Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh

What Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh does

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh (KVK Damoh) is a government-funded agricultural extension center established in March 2005 in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Operating under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi with a formal mandate of "Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development," the center functions to reduce the time lag between agricultural research and field-level adoption among farmers in the Damoh region of Central India. Its vision centers on science and technology-led growth for enhanced agricultural productivity, profitability, and sustainability, while its mission emphasizes farmer-centric growth through appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem contexts.

The center delivers its mandate through a portfolio of extension programs including on-farm demonstrations, farmer field schools, kisan melas (farmers fairs), exposure visits, off-campus sangosthis (village gatherings), and digital outreach via Kisan Mobile Sandesh and e-linkage. Technical demonstrations span Crop Cafeteria plots, Technology Park showcases, Meadow Orchard systems, SRI (System of Rice Intensification) in paddy, Ridge and Furrow planting in soybean, scion bank development, old orchard rejuvenation, and drone demonstrations for precision agriculture. Vocational training extends beyond agriculture to include tailoring, candle making, bakery products, and fruit and vegetable preservation to support rural income diversification.

KVK Damoh operates as a non-commercial public entity with no revenue generation from its training and demonstration services, which are provided free of charge to farmers. Its financial model is entirely dependent on ICAR grant funding channeled through the ICAR-ATARI Zone 3 regional structure, with operational support from research backstopping partner Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV), district administration coordination, and integration with national rural schemes including PM-KISAN and NRLM. The customer base consists primarily of small and marginal farmers in Damoh district, with secondary engagement of rural women, progressive farmers, and weaker sections of society seeking livelihood security through skill development.

Name

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh

Legal name

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh

Website

https://kvkdamoh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh is a government-funded ICAR agricultural extension center in Madhya Pradesh, India, established in 2005 to transfer agricultural technologies and provide vocational training to small and marginal farmers in Damoh district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Extension Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency Agronomy (AFACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Systems & Water Management (Ag) (EDAOAOAG), Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural extension
• Farmer training
• Vocational training
• Soil testing
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Damoh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Operations: Funded by ICAR New Delhi as a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agricultural Science Center). Operations are supported through government agricultural extension funding with no commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh is a government-funded agricultural science center that transfers refined agricultural technologies to farmers and provides vocational training in agriculture and allied sectors. Its core offerings include on-farm demonstrations (Crop Cafeteria, Technology Park, Meadow Orchard, SRI in Paddy, Ridge and Furrow Soybean, Drone Demonstrations), vocational training programs (tailoring, candle making, bakery products, fruit and vegetable preservation), soil health management, and farmer advisory services supported by digital channels such as Kisan Mobile Sandesh and E-linkage.

