district administration team of 18 members has visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon today on 03/01/2026, where Morigaon District Commissioner Mrs. Anamika Tiwari and CEO Zila Parishad Mr. Ananta Gogoi  were present.  We have discussed about VB G-RAM-G various scheme with Morigaon District Commissioner & CEO Zila Parishad.  Also Senior Scientist & Head along with SMS Soil Science of KVK Morigaon visited Basabori village of Morigaon district and interacted with about 8 farmers about VB G-RAM-G various schemes. 

The Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting (SACM) was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Morigaon on 5th of March, 2026 at the Conference Hall of KVK Morigaon from 2’O clock in the afternoon. The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. Manoranjan Neog, Director of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat. Dr. Prabodh Borah, Director of Research (Veterinary), AFVU, Khanapara, Dr. H. K. Borah, Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS Shillongoni and all the heads of the line departments of the district were present during the said meeting. At the outset, Senior Scientist and Head, Dr. Rijusmita Sarma Deka, KVK Morigaon welcomed all the invited guests and appraised all regarding the objective of conducting the SAC meeting. All the dignitaries present in the house were being felicitated. The Director of Extension Education, AAU Jorhat, in his introductory remark informed the house that SACM is a crucial part of KVKs as it helps in planning a roadmap for next year’s action plan. He appreciated the works carried out by KVK Morigaon in agriculture and allied sector and also for successfully mobilizing good amount of fund for the welfare of farmers in convergence mode. During his address, he emphasized that action plan should be based on current Government requirement such as natural farming, pulse production, cultivation of coconut, cashewnut, cocoa, agarwood, Biofortified crops, flower cultivation, nutritional security specially in FPO/FPC mode. Dr. Prabodh Borah, Director of Research (Veterinary), AFVU, Khanapara, suggested that action plan should be according to the need of the farmer. Dr. H. K. Borah, Chief Scientist, AAU-ZRS Shillongoni, stressed on timely completion of agricultural activities for getting maximum yield. The Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Morigaon presented the Action Taken Report, Progress Report (2025-26) and Action plan (2026-27) of KVK in the house. At the end of the presentation, officials from the line departments and farmers provided their suggestions for the action plan for 2026-27. During the meeting, a total of nine numbers of publications of KVK Morigaon were released. A total of 42 officials from various Line Departments, KVK, enterpreneurs and progressive farmers of Morigaon district had actively participated in the meeting. The meeting resolved with officials and farmers providing suggestions for the action plan, ensuring a collaborative approach to improving the agricultural sector in Morigaon. The meeting concluded with vote of thanks from the Chairman, Dr. Manoranjan Neog, Director of Extension Education, Jorhat.

One day training on Registration of farmer’s variety under Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Right Authority was conducted at Pobitora Hut on 13/03/2026 where 107 nos. of farmers and farm women participated in the programme. At the very outset Dr. Shaptadvipa Bhattacharjee, course director welcome all the participants and explained the importance about the topic. Then Dr. Pankaj Debchoudhury Retd. Principal Scientist, ZRS-Shillongani delivered lecture on the work done by Protection of plant varieties and farmer’s right authority and its branch offices. Later Dr. Arunima Debchoudhury, Senior Consultant, NFSM delivered lecture on the registration procedures for registering plant varieties. Then Dr.Smrita Gogoi, Scientist, ZRS-Shillongani delivered lecture on compulsory licensing and duration and effect of registration. Dr.Pranab Talukdar, Retd Head, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics explained about farmers right and benefit sharing.Later there was a farmers scientist  interactive session .The day long training ended vote of thanks from course director.

A day long training programme on “soil organic carbon detection using soil testing kit and its distribution” was organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon and ICAR-ATARI, Zone VI, Guwahati at the office premises of KVK Morigaon on 28.04.2026. Total 28 progressive farmers from each block of Morigaon, Nagaon and Barpeta district had participated the programme. In the programme, District Commissioner, Morigaon; Technical Consultant, ICAR-ATARI Zone VI;  Senior Scientist and Head along with Subject Matter Specialists of KVK Morigaon, KVK Nagaon and KVK Barpeta District; Scientific Staff and PhD Scholars of IIT Guwahati; District Agriculture Officer and Agriculture Development Officer of Morigaon district; and Field Officer of Disaster Management was also present in the programme. A total of 46 participants had participated the training programme. 

