Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) West Tripura, established in 2017 under the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, serves as a pioneer in agricultural extension and innovation. Located at Belbari, West Tripura, just 35 km from Agartala, KVK acts as a bridge between scientific research and farming communities, ensuring the adoption of modern, sustainable, and profitable agricultural practices. Through its multidisciplinary approach, KVK West Tripura has been instrumental in enhancing farm productivity, improving livelihoods, and driving rural development. By promoting high-yielding crop varieties, climate-resilient techniques, integrated pest management, and value-added agriculture, we strive to empower farmers with knowledge, technology, and market-driven solutions.

Our Vision

To create a self-reliant and resilient farming community by transforming agriculture into a sustainable, technology-driven, and income-generating sector.

Our Mission

To disseminate innovative agricultural practices, enhance farmers’ skills, and ensure the efficient utilization of natural resources, thereby fostering economic growth and food security in the region.

What We Do

At KVK West Tripura, we focus on:

✅ Technology Assessment & Demonstration – Conducting On-Farm Trials (OFTs) and Frontline Demonstrations (FLDs) to validate and showcase advanced agricultural techniques.

✅ Skill Development & Training – Empowering farmers, farm women, and rural youth through hands-on training in modern farming practices, agribusiness, and allied sectors.

✅ Integrated Farming Solutions – Promoting climate-smart agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable farming models to maximize productivity and farm income.

✅ Farm Advisory & Extension Services – Providing real-time solutions to farmers through field visits, mobile advisory services, digital platforms, and interactive workshops.

✅ Quality Input Production & Supply – Ensuring availability of high-quality seeds, seedlings, bio-fertilizers, planting materials, and spawn to enhance agricultural productivity.

Key Focus Areas

✅.Crop Production & Diversification – Introducing high-yielding and biofortified varieties of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and horticultural crops.

✅ Soil & Water Conservation – Promoting soil health management, nutrient use efficiency, and climate-resilient farming.

✅Pest & Disease Management – Implementing eco-friendly Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategies.

✅ Post-Harvest Management & Value Addition – Enhancing processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural produce to boost farm income.

✅ Mushroom Cultivation & Beekeeping – Creating alternative livelihood opportunities for farmers and rural entrepreneurs.

✅ Protected & Precision Farming – Encouraging polyhouse and greenhouse farming for year-round vegetable cultivation.

✅ Livestock & Fisheries Development – Promoting scientific livestock rearing and advanced fishery practices for higher productivity and profitability.

✅ Women Empowerment in Agriculture – Strengthening farm women’s participation in agribusiness, value-added enterprises, and leadership roles.

✅ Digital Agriculture & ICT-Based Services – Offering real-time farm advisories through mobile apps, farm portals, and social media platforms.

Impact

Through scientific interventions, hands-on training, and community engagement, KVK West Tripura has significantly contributed to:

✅ Increasing farm productivity and profitability

✅ Promoting climate-smart and sustainable agriculture

✅ Empowering farmers through knowledge and technology

✅ Creating market linkages and entrepreneurial opportunities