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New Administrative Building Inaugurated at Periyavaram Krishi Vigyan Kendra

A new office building was opened for a farm science centre in Periyavaram.

Dr Rajbir Singh opened the building on Monday.

He said these centres should help farmers use new farming ideas and research.

He also asked officials to provide several services through one convenient system.

Farmers could get advice, good seeds, planting materials and other support there.

He said training rural young people could help them start agriculture-related businesses.

A display at the centre showed fruits and products made using natural farming methods.

The university also said it had developed 38 varieties of horticultural crops.

Key facts

Inaugurated by: Dr Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
Institution: Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Periyavaram.
Proposed farmer services: Technical information, quality seeds, planting material and extension services through a single-window system.
Rural youth focus: Skill development aimed at creating opportunities in agri-entrepreneurship.
Horticultural display: Pummelo, acid lime, sweet orange, banana, value-added products and natural farming products.
University network: Dr Y.S.R. Horticultural University has four KVKs, five horticultural colleges and 20 research stations.
Varieties released: The university has released 38 horticultural varieties, including 13 recognised nationally.

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