In the inaugural session, Dr. R.S. Deka, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK Morigaon welcomed all the participants and briefed the objective of the programme. Dr. N.C. Sahoo, Technical Consultant, ICAR-ATARI Zone VI, in his address stressed on the importance of soil organic matter in maintaining soil health. He also urged farmers to adopt balanced nutrient management strategies to ensure long-term productivity. Shri. D.K. Bora, DAO Morigaon addressed on various strategies to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and advocated for a transition toward scientifically calculated application rates. Chief Guest of the Programme, Smt. Anamika Tiwari, District Commissioner Morigaon, in her address to the participants commended the collaborative effort to bring IIT-level innovation to the farming community. She also advised for application of chemical fertilizers after getting proper scientific knowledge. After her address, Soil Testing Kits were distributed among the participating farmers.

In the technical session, scientific staff from IIT Guwahati elaborately described about the methodology for collection of soil sample and analysis of soil organic matter using the kit. They also practically demonstrated soil organic matter estimation using the kit

The meeting ended from vote of thanks from Dr. S.C. Kalita, SMS(Animal Science)

           The Honourable Governor of Assam graciously visited KVK Morigaon under ICAR–ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati. During the visit, the Hon’ble Governor also inspected the Toria seed production plot at Jhargaon, appreciating the efforts made towards quality seed production and strengthening farmers’ livelihoods.

           The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the role of KVKs in technology dissemination, seed production, and capacity building of farmers, contributing significantly to sustainable agricultural development in the region.

Such encouraging interactions inspire us to continue working with greater dedication for the benefit of farmers and agricultural growth of Assam. 

On 12th May 2026, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Assam Agricultural University, Dr. D.J. Rajkhowa, visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morigaon.


Dr. Rajkhowa was warmly welcomed by the KVK team upon arrival. A staff meeting was subsequently held at the KVK Conference Hall. During the meeting, the Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Morigaon, presented a brief overview of the Kendra’s significant achievements and the operational constraints faced by the office.

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor lauded the KVK’s contributions towards uplifting the rural economy of Morigaon district. He took a keen interest in the challenges highlighted by the staff and assured necessary support for their resolution.

Later, Dr. Rajkhowa visited key demonstration units of the KVK farm, including the Integrated Fishery-cum-Paddy Unit, Horticultural Nursery Unit, Fishery Unit, Integrated Horti-Fish-Poultry Unit, and other ongoing demonstration sites. He expressed satisfaction with the activities undertaken and offered valuable suggestions for further improvement.

During the visit, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor also held discussions with Mrs. Anamika Tiwari, District Commissioner, Morigaon. They deliberated on strategies to enhance farmers’ income in the district and emphasized strengthening institutional collaboration for the benefit of the farming community. Both dignitaries also stressed the importance of involving school and college students in agricultural and allied activities of KVK to foster interest in farming among youth.


The visit concluded on a positive and motivating note for the entire KVK team

 

KVK Morigaon Organizes Distribution Programme under Atmanirbhar Pulse Mission and NEH Programme

KVK Morigaon successfully organized a day-long programme on 20th August, 2026 at Bhurbandha Rakh Mandir, Morigaon district.

During the programme, seeds of the high-yielding greengram variety SGC-16 were distributed under the Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.In addition, planting materials of fodder crops were distributed under the NEH Programme in collaboration with ICAR-VPKAS, Almora,and Subabul saplings were provided from the Agroforestry Nursery of KVK Morigaon*. Farmers of Seuji Farmers Producer Company (FPC)actively participated in the programme.

The programme was graced by Sjt. Ramakanta Dewri, Hon'ble MLA Morigaon Assam as Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests present were Smt. Orpah Baglary, ACS, District Development Commissioner, Morigaon; Sjt. Dilip Kumar Borah, District Agriculture Officer, Morigaon; and Sjt. Janmoni Mahanta, General Secretary, Kisan Morcha, Morigaon.

At the outset, Dr. Rijusmita Sarma Deka, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Morigaon welcomed all the participants and briefed about the objectives of the programme. Addressing the gathering, the Hon'ble MLA motivated the farmers to adopt scientific farming practices and urged them to avail benefits of various government schemes.

The invited guests also delivered lectures focusing on modern agricultural techniques, sustainable crop management and government support schemes. Experts from KVK imparted detailed information on scientific cultivation practices of greengram and fodder crops.

From KVK Morigaon, Dr. Rijusmita Sarma Deka, Senior Scientist and Head; Dr. Shaptadvipa Bhattacharjee, SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics); Mr. Saurav Baruah, SMS (Soil Science); Dr. Nabadeep Saikia, SMS (Plant Protection); Mr. Dipankar Borah, Programme Assistant (Computer),and other staff members were present. The programme was facilitated by Mr. Saurav Baruah, SMS (Soil Science).

Later, in the presence of the distinguished guests, 85 kg of greengram variety SGC-16 was distributed to 29 farmers of Bhurbandha cluster under the CFLD programme, 6000 fodder slips were distributed to 43 farmers under the NEH programme, and 21 Subabul saplings were distributed to 21 farmers.
Promoting Bamboo-Based Sustainable Farming in Morigaon
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Morigaon distributed a total of 1,810 Jati bamboo (Bambusa tulda) and 170 Bhaluka bamboo (Bambusa balcooa) saplings among 17 farmers, covering an area of 4 hectares, for conducting a demonstration on “Block Bamboo Plantation” under the Bamboo Mission, sponsored by the Assam State Bamboo Mission, for the session 2026–27.
The demonstration aims to promote scientific bamboo cultivation and sustainable utilization of agricultural land, while creating opportunities for additional income generation among farmers.
📍 The villages covered under the programme are Silchang, Habibarangabari, Charaibahi, Bhuragaon, Bhurbandha, Hatiutha and Mayong of Morigaon district.
Mr. Rajen Patar, a progressive farmer from Hatiutha village of Morigaon district felicitated by Hon'ble District Commissioner of Morigaon in the central flag hoisting programme in th 80th Independence day for his contribution to the field of agricultural by popularizing natural farming based modern agriculture and for being a model farmer of natural farming among the farming community of Morigaon district on 15/08/2026
Ceremonial Distribution of Planting Materials of improved Litchi variety Shahi under Schedule caste Sub Plan and Green gram variety SG-16 under Atmanirbhar Pulse was held at KVK Morigaon on 5th August 2026. Training programme on "Scientific Cultivation of Litchi" was also organized under the SCSP Programme by AICRP on Fruit Crops, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Morigaon at the Conference Hall of KVK Morigaon. Dr Rijusmita Sarma Senior Scientist and Head KVK Morigaon welcomed the participants and guest and elaborated the objective of program. Smt. Navanita B. Mahanta, Deputy Director, NHB Guwahati elaborated various schemes under NHB to the farmers. The programme was graced by Dr. Sailen Gogoi, Professor,Dept of Horticulture, AAU Jorhat; Dr. Bhabesh Deka, Scientist & PI, AICRP on Fruit Crops, AAU Jorhat, Dr. Sukanya Gogoi, SMS (Horticulture) and Mr. Saurav Baruah, SMS (Soil Science), KVK Morigaon acted as resource persons in the program.During the technical sessions, experts deliberated on improved production practices, suitable varieties, market potential, pest and disease management and post-harvest management of litchi. Scientific cultivation of green gram was also discussed.As part of the ceremonial distribution 400 improved litchi planting materials were distributed to farmersGreen gram seeds of variety SGC-16 were distributed under the Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) Programme by KVK Morigaon. Improved vegetable seeds and extension leaflets on scientific vegetable cultivation were also provided to participantsA total of 50 farmers from Dharamtul, Ahatguri, Santipur, Bura Buri, Boramaripam and Bhurbandha actively participated and interacted with the experts.The programme aimed to promote scientific litchi cultivation and enhance
On 5th July 2026, KVK Morigaon organized a visit for 15 progressive farmers of Morigaon district to the AAU-Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi, Guwahati, Assam. During the event, farmers studied scientific orcharding techniques and modern orchard management practices. Following the field visit, the farmers attended an input distribution programme organized by Horticultural Research Station at its office premises. Sjt. Pijush Hazarika, Honorable Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Assam, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme was also attended by the Honorable Vice Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat; Director of Horticulture and Food Processing, GoA; Director of Extension Education, AAU Jorhat; Director of Research, AAU, Jorhat; Chief Scientists and Scientists of two Research Stations; Senior Scientists & Heads, Subject Matter Specialists and other official staff of five Krishi Vigyan Kendras; and progressive farmers from Morigaon, Nagaon, Kamrup, Baksa and Nalbari district. In his introductory remarks, Honorable Vice Chancellor, AAU Jorhat briefed about the role of Assam Agricultural University in generation of quality seeds and planting material. Addressing the gathering, the Honorable Agriculture Minister emphasized adopting improved seeds and planting materials to boost crop yields. At the end of the programme, the Honorable Minister led the ceremonial distribution of horticultural planting materials, high yielding varieties of blackgram and greengram, sprayer machines and mulching materials. During the ceremonial distribution programme, the Honorable Minister distributed 'Prajwal' tuberose bulbs, sprayer machines and mulching materials to two progressive women farmer of Morigaon district who regularly collaborate with KVK Morigaon for technical support. Additionally, a progressive farmer from our district, supported technically by KVK, received high yielding SGC-16 greengram seeds.

