Dr. Utpal Kumar Bhattacharyya Senior Scientist-cum- Head : +91-9435560366 : bhattacharyya@icar.gov.in

The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longding was sanctioned by ICAR in the year 2017 vide sanctioned order no.F.No.A. Extn.9/7/2016-AE-I dated 29/06/2017. The foundation stone of the ICAR-KVK Longding was laid by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 18/03/2018 along with 24 other KVKs in 13 states. And it started functioning from 1st Sept.,2017 under the administrative control of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. It falls under the umbrella of ICAR-Agriculture Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI)- Zone VI, Guwahati Assam. Since inception, this KVK has been working for the improvement of farming community in the district. It serves as a knowledge and resource centre in the district. Its core goals involve fostering agricultural innovations, disseminating agricultural technologies and enhancing overall agricultural landscape.

Subject Matter Specialist

	A. Kirankumar Singh Chief Technical Officer( Agronomy) : +91-8721839411 : kiran.kumar@icar.gov.in		Dr. Tiilling Tayo Asst. Chief Technical Officer (Animal Science) : +91-9402948111 : tayo.tilling@icar.gov.in		Vikas Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) : +91-7696888639 : vikasbidhan@gmail.com
	Dr. B. Srishailam Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension) : +91-8374414035 : sribathini15@gmail.com		Dr. Amit Kumar Subject Matter Specialist (Agri. Engg.) : +91-8700606655 : amit221406@gmail.com

KVK Activities

• On-Farm Testing (OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under micro-farming situation.
• Out scaling of farm innovations through Front Line Demonstration (FLD) to showcase the worth of technologies on farmers’ fields.
• Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills in agricultural technologies & enterprises.
• Work as Knowledge and Resource Centre for improving overall agricultural economy in the operational area.
• Conduct frontline extension programmes and provide farm advisories using ICT and other media.
• Data documentation, characterization, and strategic planning of farming practices.
• Production and supply of quality seed and planting material
• Vocational training to setup entrepreneur for youth and school drop out
• Production and supply of quality seed and planting material

Thrust Areas

• Varietal/Breed Evaluation
• Crop diversification and Integrated Farming System (IFS)
• Natural Resource Management
• Integrated Farming System
• Indigenous Technology Knowledge (ITKs)
• Drudgery reduction &mechanization
• Climate-resilient agriculture
• Nutri-sensitive agriculture
• Secondary agriculture
• High-value Horticulture
• Livestock Management
• Organic Farming and Natural Farming
• Empowering Social Capital
• Convergence and collaborations

Acheivements

• Demonstrated Paddy varieties–RCM-9, CAU-R1, Black rice, Ranjit and Ranjit Sub-1. Area covered 14.2 ha with 53 beneficiaries. Yield obtained 54q/ha , Net income 27200 and B:C ratio 2.01.
• Under FLD-Oilseed, Toria var. TS-36 and TS-67, area covered 120.0 ha with 200 beneficiaries. Yield obtained 10.4q/ha. Average net income 42460 and B:C ratio 2.97 .
• Developed 16 nos. of paddy based IFS Model (Fishery+Duckery + Horticultural crops) under NICRA. Net return recorded was 39400 per IFS/Year.
• Establishment 69 nos. of low cost vermicompost unit in different villages. Size of bed was 12x8x2 ft. and yield recorded 6.24q/unit /year and net return was 4140/unit/year.

Services Offered

• Extension and Advisory Services
• Supply of critical inputs viz., Seed, Seedlings, Planting material, Animal Breeds etc.
• Training to farmers, farm women, rural youths & extension personnel
• Soil and water testing
• Demonstrations of improved technologies on farmers’ field
• Organization of Animal Health camps and Animal Vaccination camp
• Farm Publications

Research publication

| Animal Health camp at Senua Village	| Distribution of critical inputs under PKVY	| Low cost Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
| FLD on Toria var. TS-67 at Longkhojan Village	| FLD on Toria var. TS-67 at Longkhojan Village	| FLD on Toria (TS-67) during 2022 at Lahol
| Awareness Programme	| Distribution of Potato and vegetable seeds	| Demonstration on Cabbage at Mopakhat under NEH Component
| Vermicompost unit through vermibed at Hasse Rusa	| Vermicompost unit through vermibed at Hasse Rusa	| OFT on Rice var. Ranjit Sub-1 at Hasse Russa during 2023
| OFT on Maize at Longnakshi	| OFT on Maize at Longnakshi	| Dragon Fruit Plantation at Niaunu Village
| Swarna Sub-1 field at Hasse Russa	| Field day under OFT on Rice (Swarna Sub-1) during 2022	| Field day under OFT on Rice (Swarna Sub-1) during 2022
| OFT on Maize at Mopakhat during 2022	| OFT on Maize at Mopakhat during 2022	| FLD on Toria (TS-67)at Mopakhat during 2023