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The 12th Fruit Fly Awareness Day was successfully conducted by the Association for Advancement in Plant Protection (A.A.P.P.) and organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kalyan, Purulia at KVK Kalyan, Jahajpur campus on 8th August 2025
Stall of KVK Kalyn at Sarada Mela 2025
Agricultural Exhibition at Sarada Mela 2025
Farmers Meet at Sarada Mela 2025
Visit of Dr Jawharlal Bhowmik, Assistant Director(Seed Certification), Purulia for inspection of Seed Production programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalyan, Purulia on 21.11.2024
Scientific Advisory Committee(SAC) Meeting of KVK Kalyan, Purulia held on 12.11.2024
Farmers’ Meet on Encouraging Innovation to adopt Climate Resilient Agriculture on 21.01.2024 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia campus in the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Secretary DARE and Director General (ICAR) Dr. Himanshu Pathak
DG, ICAR inaugurates Workshop for development of the Chotanagpur plateau region at our KVK
Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR inaugurates Natural Farming Demonstration Unit at our KVK
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Observance of 20th Parthenium Awareness Week at KVK Kalyan, Purulia, WB – Spreading awareness, protecting biodiversity and building a Parthenium-free future together
Training Programme on "Nursery Management of Important Vegetable Crops during Rainy Season" organized FIAC ATMA & Asst. Director of Agriculture- Purulia II Block. Dr. Chinanshuk Ghosh delivered lecture as a Guest Trainer on 21.08.2025
Celebration of 79th Independence Day at KVK KALYAN and KALYAN campus, Purulia
A field visit was conducted to Haramjanga village, an adopted village under the NICRA Programme in Purulia-II block, Purulia district, to monitor and provide technical guidance on rice crop management on 11.08.2025
The 12th Fruit Fly Awareness Day was successfully conducted by the Association for Advancement in Plant Protection (A.A.P.P.) and organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kalyan, Purulia at KVK Kalyan, Jahajpur campus on 8th August 2025.
An "Animal Health Camp" have been organized at 'Jiling Sereng' village of Jhalda- I Block, today (06/08/2025) in active collaboration with Animal Resource Development Department of Purulia District.
A Farmers’ Training Programme was conducted on 05.08.2025 at the Meeting Hall of the ADA, Balarampur Block, under the SDS-funded project focusing on Customized Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) for enhancing profitability and resilience of rice-based systems in West Bengal.
The release of the 20th installment under the PM-KISAN scheme was webcast live on 2 August, 2024 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia. A total of 104 farmers (68 male and 36 female) actively participated in the event, alongside the KVK staff.
An Animal Health Camp was organised on August 1, 2025, at Ulidih village, Block Purulia-I by KVK Kalyan in collaboration with Animal Resourse Development Department, Govt. of WB involving the Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU) under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.
On 31 July 2025, a group of 32 students along with 13 teachers from the Bridge Course of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith Agriculture College (Proposed), Purulia visited KVK Kalyan, Purulia as part of an educational Exposure Visit.
A training programme on “Krishi Mapper” was organised on 30 July, 2025 under CFLD – Kharif Oilseeds. The training aimed to familiarize farmers with the use of digital tools like Krishi Mapper for effective field monitoring and crop tracking.
1st Exposure Visit of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 25.07.2025 at Soil Testing Laboratory, Vivekananda Nagar, Block- Purulia-II, Purulia, Govt. of W.B.
Application of Bio-fertilizers in Local Landraces of Paddy Fields on 26 July 2025. Promoting sustainable agriculture through the use of bio-fertilizers, which enhance soil fertility, improve plant growth, reduce chemical input in traditional paddy varieties.
Hands-on demonstration on Kharif onion was conducted at Akarbad and Goalagara villages yesterday, two brinjal seed varieties were distributed to promote crop diversification. To support paddy mechanization, Cono Weeder was distributed for efficient weeding in linesown paddy field
On July 23, 2025 a field visit was successfully executed in Village-Khatunga, Jhalda II to implement crucial agricultural initiatives like Kharif Onion Demonstration & Input Distribution and Cono Weeder Distribution.
Certificate Distribution Ceremony for the 8th Batch (2023–24) of the Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) on 23 July 2025
Hands on Training and input distribution for Kharif Onion Cultivation (at Village -Jhiling Sareng & Bottanr) Hands on Training on Use of Small Agriculture Implements (at Village -Bottanr) on 21.07.2025
An Exposure Visit was organized under the ATMA Programme, Department of Agriculture, Govt. of WB on 19.07.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia. A total of 30 farmers from Neturia Block, Purulia participated in the programme.
