Cooch Behar Krishi Vigyan Kendra

24/08/2026

Subdivision level seminar on Horticulture at Haldibari.

24/08/2026

The 36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities is set to spark meaningful conversations on student-centric education, faculty development and institutional excellence—while advancing research, innovation and quality for the future of agricultural education Shivraj Singh ChouhanBhagirath ChoudharyMinistry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of IndiaMyGovIndia

24/08/2026

The 36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities will be held on 25–26 August 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together Vice Chancellors and senior leaders of agricultural education to deliberate on strengthening teaching, research, innovation and institutional excellence. Shivraj Singh ChouhanBhagirath ChoudharyMinistry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of IndiaMyGovIndia

24/08/2026

Dr M. L. Jat Felicitates Scientists Behind India’s First Indigenous ASF Vaccine

A major milestone in animal health security! Scientists at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, have developed India’s first indigenous MA-104 cell-based live attenuated vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF).

The breakthrough strengthens India’s self-reliance in veterinary vaccine development and offers new hope for protecting the pig farming sector. The team—Drs. D. Senthil Kumar, K. Rajukumar, G. Venkatesh, Fateh Singh, and Aniket Sanyal—was felicitated by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR, for this notable achievement.

Dr. Jat commended the scientists for their outstanding contribution, stating that the development marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s preparedness against ASF and advancing the country’s vision of self-reliance in animal health and veterinary vaccine production.

Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), along with the Assistant Director General (Animal Health) and Director, ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, was also present on the occasion.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Bhagirath Choudhary

24/08/2026

01/06/2026

The first day of 🌾 Khet Bachao Abhiyan was successfully organised by Cooch Behar KVK in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal, at Satisherhat (Ghoksadanga GP), Cooch Behar. A total of 40 farmers participated enthusiastically in the awareness campaign on crop protection and sustainable farming practices.

01/06/2026

The first day of 🌾 Khet Bachao Abhiyan was successfully organised by Cooch Behar KVK in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal, at Chhat Singimari (Patlakhawa GP), Cooch Behar. A total of 55 farmers participated enthusiastically in the awareness campaign on crop protection and sustainable farming practices.