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ICAR Website Publication: Hands-On Training Programme on the Use of the Kisan Sarathi 2.0 App

SOURCE: Published on ICAR Website (link below) https://www.icar.org.in/residential-certification-course-integrated-nutrient-management-fertilizer-dealers-concludes (30.06.2026) A meeting-cum-hands-on training programme on the use of the Kisan Sarathi 2.0 App, which was developed by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi and piloted through ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata, was successfully organized today at Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra (BCKV), bringing together Farmer…

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Embracing a Greener Holi: Nadia KVK’s Revolutionary Herbal Abir Initiative

Embracing a Greener Holi: Nadia KVK’s Revolutionary Herbal Abir Initiative The festival of colors is about to get a vibrant, eco-friendly makeover! In a significant move toward sustainability and rural empowerment, Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) has officially launched its Herbal & Natural Abir Initiative. This project isn’t just about safer celebrations; it’s…

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National Launch of Bharat Vistaar – The Digital Platform Infrastructure (DPI) for AI in Agriculture

Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra successfully showcased the live webcasting of the National Launch of Bharat Vistaar – The Digital Platform Infrastructure (DPI) for AI in Agriculture on 17th February 2026. The programme was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at Jaipur. The live telecast was attended by…

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Director, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata visits at Nadia KVK

Dr. Pradip Dey, Director of ICAR-ATARI Kolkata, visited the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nadia, under Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, today. During the visit, he reviewed the on-station trial plots, with special focus on the garlic varietal evaluation, where Jamuna Purple-10 has shown encouraging initial performance. He also reviewed key institutional facilities, including the incubation centre,…

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Herbal Gulal Workshop Promotes Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurship at Ranaghat

A practical training-cum-workshop on Herbal Gulal preparation was successfully conducted at Ranaghat on 11th February, 2026, jointly organized by RAPCO FPC and Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), BCKV. The programme focused on promoting safe, eco-friendly alternatives to chemical-based colours commonly used during festivals. Participants received hands-on training in preparing herbal gulal from natural ingredients such…

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20th SAC Meeting & Mini Farmers’ Fair

The 20th SAC meeting and mini-fair, held on February 5th to commemorate Nadia KVK’s establishment day, featured a distinguished assembly of attendees. This included Dr. A. K. Patra, the esteemed Vice-Chancellor of BCKV; Dr. P. Dey, Director of ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata (participating online); Prof. P. Dutta, DEE; Prof. S. B. Goswami, Registrar of BCKV; DDA (Admin)…

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Visit of Director, ICAR–ATARI, Kolkata to KVK Nadia, BCKV

Dr. Pradip Dey, Hon’ble Director, ICAR–ATARI, Kolkata, paid a visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nadia, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) on the concluding day of the 23-day Residential Training Programme sponsored by the Syngenta Foundation, CSR wing of Syngenta India. On the occasion, Dr. Pradip Dey delivered an insightful lecture to the trainees, emphasizing the…

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Plant Genome Savior Award 2025 received by Sri Lakshman Pramanik of Karimpur, Nadia, a progressive farmer under Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra, BCKV

Plant Genome Savior Award 2025 received by Sri Lakshman Pramanik of Karimpur, Nadia, a progressive farmer under Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Gayeshpur, Nadia for conservation of Rice variety named “ Sankene ”. He was facilitated by Nadia Krishi Vigyan Kendra and represented by Dr. Subhra Jyoti Pramanik, SMS (Seed Science). Nadia…

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