3-day residential training program on 'Exploring Agri-entrepreneurship Potential in Cultivation of Paddy Straw Mushroom in Purulia' during 16-18 July 2025
Invited guest lecture by Dr. Chinanshuk Ghosh, SMS (Horticulture) on Technological interventions & training imparted by KVK Kalyan on Horticultural Crops Cultivation in Purulia during a Farmer's Training Programme organized by District Horticulture Office, Purulia on 15.07.2025.
One-day training programme at Goalagara village of Puncha block on 9th July 2025. The training focused on two vital topics: i) Profitable Paddy Cultivation through SRI (System of Rice Intensification) and ii) Improved Farm Mechanisms in Rice Production.
Empowering Farmers: Capacity-Building and Input Distribution Program on Kharif Fodder organized at KVK Kalyan, Purulia on 5th July 2025
Application of Bio-fertilizers for Paddy Seed Treatment to Promote Sustainable Farming
Educational Visit by 6th Semester UG Students of Department of Agriculture, Brainware University, Barasat, WB to Gain Practical Insights – 4th July 2025
Capacity-building program featuring a method demonstration on biofertilizer application in rice held at Gudlubari village on 4th July 2025
14th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 14.05.2025
Monitoring of lac cultivation units under ARYA Program at Lachmanpur, Deoli, Chitra village of Purulia district on 13.05.2025
13th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 08.05.2025
12th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 06.05.2025
Special Health Check-up and Vaccination Camp Organized in Haramjanga Village under Purulia-II Block on 07.05.2025 under NICRA-TDC.
11th theory class and 1st Quiz of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 02.05.2025
10th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 25.04.2025
Interaction meeting with Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture, Govt of India Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji, KVKs and ATARIs in virtual mode on 28th April 2025 at 11.00 AM. He discussed important aspects of agriculture for 'Vikshit Bharat'.
9th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 18.04.2025
8th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 11.04.2025
7th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 04.04.2025
Inauguration of field Dug Well under NICRA TDC Project at village -Haramjanga on 25.03.2025
Farmers' Meet and Input Distribution Program funded by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi at village -Haramjanga on 25.03.2025
5th theroy class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047 on 21.03.2025
3-day Training program on 'Empowering Rural Youth through Training and Demonstration of Small Agricultural Tools/ Implements' sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi under SCSP program during 20-22.03.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
Input distribution on 'Scientific Goat Farming' sponsored by ICAR-ARYA project on 22.03.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
Input distribution on Scientific Pig Farming sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi under SCSP program on 22.03.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
Input distribution on Scientific Poultry Farming sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi under SCSP program on 22.03.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
2-day training program on 'Natural Farming' sponsored by ICAR during 19-20.03.2025 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kalyan Purulia
3-days Farmers' Training Programme on 'Composite Fish Culture(IMC)' under SCSP, sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi during 18-20.03.2025 at Haramjanga village of Purulia District, organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kalyan, Purulia
One Day Farmers' Training Programme on "Nutritional Garden: A step towards nutritional food security" & "Scope & Importance of Mixed Orchard" under NICRA-TDC Project at Haramjanga village of Purulia District on 17.03.2025
3-day Training program on 'Scientific Pig Farming' under SCSP, sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi during 17-19.03.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
3-day Training program on 'Scientific Lac Cultivation' sponsored by ICAR-ARYA Project during 17-19.03.2025 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
3-day Training Program on 'Seed Production' under Project -'Seed Village- an integrated seed system for improved seed production and supply' under SCSP, funded by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi during 11-13.03.2025
One Day Farmers' Training Programme on "Soil Health Management" under NICRA-TDC Project at Haramjanga village of Purulia District on 13.03.2025
One Day Farmers' Awareness Programme on "Soil Health Camp " at Haramjanga village of Purulia District on 13.03.2025
