KVK-Lakshadweep, ICAR-CMFRI Bags Prestigious National Award

In a momentous achievement for the island territories, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) – Lakshadweep, ICAR-CMFRI, has been conferred with the Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra: National Award and Zonal Award (Zone XI). The honour comes as part of the esteemed NAAS–Dhanuka Award for excellence in agricultural extension, a recognition of innovation, dedication, and impactful community outreach in agriculture and allied sectors.

This national accolade is a recognition of KVK-Lakshadweep’s unwavering commitment in empowering island communities through scientific interventions, climate-resilient agriculture, , and sustainable mariculture practices. From rooftop nutrigardens and container farming, marine fish and seaweed farming demonstrations, the centre has consistently delivered need-based technologies tailored to the unique agro-climatic conditions of the Lakshadweep archipelago.

A landmark achievement indeed, this award shines a spotlight on the role of KVKs in remote and ecologically sensitive regions like Lakshadweep, where the fusion of tradition, technology, and community participation has charted a path for self-reliance and sustainability. The contribution of KVK towards declaring Lakshadweep as an Organic territory has been a well acclaimed and recognised intervention. The success of KVK-Lakshadweep sets a national benchmark and serves as a powerful inspiration for agricultural extension systems working in diverse and challenging ecosystems across India.