23/02/2026
The Participation in Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kokrajhar
I attended the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kokrajhar on 18 February 2026 at 9:30 AM at the KVK Conference Hall, Telipara, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar. I participated in the meeting in my capacity as President of Green Leaf Foundation, Gossaigaon, representing the NGO sector as an Executive Member of the Committee.
The meeting reviewed the annual progress, extension activities, frontline demonstrations, capacity building programmes, and impact on farmers during the previous year. The future plan of action for 2026–27 was also discussed, with emphasis on improving outreach, technology transfer, and convergence with line departments.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. Manoranjan Neog, Director of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Among the key participants were Shri Kuntal Purkayastha, District Development Manager, NABARD; Dr. Kameswar Das, Head i/c, Zonal Research Station, AAU, Kokrajhar; officials from the Departments of Agriculture, Veterinary, Fishery, Irrigation and Sericulture; progressive farmers; and representatives of other stakeholder institutions.
During the deliberations, I placed the following suggestions and proposals for consideration:
1. Establishment of an Additional Model Village in Gossaigaon Sub-Division
2. Focused Scheme for Promotion of Fish Farming in Rural Areas
3. Strengthening of Technical Manpower at KVK, Kokrajhar
4. Convergence with Grassroots Organizations
The discussions were constructive and focused on enhancing productivity, income diversification, and sustainable agricultural practices for farmers, farm women and rural youth of Kokrajhar district.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to strengthen field-level interventions, expand outreach in underserved areas, and improve institutional coordination for inclusive agricultural development.
Mizanur Rahman
President
Green Leaf Foundation, Gossaigaon
Office of the SDO-Civil, Gossaigaon
DC Kokrajhar