A five days vocational training on Scientific Cultivation of Mushroom and Value Addition for Income Generation was held at KVK, Conference Hall from 15th September,2026 to 19th September,2026 wherein 17 numbers of Rural youths participated. At the very outset Dr. R. S. Deka, (Senior Scientist and Head, KVK, Morigaon) welcome all the participants and briefly described about the title of the training. Then a pre evaluation test among the trainees was conducted. Later, Course Director of the programme, Dr. Nabadeep Saikia (SMS, Plant Protection) delivered lecture on the importance of Mushroom Cultivation, its nutritional and medicinal value, various mushroom spp. and scientific cultivation of oyster and milky mushroom.  On 2nd day, Mr. Saurav Baruah (SMS, Soil Sc.) imparted training on vermicompost production and Dr. Jiaul Hoque (Farm Manager) elaborated on farm management techniques.  On 3rd day,  the trainees were taken for a exposure visit to Sameeron Mushroom Farm of Katahguri village where the owner of the farm Mr. Santanu Dewri shared his practical experiences and discussed on marketing aspect of mushrooms with the trainees. Thereafter, trainees were  taken to SWAD pickle making industry at Dandua, where owner of the industry Mrs. Bhabani Deka given practical demonstration on preparation of varios pickles from mushroom, mushroom pokoda etc to the trainees. On day 4,  Dr. Nabadeep Saikia (SMS, Plant Protection) took class on mushroom spawn production techniques and scientific cultivation of button mushroom and Mr. Saurav Baruah (SMS, Soil Sc.), given a practical demonstration on vermicompost production at the vermi compost unit of KVK farm. On 5th day, Dr. Abani Kr. Patar, Food Safety Officer, Morigaon and Mr. Rajendra Barik, Asstt. Manager, DICC, Morigaon was invited as resource person and day delivered lecture on Guidelines for Food safety Measures of Value Added Products and rules for fassai registration and Various Govt, Schemes Going on Under DICC.  Later on the day, a hands on training on cultivation of oyster and milky mushroom was given by course director. A post evaluation examination was also conducted among the trainees and top scoring three trainees were awarded with plant saplings. In the valedictory session, Dr. R. S. Deka (Sr. Scientist and Head), course coordinator of the programme encouraged the trainees for cultivation of mushrooms in commercial way in her concluding remarks and certificates were distributed. 

A five days vocational training on Seed production, seed certification and marketing of agricultural crops on commercial basis as income Generation Avenue was held at KVK, Conference hall from 7th September,2026 to 11th September,2026 wherein 20 numbers of Rural youths participated in the programme. At the very outset Dr.S Bhattacharjee, (SMS PBG) welcome all the participants and briefly described about the title of the training. A pre evaluation test among the trainees was conducted. She later delivered lecture on the seed production techniques of various field crops and its importance. Later Dr.Rijusmita Sarma Deka, Senior Scientist & Head delivered lecture about the importance of seed sector industry in Assam. On 2nd day an online class of seed production techniques in Makhana crop was delivered by Dr.Ramani Thakuria, Director, ODL, AAU,Khanapara. Later Dr.Bhattacharjee took class on importance of Protection of plant variety and farmers right in context to seed production of traditional varieties. On 3rd day an online class on seed production procedures on oilseed crops was delivered Dr.Mary Sadhana Sarma,SMS(PBG),KVK Darrang.Later Dr.Jiaul Hoque, Farm Manager ,KVK, Morigaon delivered lecture on farm records and the marketing strategies to be adopted in seed production. A On 4th day Dr. Nabadeep Saikia, (SMS PP) delivered lecture on scientific seed storage techniques. A post evaluation test among the trainees was also conducted and highest scoring trainee was awarded. On 5th day an exposure visit to ASOCA, Ulubari, Guwahati was being conducted where Mr.Shyamal Jyoti Mahanta, ASCO-Morigaon, delivered lecture on seed certification procedures and the registration techniques. Later Dr.Archana Deka, Seed Analyst, ASOCA showed the laboratory method of seed testing procedures to the participants. The five days training programme ended with certificate distribution.

