SARDAR SMRUTI KENDRA
JUNAGADH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
JUNAGADH – 362 001
(SSK)
Year of Establishment : 1975
Profile / History :
Country is indebted to our beloved leader late Vallabhabhai Patel who has shaped our public life and has contributed much more specifically for uplifting the farming community. To commemorate his memory during his birth centenary in 1975, it was thought fit to establish Sardar Smruti Kendra at Junagadh, Junagadh Agricultural University which will serve as a radiating centre to disseminate his spirit, Government of Gujarat formed centenary celebration committee with peoples contribution from Saurashtra and have established an institute named as Sardar Smruti Kendra by constructing building with a photographic gallery and a museum presenting latest technology and recommendation for farmers. The museum has also a section depicting memorable portraits of “ARZI HAKOOMAT” formed for liberation of Junagadh through people struggle in 1947.
Motto :
To empower the rural communities, particularly the under privileged farmers and farm women to have control over their own livelihood and manage their occupation to create better economic condition.
Objectives of the Centre :
- To maintain the photographic gallery of Sardar Patel’s biographic portrait and “ARZI HAKOOMAT” of Junagadh.
- To maintain an agricultural exhibition based on latest recommendation.
- To advice farmers in latest technology.
- To publish farm literature in popular language for farming community.
- To train farmers and farm women in agriculture, animal husbandry, home science and allied areas.
- Improvement of Agro-Economic status of rural people.
With these objectives in view, Sardar Smruti Kendra carries out its mission through the information wing, Training Wing and Exhibition Wing.
Activities :
- To organize for various training programmed for various categories of farmers who are connected with agriculture.
- To collect the up-to-date information on agriculture and allied fields.
- To prepare agricultural research based information in form of leaflets folders and booklets.
- To suggest the solutions to the problem of the farmers in concurrence with related scientists either in person or through correspondence.
- To participate in agricultural fair organized by university time to time for exposure of new agricultural technologies.
- To arrange method demonstration video show.
- To exhibit Sardar Patel's life as role model and display advance agricultural technologies in form of charts, Photographs, models and specimens etc.
Facilities :
To provide lodging and boarding facilities to the trainees, a well equipped "Krushikar Athibhavan" (Hostel) been established. Fifty trainees can be accommodated comfortably in this hostel
Information of HOD :
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Total experience
in years
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Specialized subject
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Phone / Email
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Prof. V.G. Barad
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Asstt. Ext. Edu
(Information)
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M.Sc.(Agri)
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36
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Extension Education
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(M): 94286 22969
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Faculty profile :
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Name
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Designation
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Qualification
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Total experience
in years
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Specialized subject
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Phone / Email
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Shri M.V. Pokar
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Senior Research Assistant/Agriculture Officer
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M.Sc. (Agri.)
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6.5
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Extension Education
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(M) : 94294 20468
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Pooja B. Ashawar
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Junior Instructor
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M.Sc.
(Home Science) |
2
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Food & Nutrition
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(M): 94096 05479
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Shri M.Z. Meniya
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Agri. Supervisor
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Diploma in Agri.
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22
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-
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(M): 82389 25510
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Shri H. M. Kunjadiya
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Agri. Asstt.
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Diploma in Agri.
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10
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-
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(M): 97265 92770
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Shri R.S. Bunsa
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Senior Clerk
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M.A.
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14
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-
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(M): 94279 63381
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Shri K.B. Patadiya
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Hostel Attendance
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8
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16
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-
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(M): 99139 52718
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Shri A.D. Kureshi
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Jeep Driver (Pul at JAU Mahuva)
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7
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36
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-
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(M): 98248 19473
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Number of Publication including Research Papers, Books/ Chapter in Book, Bulletins, Research Papers above and below Naas Rating 6, Popular Articles etc.
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Sr. No. |
Name of publication |
Type |
Copy |
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1 |
Pragatishil Kheti |
Book |
3000 |
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2 |
Khedut Upyogee Sansodhan Bhalamano year -2018 |
Booklet |
500 |
| 3 | Pak Sanrakshan Vyavastha | Book | 3000 |
Literatures List :
List of Books :
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Sr. No.
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Name of Book
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Sr. No.
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Name of Book
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1.
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Pragatisheel Kheti
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7.
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Apana Aushadho
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2.
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Pak Sarakshan Vyavastha
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8.
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Pashupalan Panchamrut
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3.
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Fal ane Ful
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9.
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Ahar ne Olakho ane Arogya Jalavo
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4.
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Shakbhaji Pakoni Kheti
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10.
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Bekari Vanginee Banavat
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5.
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Jaminanu Amrut
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11.
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Telibiya Pako nee Kheti
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6.
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Fal ane Shakbhajee nu parirakshan
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12.
