15/01/2026
Visit Report: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kheda (Dethali)
Date: January 15, 2026
Welcome and Introduction
On January 15, 2026, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dethali, Matar, Kheda, hosted a high-level monitoring visit. Dr. P.K. Sharma (Senior Scientist & Head, KVK Kheda) extended a warm welcome in the Gandhian tradition to the visiting dignitaries:
• Dr. S.K. Roy: Director, ATARI, Pune.
• Dr. Shakir Ali: Principal Scientist, ATARI, Pune.
• Dr. Shailesh Patel: Associate Director, Extension Education, AAU, Anand.
Discussion and Technical Review
Following the reception, a formal meeting was held to review KVK’s ongoing activities. Dr. P.K. Sharma and the KVK staff engaged in an interactive discussion with the visiting team regarding current projects and extension work.
Field Visits and Recommendations
The delegation conducted an on-site inspection of several key facilities and demonstration units:
• Seed Hub Plant: The team reviewed the Seed Hub operations. They recommended the preparation and publication of a 10-year impact assessment document for the Seed Hub scheme, a 20-year assessment of overall KVK activities, and an impact assessment for the ARYA project.
• Crushed Tomato Incubation Unit: The officials visited the processing unit and expressed great satisfaction with its contribution toward the farming community.
• Natural Farming Plot: While visiting the natural farming wheat plot, the team suggested specific Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) for managing stem borer in paddy crops.
• Laboratory and Infrastructure: The team inspected the KVK training hall and the Soil and Water Testing Laboratory. During a technical discussion on NPK levels across the district and talukas, the team advised Dr. Alpesh Patel to initiate soil NPK mapping for the entire district.
• Animal Husbandry: The visit concluded at the KVK Gir Cow Gaushala, where the team held discussions regarding animal nutrition, milk production, and the implementation of sex-sorted semen technology.