Product overview

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Damoh operates as an agricultural technology transfer center established in March 2005, funded by ICAR New Delhi. Rather than a traditional product company, KVK Damoh offers a portfolio of extension services including vocational training programs (tailoring, candle making, bakery products, fruit and vegetable preservation), innovative agricultural programs (e-linkage, Kisan Mobile Sandesh, crop cafeteria, technology park, meadow orchard, SRI rice cultivation, ridge and furrow soybean planting, scion bank development, old orchard rejuvenation), drone demonstrations, and knowledge resources (publications, success stories). The center's mandate focuses on reducing the time lag between agricultural research and field application for sustainable productivity enhancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricultural Technology Transfer Services Technology transfer services that move refined agricultural technologies from research institutions to farmers' fields, reducing the time lag in adoption for cost-effective enhancement of agricultural production and vocational training in agriculture and allied sectors.
• Vocational Training Programs Training programs in self-reliant, income-generating activities including tailoring, candle making, bakery products, and fruits and vegetable preservation for rural women and weaker sections of society.
• Crop Cafeteria Demonstration and evaluation plots showcasing various crop varieties and their management practices for farmers to evaluate and compare agricultural technologies.
• Technology Park Demonstration park showcasing modern agricultural technologies and practices to visiting farmers and trainees.
• Meadow Orchard Orchard management demonstration system for improved fruit production and training farmers in modern orchard techniques.
• SRI (System of Rice Intensification) in Paddy Sustainable rice cultivation technique promoted and demonstrated for improved productivity and resource efficiency in paddy farming.
• Ridge and Furrow Planting System in Soybean Modified planting technique for soybean cultivation designed to enhance water management and yield.
• Drone Demonstration Drone technology demonstrations for precision agriculture applications to introduce farmers to modern agricultural tools.
• Scion Bank Development Repository development of quality planting material for orchard rejuvenation and farmer access to improved varieties.
• Soil Health Management Soil testing and management advisory services for balanced fertilizer use and sustainable farming practices.
• Vermicomposting and Biofertilizer Training Training programs on organic farming methods including vermicomposting and biofertilizer production for sustainable agriculture.
• Publications (Year Planner, Newsletter, Success Stories, Literature) Informational and educational materials including annual planners, newsletters, farmer success stories, and technical literature for agricultural knowledge dissemination.
• Kisan Mobile Sandesh Mobile-based advisory messaging service providing agricultural updates and tips directly to farmers.
• E-linkage Program Electronic linkage program connecting farmers with agricultural information, advisories, and market data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women's self-help group achieved Rs. 1.14 crore annual turnover with Rs. 2.4 lakh member savings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• ICAR-National Research Institute for Integrated Pest Management, New DelhimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2026Collaboration for Farmer Field School initiative in Sepahijala district. Joint capacity-building effort to promote sustainable and economically viable agricultural production through integrated pest management training.
• ICAR-ATARI Zone 3, KanpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026KVKs under ICAR ATARI Zone 3 collaborate on regional agricultural programs. The zone coordinates KVK activities including the two-day awareness programme on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G scheme that reached over 14,300 participants.
• JNKVV (Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJNKVV scientists and officials visit KVK Damoh for diagnostic visits and technology assessment. The university provides research backstopping and technical expertise for agricultural technology transfer programs.
• MPKRISHIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationState government agricultural portal for digital connectivity and information sharing with farmers in Madhya Pradesh.
• Damoh District AdministrationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-level coordination for agricultural extension activities, scheme implementation, and farmer outreach programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CGIAR: Global agricultural research partnership coordinating 15 international centers that develop and transfer agricultural technologies to developing countries. Comparable as the international agricultural research ecosystem that funds and aligns extension work relevant to KVK Damoh's crop focus areas.
• ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research): Parent organization and apex body coordinating agricultural research and extension across India through 100+ institutes and the KVK network. Comparable as the umbrella mandate-holder that funds and supervises KVK Damoh's extension activities nationwide.
• ICRISAT: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics conducts agricultural research and extension activities globally. Comparable as a research-to-farmer technology transfer institution with similar agronomy focus on crops relevant to India's semi-arid regions.
• CIMMYT: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center is a global agricultural research organization with extension mandates. Comparable as an international body that develops and transfers improved crop technologies to farmers in developing countries, with similar agronomic research-to-farmer pathways.

Others

• Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA): International agricultural research institute focused on wheat and maize improvement in South Asia with extension activities for smallholder farmers. Comparable as an agricultural research-to-farmer technology transfer organization serving similar geographies in central India.

Emerging players

• Digital Green: A technology-enabled agricultural extension organization that uses video-based approaches to transfer farming knowledge to smallholder farmers globally. Comparable to KVK Damoh in its core mission of technology transfer to farmers, though Digital Green uses digital channels whereas KVK Damoh relies primarily on in-person extension.

Regional players

• Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV): State agricultural university serving Madhya Pradesh that provides research backstopping and diagnostic visits to KVKs including KVK Damoh. Comparable as a regional agricultural research and extension entity that collaborates with KVKs on technology transfer programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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