The five days vocational training ended with vote of thanks from course director.

A five days vocational training on "Post-harvest management and value addition of fruits, vegetables and mushroom" was organised from 25th to 29th August, 2026 at KVK Morigaon. During the very first day of the training program, the Senior Scientist and Head, Dr. Rijusmita Sarma Deka welcomed the participants and briefed the objectives of the training course. The course director of the program Dr. Sukanya Gogoi, elaborated about the importance of value addition of various fruits, vegetables and mushroom. She also discussed about the various methods of preservation techniques of the perishable food items. During the training program, Dr. Gogoi also guided the participants for preparation of diet friendly recipes from fruits and vegetables. Mrs. Ila Moni Bora, Proprietor, Trinayan Gramin Food Products, Jagibhakatgaon who acted as resource person of the training program, trained the participants on preparation of various value added products like tomato sauce, mixed vegetable pickle, tamarind sweet pickle, pineapple RTS, guava jelly, mushroom fritters, etc. The course director also discussed marketing strategies of value added products. Resource person from FSSAI Dr. Abani Kumar Patar, Food Safety Officer, FSSAI, Morigaon delivered lecture on food safety standards, FSSAI licensing and FSSAI registration. Representative from DICC Morigaon Mr. Rajendra Kumar Barik, EO, DICC Morigaon gave awareness on  Udyum registration,  procedure for starting their own business and other benefits aided under DICC. A total of 15 numbers of participants from different parts of the district were selected for the training program. The valedictory session of the training program was held at the Conference hall of KVK Morigaon in the presence of officials from FSSAI and DICC, Morigaon. The Senior Scientist and Head, Dr. Rijusmita S. Deka gave an overview of the five days training program. Post training feedback were taken from the participants on the last day of the training program.The dignitaries present urged the participants to move forward in their entrepreneurship journey with patience and perseverance following proper rules, regulations and ethics. They also requested the participants to take full opportunity of various governmental schemes. The certificates of the training program were distributed at the end of the program.

Research & Extension Projects

9 Total Projects
Ongoing Projects (8)
ICAR Rs. 608975 Lakh Ongoing
Promotion and livelihood security of scheduled caste farmers through agriculture and allied sector
Coconut Development Board Rs. 571900.00 Lakh Ongoing
Laying out demonstration project for coconut
National bamboo mission Rs. 139924 Lakh Ongoing
Block and boundary plantation in farmers field under Bamboo mission
DR (Vety) Rs. 70000 Lakh Ongoing
Layer Demonstration unit in Cage system
Coconut Development Board Rs. 571900 Lakh Ongoing
laying out demonstration plot of coconut in an Area of 32.68 ha
ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur Rs. 25000 Lakh Ongoing
Mega Project on Rapseed - Mustard Value Chain Development through promotion of scientific cultivation in Assam
To meet the growing demand of mustard oil in the state as a whole, KVK Morigaon took an initiative for increasing the area under oilseed crop in Morigaon district. KVK conducted demonstration of high yielding toria variety TS-38 in an area of 30.4 ha and mustard variety PM-28 in an area of 9.6 ha in collaboration with AICRP on Rapeseed and Mustard, AAU-ZRS, Shillongoni and ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur, Rajasthan. The technology demonstrated by KVK was highly satisfactory as increase in yield over the farmers’ grown variety was observed. Moreover, the demonstration was also carried out in few areas where previously oilseed crop was not grown leading to increase in area under the crop.
IGFRI Rs. 177235 Lakh Ongoing
Fodder & Livestock base intervention for livelihood improvement of NEH farmers
World Bank Rs. 15.08 Lakh Ongoing
Assam Agri Business' and rural Transformation Project (APART)
Completed Projects (1)
IGFRI, ICAR, Jhansi Rs. 12.11250 Lakh 2021 Completed
Livelihood improvement of livestock farmers of Assam through year-round fodder cultivation and preservation
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Subhash Chandra Kalita)