KVKs in Jharkhand should work for areas facing soil erosion: Govt

RAMGARH: Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today called upon Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) in the state to work for rehabilitation of areas facing the threat of soil erosion due to coalmines.

Singh, who laid the foundation stone of 24th KVK in the district, said all KVKs in the state should also develop a model to help improve livelihood of local public, an official statement said.

The purpose of KVKs is to create awareness among farmers about agriculture practices and organise training programmes at local level, he added.

With the opening of a new KVK in Ramgarh district, the Minister said that the state will have KVKs in all its 24 districts.

Stating that rice is largely cultivated in Jharkhand and other eastern states, the Minister said KVKs should promote other crops especially vegetables and horticultural crops.