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Society of Krishi Vigyan (SKV), Amritsar, Punjab
The Society of Krishi Vigyan was formed and registered in December, 2013 at the KVK, Kapurthala, Punjab with an objective to disseminate the knowledge of agriculture and allied fields through meetings, discussions, seminars, conferences and publications. Likewise, to provide suitable forum to diffuse scientific knowledge among scientists and to facilitate personal contacts among scientists working in different parts of the country. The Society has its own website (www.iskv.in) for showcasing it’s activities in order to broadcast its activities, recent events and uploading of all published volumes of Journal of Krishi Vigyan (NAAS rating 4.95 w.e.f. 01.01.2024). Initially, 32 scientists came together at SKUAST, Srinagar and founded the Society of Krishi Vigyan.
Later on, provision for life membership was started and at present there are 686 life members across the country. The First National conference was organized by the Society at CIFA, Bhubaneswar in January, 2018, Second conference was held in virtual mode for 3 days in September, 2020 and the Third National conference was organized in collaboration with Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Gwalior in Ujjain during 17-20 October, 2022. Fourth national conference was organized at JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh on 1st to 3rd March,2024. It is worth to mention that during last 12 years; the Society has brought out 12 volumes of the Journal of Krishi Vigyan besides four special issues of the Journal for the benefit of scientists.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- To create public awareness about the role and importance of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in technology transfer online casino.
- To work in close association with learned societies and organizations having similar objectives.
- To disseminate the knowledge of agriculture and allied fields through meetings, discussions, seminars, conferences and publications.
- To provide suitable forum to diffuse scientific knowledge among scientists and to facilitate personal contacts among scientists working in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in different parts of the country.
- To publish journals, bulletins, reports, books and newsletter for the advancement of the aims of the society