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GujaratRajyana Agtyana Pako ni Sendriya Kheti
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List of Folder :
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Sr. No.
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Name of Folder
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Sr. No.
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Name of Folder
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1.
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Gamguvarni Kheti
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10.
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Mafafalina Danani Vanagio
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2.
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Ghauni Vaigyanik Kheti
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11.
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Suvani Vaigyanik Kheti
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3.
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Masala Pakoni Kheti
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12.
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Ajamani Vaigyanik Kheti
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4.
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Adarsh Pashupalan
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13.
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Dhana ane Variyali Vaigyanik Kheti
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5.
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Dungali ane Lasanni Vaigyanik Kheti
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14.
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Manav Aharma Katholnu Mahatv
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6.
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Sendriy kheti ane Jaivik Khatarono Upayog
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15.
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Khetikharch Ghatado ane Avak Vadharo
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7.
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Krushi Pak Utpadan Samgrio Kharidavama Rakhavani Kalajio
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16.
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Rasodanu Davakhanu
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8.
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Alasiyanu Khatar
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17.
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Anajni Jalavani
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9.
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Jamin ane Piyat Panini Chakasani
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Agricultural Literatures Distribution / Selling:
Total 13789 numbers of Agricultural Literatures Distribution /Selling from SSK to farmers and farm women for better farming and animal husbandry.
Extension Activities
Training Programmes Conducted during 1st April 2019 up to 31th July 2019
On Campus Training and Off Campus Training :
During under report farmers and farm women were trained in modern agricultural, Animal Husbandry and other related subjects. Details are as under:
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No.
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Types of trainees
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Duration of training
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No. classes
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No. participations
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(A) On Training
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||||
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1
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Farmers
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1-3 days
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12
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492
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2
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Farm women
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1-3 days
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6
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231
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3
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Extension Workers
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1-3 days
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2
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41
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Total
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20
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764 | ||
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(B) Off Campus Training
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1
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Farm women
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1-3 days
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01
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47
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Total
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01
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47
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Total (A+B)
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21
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811
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Other Activities :
(a) Agricultural Fair / Agricultural Exhibition :
Agricultural fair / krishi mela was organized by different institutes and organization at following place. The farmers and farm women took benefit of the fair and were pleased to see the latest agricultural technology and implements exhibited by the Junagadh Agricultural University
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Sr. No.
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Places
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By which institute / organization arranged
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Total Participate
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Date
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1
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Shastri Medan, Rajkot
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V.G. Agri Tok, Rajkot
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50000
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1st to 4th
May - 2019
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| 2 | JAU, Junagadh | Krushi Mela-2019, Seminar and Exhibition | 727 | 17th June-2019 |
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Total
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50727
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Agricultural Literature Exhibition
During the Krushi Mela-2019 Agricultural Literature Exhibitions of different extension activities was organized for the benefit of farmers, farm women and extension workers. Total 650 participants including farmers, farm women and extension workers have participated in the event and got benefitted by our exhibition.
(b) Guidance Regarding Agricultural Problems
Eight hundred ten (810) farmers were guided by telephone media and Two thousand eight hundred sixty five (2865) farmers and farm women through personal contact during the reporting period. Thus, total Three thousand six hundred seventy five (3675)farmers, farm women and students were obtained solution of agricultural and allied problems.
(c) Visitors :
During the period of 1-4-2019 to 31-07-2019 more than 3675 visitors including farmers, farm women, students, extension personals and other visitors were guided properly with the different activities of our center. The visit in the department as well as on the farm were also arranged for getting information and guidance on new farm technology. Following is the list of some of the progressive farmers group/VIPs etc.
1. Atma Project – Katchh – Bhooj, Junagadh, Panchamahal,Mahesana, Anand.
2. Deputy Director of Agriculture (Training)/Farmers Training Center Rajkot, Junagadh.
3. Shriji Education trust - Dasha.
4. Patel Kelavali Mandal,PTC College, Junagadh.
5. Shri Sardar Patel Kanya Chhatralaya, Junagadh.
6. Aagakhan Sanstha, Porbandar.
7. Pidilite Industry, Mahuva (Bhavnagar).
8. Shri Sardar Patel Primary School,Junagadh.
9. Department of Extension Education,JAU,Junagadh.
10. Soratha International School, Junagadh.
11. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jalgaun (Maharashtra).
Photo Gallery :
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Contact :
Prof. V.G. Barad
Assistant Extension Educationist (Information)
Sardar Smruti Kendra, J.A.U., Junagadh
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Telephone Number with STD Code
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Office
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0285- 2672080 to 2672090
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Mobile
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94286 22969
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Residence
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Fax
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PABX
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0285- 2672080 to 2672090
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PBX No. 332
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E-Mail
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