Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalahandi, is a First Line Transfer of Technology Project sanctioned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to operate under Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar in pursuance to the Council’s Office Order No. 5(9) 92-KVK, (AE-II) dt. 27.08.1993. This Kendra started functioning from 13.02.1994 in the Western Undulating Zone of Orissa with its headquarters at Bhawanipatna, with a prime aim to enhance the agricultural production of Kalahandii district with help of the mandatory activities like: On Farm Trials, Front Line Demonstrations, Vocational Trainings for farmers, In-service Trainings, different Extension Activities, Seed & Seedling productions and making KVK information hub.