3-day training program on 'Mushroom Spawn Production Techniques' during 10-12th March, 2025 sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi under SCSP program at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
3-day Hands on training program on Food Preservation Techniques- Preparation of Tometo Ketchup and Sauce during 10-12th March, 2025 at KVK KALYAN, Purulia
Residential training program for Farm Women on 'Scientific Poultry Farming' during 10-12th March, 2025 sponsored by ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi under SCSP program at KVK KALYAN, Purulia
Final examination DAESI 8th batch, session 2023-24, TP No.-2719 on 11.03.2025 at Kalyan, Purulia
4th theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25, TP No. 3047. on 07.03.2025
One Day Farmers' Training on "Insect and Disease Management of Summer Vegetables" under NICRA-TDC Project at Haramjanga village of Purulia District on 08.03.2025
Celebration of the 190th Holy Birth Tithi of Sri Ramakrishna Deva at KVK Kalyan, Purulia in association with KALYAN, Purulia with advice from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia on March 7, 2025
Training on "Operational and Managerial Basics of Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) for Conservation Tillage" under NICRA-TDC Project at Haramjanga Village of Purulia District on 07.03.2025
Cluster Frontline Demonstration on Kharif Pulses - Red Gram at village-Jambad
4th quiz of DAESI 8th batch, 2023-24, TP No 2719 on 04.03.2025
Celebration of the 190th Holy Birth Tithi of Sri Ramakrishna Deva at Village: Jambad, Block: Purulia-II, District: Purulia, W.B in association with KALYAN, Purulia with advice from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia on March 3, 2025
Celebration of the 190th Holy Birth Tithi of Sri Ramakrisna Deva at Village: Haramjanga, Block: Purulia-II, District: Purulia, W.B in association with KALYAN, Purulia with advice from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia on March 3, 2025
40th theory class (revision and mock viva) of DAESI 8th batch, TP No 2719, 2023-24 on 27.02.2025
39th theory class of DAESI 8th batch, TP No 2719, 2023-24 on 25.02.202
Live telecast of Release of the benefits of 19th installment under the PM Kisan scheme at KVK Kalyan, Purulia on 24.02.2025
2nd theory class of DAESI 9th batch, 2024-25,TP No. 3047 on 21.02.2025
38th theory class of DAESI 8th Batch, 2023-24,TP No. 2719 on 20.02.2025
Exposure visit programme organized by Kalyan Krishi Vigyan Kendra under NICRA- TDC programme at CADC Kumari Kanan Project on 19.02.2025
8th Exposure Visit of DAESI 8th Batch, 2023-24, TP No. 2719 at Kumari Kanan, WBCADC, Ajodhya Hill Project, Block -Balarampur, Purulia on 18.02.2025.
Training on Scientific Goat Farming sponsored by ICAR-ARYA project during 29th January to 1st February, 2025
Training on Nursery Raising of Vegetable Seedlings during 29th January to 1st February, 2025
Inauguration program of DAESI 9th Batch, Session -2024-25 on 29.01.2025
Stall of KVK Kalyn at Sarada Mela 2025
Agricultural Exhibition at Sarada Mela 2025
Farmers Meet at Sarada Mela 2025
Reunion of DAESI Ex-Students and certificate distribution program of DAESI batch 2022-23 held on 03.01.2025
5th Exposure Visit of DAESI 8th Batch (TP NO 2719) at Babugram Village, Block - Raghunathpur I, Purulia

Operation of harvesting in the paddy fields ( variety: Sahabhagi Dhan and MTU 1010) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalyan (instructional farm) by using mini combined harvester (on hired basis) on 21.11.2024

Visit of Dr Jawharlal Bhowmik, Assistant Director(Seed Certification), Purulia for inspection of Seed Production programme of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalyan, Purulia on 21.11.2024

Conservation of Local Land Races of Paddy at KVK Kalyan, Purulia
Scientific Advisory Committee(SAC) Meeting of KVK Kalyan, Purulia held on 12.11.2024
Exposure visit of DAESI
Vaccination camp of Livestock animals and Small Ruminants under NICRA -TDC Project at Haramjanga village
Observation of #VigilanceAwarenessWeek at KVK KALYAN, Purulia by taking #integritypledge on the occasion. Let's commit to integrity and transparency in every action. Together we can build a brighter, more accountable future.
PM Kisan 18th instalment to be released on 5th October,2024 to more than 9.4 crore farmers, an amount of more than ₹20,000 crore to be transferred to the beneficiaries' bank account through DBT.
Farmers’ Meet on Encouraging Innovation to adopt Climate Resilient Agriculture on 21.01.2024 at KVK Kalyan, Purulia campus in the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Secretary DARE and Director General (ICAR) Dr. Himanshu Pathak
DG, ICAR inaugurates Workshop for development of the Chotanagpur plateau region at our KVK
Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR inaugurates Natural Farming Demonstration Unit at our KVK