THE two-day Annual Action Plan-2026 workshop for all Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) operating under Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNAU) in Jabalpur commenced on Wednesday. The event, held at Directorate of Extension Services, convened agricultural scientists to strate gise for future farming challenges and implementation of advanced technology crucial for the vision of a developed India. Present as chief guest, Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra, Vice chancellor, JNAU, emphasised the critical need for agricultural scientists to be prepared for future challenges and ensure the timely and directional imple mentation of new agricultural technologies.

 

He stressed the importance of effectively dis seminating KVK activities to the farming community. Special guest Dr S R K Singh, Director, ICAR ATARI Zone, urged to improve the presenta tion of new technology, advo cating for formats that allow farmers to access information in a simple and accessible manner. Dr T R Sharma, Director, Extension Services, highlighted the utility of workshop, noting its relevance to new agricultur al schemes launched by the Prime Minister.

 

Dr G K Kotu, Director, Research Services, elaborated that the action plan specifically incorporates elements such as utilisation of crop varieties developed over the past five years, promotion of timely sowing, Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technology and a focus on soil health management. Senior scientists and heads from 26 KVKs are scheduled to present their detailed 2026 action plans through PowerPoint presentations over the two days.

 

These plans include farmer centric initiatives such as On Farm Trials (OFT), Frontline Demonstrations (FLD), tar geted training programmes, crop cafeterias, and demon stration units established on both KVK and district farmers’ fields. Dr Dhirendra Khare (Dean, Faculty of Agriculture) and Dr Abhishek Shukla (Director, Teaching). The workshop pro ceedings were managed by sci entist Dr Pramod Gupta, who also proposed a vote of thanks.