About

Krishi Vigyan Kendras are the centres for agriculture extensions created by Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its affiliated institutions at the district level.  KVKs are an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) and serve as the link between the NARS and the farmers. The KVK centre provides various types of farm support to the agricultural sector and creates awareness about the improved agricultural technologies.

ICAR- KVK Kiphire (Nagaland) was established on 7th September 2017 under the administrative control of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya under ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Zone-VII, Umiam, Meghalaya for testing location specific technologies developed by research Institute/Agricultural Universities for large scale demonstration with the capacity building/skill development for farmers, farm women, rural youths, school drop outs and extension functionaries in the district.

Vision: Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture.

Mission: Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective.